Lights!

[Cathryn]

I hardly dare ask, having skimmed the ‘rechargeable vs batteries’ thread but I need recommendations for lights for winter!

- front lights
- super bright to light the road up
- £100 max
- prob prefer rechargeable but not wedded to that idea

Merci!

 

[R. Panda]

There's a bunch of them out there, but I'd probably go with something like Fenix. (No affiliation to the store or brand)

Had a couple of Lezynes which failed in two years. That may be just bad luck, as it's supposed to be a reputable brand.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Is this for country lanes, and what sort of run time are you after?

 

[lazybloke]

I hardly dare ask, having skimmed the ‘rechargeable vs batteries’ thread but I need recommendations for lights for winter!

- front lights
- super bright to light the road up
- £100 max
- prob prefer rechargeable but not wedded to that idea

Merci!

Couldn't say what's available at that price-point, but for anyone on a budget, Lidl are selling their £12 light set currently.

USB-c rechargeable, and the front light has modes up to 70 lux. I used one for winter commuting without any problem - a mixture of city roads, cycle paths, unlit lanes and woodland. Fantastic value fir money.

The rear light is v small though.

 

[Sharky]

Is this for country lanes, and what sort of run time are you after?

That was going to be my question as well.

USB rechargeable ones are great - if you always remember to recharge them! So always prudent to have a secondary light with AA batteries.

 

[fossyant]

Halfords Bikehut 1600 is very good for the money - not got one myself, but a few mates have and it's very good. Suitable for roads on low, and MTB off road on high.

 

[Cathryn]

Is this for country lanes, and what sort of run time are you after?

Yes - country lanes and prob 1-2 hours max.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Wife has this light for our winter evening rides on country lanes. Burn time about 4 hours on max, and also designed for road so you don’t blind incoming.

https://www.bikester.co.uk/sigma-sport-aura-80-usb-front-light-stvzo-M756320.html

or with rear light combo

https://www.bikester.co.uk/sigma-sport-aura-80-blaze-usb-light-set-stvzo-M756326.html

 

[Mo1959]

I love the Cateye ones. I currently have a Volt 800 but they are on to new models now.

I think I would go for this one now if I needed a replacement.

cateye-ampp-1100-front-bike-light

 

[Cathryn]

Thank you everyone

 

[numbnuts]

Cree T6 from ebay, £12 - £16 works great even after 6 years

 

[Chris S]

Lidl currently have rechargeable bike lights for £12. I've been using the same set since 2018 without any problems. If I've got the front one on full power I get mistaken for a motor vehicle and drivers flash their lights at me!

 

[DiggyGun]

We use Moon lights.

They have a huge range and are very bright.

We’ve had this one previously.

 

[lazybloke]

Lidl currently have rechargeable bike lights for £12. I've been using the same set since 2018 without any problems. If I've got the front one on full power I get mistaken for a motor vehicle and drivers flash their lights at me!

The beam is shaped so yours might be adjusted too high

 

[Chris S]

The beam is shaped so yours might be adjusted too high

I think they're just nobbers