Newbie - need a set of lights for my new Boardman road bike

[Tykelad]

Hi all, I'm new to all this but must have been a good boy as Santa brought me Boardman road bike. I need a set of lights and was looking for recommendations. I can see threads relating to "Smart" lights and "T6" but have no idea what they are are. Thanks in advance. Neil

 

[welsh dragon]

Hello. Welcome to the forum

 

[arch684]

Hello and welcome

 

[Tykelad]

Thanks, I have so many questions, so much to buy !!

 

[the_mikey]

Hello and welcome to CycleChat

You'll get all kinds of recommendations for lights, depending on when/where you ride and how bright you want your lights and budget.

 

[Tykelad]

Thanks, I don't really intend on cycling in the dark if I'm honest. I suppose I need lights "just in case" it drops dark on my way home from a ride. Budget....£50....£75...£100. How much is enough to spend ? I live in a very rural area and my last 3 miles is on a fairly busy country lane if that makes a difference. Many thanks in advance.

 

[uclown2002]

Hope Vision 1 @ £70 is good front light. I have a blackburn mars (£7) x 2 on the rear. Does me fine.

 

[cyberknight]

Cree t6 is plenty bright enough for unlit country lanes and can be had for around £20, on the back you can get decent lights dirt cheap .
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/LIPHBPDRL/phaart-bleep-dual-05-watt-led-rear-light.
add some reflective details like wrist / ankle slaps etc and your good to go

 

[Easytigers]

What cyberknight said!