It’s that time of year when lights become a requirement
for almost any kind of riding outside working hours. Thankfully these days
bicycle lights are great pieces of kit that are powerful, reliable and easy to
use; a far cry from the cumbersome, weak and complicated affairs from as little
as a few years ago.
Modern bike lights
are so good they make riding at night a real pleasure. You can ride on the road
on an evening group thrash or battle through the traffic on your daily commute
safe in the knowledge you are visible to other road users and that any unlit,
leafy and mucky roads won’t be a terrifying brake lever-grabbing suicide
mission.
For those who get their thrills off the beaten track,
riding at night transforms your familiar local loop into a whole new
experience; bringing a new sense of adventure to your old favourites. Our huge
range of lights covers all bases, so we’ve assembled our best picks from our
range of road, commuting and MTB lights to ensure you can get the best lights
for your next ride.
Commuting and road bike lights
Not only are lights completely necessary at this time of year
Lezyne Zecto Drive Auto 80 Rear Light
Boasting an impressive 80 lumens in the powerful “Blast” mode, the Zecto Drive Auto 80 is a compact, user-friendly light that packs a punch. Easily chargeable via USB, it can be fitted or removed in seconds thanks to its quick release strap design
Thanks to its slim design and versatile mounting the system,
the Moon Nebula can be mounted pretty much anywhere on your bike, or even on
yourself! Emitting up to 180 lumens and offering 270 degrees of visibility,
you’ll be hard to miss when using this light!
Cateye Volt 800 RC Front Cycle Light
Featuring 5 modes, a USB-rechargeable Li-ion cartridge battery and runtimes from 2 to 80 hours in a slick, concise body emitting up to 800 lumens, the Volt 800 makes a great riding companion. It's balance between minimalism and functionality makes the perfect light for training or commuting.
Exposure Lights Strada RS Front Light
The Strada RS has been perfectly tailored for tarmac,
designed to light verges and give exceptional side visibility whilst avoiding
dazzling other road users. If you are looking for a compact, lightweight and
powerful light that is built to last then the Strada RS is the light for you.
MTB Lights
Hitting familiar trails at night is a real buzz. Lines
you’re confident hitting during the day suddenly become a whole new challenge
and bringing a huge thrill with it. Mountain biking at night requires lumens
and lots of them! It’s best to team a handlebar light with a helmet light, so
all bases are covered. Aim for around 1000 lumens on your helmet and 1500 or
more lumens on your bars and you won’t go far wrong. Check out the best our collection
has to offer:
Blackburn
Blackburn's Dayblazer 1100 Front Light packs a real punch in
spite of its diminutive size! With up to 1100 lumens available to light the
trail, the Dayblazer 1100 is extremely versatile, great value and can be
mounted on a handlebar or helmet.
Lezyne Super Drive 1500XXL Front Light
Lezyne’s Super Drive 1500XXL is perfect for short, fast
blasts in the woods after work. Emitting up to 1500 lumens from its 3 LEDs, it
can be quickly fitted to your bike using the secure rubber strap and has enough
juice from its Li-Ion battery to run for 2 ½ hours on full power.
Exposure Lights Diablo MK10 Front Light
The Exposure Diablo is the ultimate helmet light. Crammed
with the latest technology including a clever touch sensitive TAP function for
changing between modes, the Diablo throws out 1500 lumens to illuminate you way
up, down or along any trail. The Diablo is simply the best you can buy!
Exposure Lights Maxx-D MK11 Front Light
If you want the pinnacle of lighting technology, you need to
check out the Exposure Maxx-D. With intelligent Reflex+ technology that adapts
to the trails as you ride, the Maxx-D conjures up a massive 3300 lumens,
helping you blaze round the trails like its daylight!
So, there you have it. If you want to hit the road or the trails safe in the knowledge you have some of the best lights you can buy, you won’t go far wrong with the choices above.
Of course, though, the rest of our range is more than
worthy of a look, so if you want to peruse our full-range of lights you can head to our
website or call our sales team on 01978 660003 and they can help you
find the perfect light or lights that suit your personal needs.