Budget lights

[Mrbez]

Hi guys,

I understand budget and good quality don't generally go in the same sentence, but can you give me some suggestions for a decent set of lights that I can put on my new bike.

I only intend to ride in the daylight, but obviously with the darker nights setting in, I wouldn't mind having a set on.

Budget is around 25-30. I don't mind buying used.

 

[HLaB]

If you are after a set to be seen with that's a realistic budget these days, I quite like the price of the Smart sets on the Planet X site but if you are wanting a good front light to see with you'll need to up that budget a bit. I'm a typical Fifer so I've got lights to be seen

 

[Mrbez]

Thanks for the reply.

I don't intend to be able to see in the dark from my lights, but merely just to make myself more aware to drivers when I am cycling in the darker, overcast days.

Is it worth buying some like this, or saving and buying a set that would allow me to see where I am going? As surely in the future this is the route that I would want to take? If so, how much are these?

Thanks.

 

[HLaB]

Thanks for the reply.

I don't intend to be able to see in the dark from my lights, but merely just to make myself more aware to drivers when I am cycling in the darker, overcast days.

Is it worth buying some like this, or saving and buying a set that would allow me to see where I am going? As surely in the future this is the route that I would want to take? If so, how much are these?

Thanks.

IMO with the reasonable price of LEDs, its best buying something just now and down the line upgrade if you feel the need. I think you are talking £80-£150 or more for a really good front light but you will know where you cycle or where and when you'd like to cycle whether or not you'd need something like that.

 

[guitarpete247]

Have a look at these. Mine arrived in approx 10 days, last year.

 

[funnymummy]

I've just ordered this..... 1200 Lumen light, a friend has one & although i've not seen it in use, she assured me it was "chuffin bright" & well worth the money

 

[tubbystar]

Have a look at these. Mine arrived in approx 10 days, last year.

Like the look of those. Never ordered stuff from outside Europe before. Do you get hit for any Customs/VAT extras at that price?

 

[guitarpete247]

Like the look of those. Never ordered stuff from outside Europe before. Do you get hit for any Customs/VAT extras at that price?

I didn't. For £5.60 I don't know how much I'd get stung.

 

[biggs682]

nothing happens on either link !!

 

[funnymummy]

nothing happens on either link !!

Try this one..... My link

 

[BluesDave]

Lidls do a set of front and rear cycle lights which are very bright for under £20. They are also described as water resistant on the packaging. I am massively satisfied with them.

 

[kishin]

Have a look at these. Mine arrived in approx 10 days, last year.

seconded, excellent for the money.

 

[andrew_s]

I didn't. For £5.60 I don't know how much I'd get stung.

Below a certain limit (£18 inc p+p last time I checked) there are no charges.

Above the limit, there should be duty + VAT on everything, and the delivery people often add a flat rate charge for processing the payment. If you guess duty at 5% and processing charge at £10 you won't be too far out.

Having said that, you often don't get charged. On small items from China/Hong Kong getting charged seems to be unusual. From the US, charges are more common.

No charges from the EU, of course.

 

[tubbystar]

Below a certain limit (£18 inc p+p last time I checked) there are no charges.

Above the limit, there should be duty + VAT on everything, and the delivery people often add a flat rate charge for processing the payment. If you guess duty at 5% and processing charge at £10 you won't be too far out.

Having said that, you often don't get charged. On small items from China/Hong Kong getting charged seems to be unusual. From the US, charges are more common.

No charges from the EU, of course.

Thats worth knowing, thanks.

 

[calibanzwei]

DX now have a UK warehouse, but they don't stock a wide range of stuff (yet, I hope).

There's a very valid thread on here somewhere on super-high lumen lights being used on the road - unnecessary for street use and if improperly used you run the real danger of blinding oncoming traffic. Best used on back/country roads.

I've got a set of these, but I've replaced the front light with one of these as several spills last winter broke it. Combined with one of these - front light and rear flashing red LED - and a high vis jacket. Flexible, be noticed and within budget