Bike Lights

The best bike lights in 2024, tried and tested

From CNN.com

By Cassandra Brooklyn, CNN Underscored

The best bike lights aren’t simply one of the best cycling accessories, they’re one of the most essential too. Unlike cycling computers, phone mounts and fenders, which can make your ride more fun, comfortable and even competitive, great bike lights ensure that you can see the road ahead and that drivers can see you.

To help you find the best front and rear bike lights, I spoke with bike shop owners and mechanics for tips on what to consider when choosing a great bike light. I also put 14 popular bike light models to the test. Over the course of several months, I rode hundreds of miles with these lights, mostly through dark, bumpy and pothole-filled streets in New York City but also around suburban and rural roads in Wisconsin.

Whether you’re a die-hard mountain biker, road racer or a cool and casual electric bike rider, these are the best bike lights we’ve tested.

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Best bike lights 2024 – Front and rear lights to keep you safe both day and night

By Will Jones
The best bike lights help you see, be seen, and keep you safe when cycling on the road

The best bike lights fall into one of two categories. The first help other road users (cars, primarily) see you. They’re usually run at night but increasingly riders are opting to run them as daytime running lights on every ride for added visibility. Both front and rear options fall into this category, and the majority of the best budget bike lights fall here too.

Secondly, you have lights that help you see where you are going when riding in the dark. These naturally also serve to make you more visible too, but are larger and brighter, and only front lights fall into this category. A lot of riders bolster their ‘seeing’ front light with a ‘be seen’ auxiliary one too.

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How To Choose The Right Bike Lights

With winter upon us and the days getting ever shorter, bike lights are an essential cycling accessory. Not only do bike lights help road users see you, but they can also help you see! Manon takes you through the different types of bike lights and how to choose which ones are right for you. From wearable lights to rear lights, we are here to help you keep cycling through winter…

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The Best Bike Lights To Help You See And Be Seen On The Road

Cassandra Brooklyn

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If you think about it, bike lights are kind of like the Batman of the cycling world: They may not have a distorted past like the Dark Knight, but they do have the power to save lives. Whether you’re navigating busy streets or relishing in a leisurely ride through the countryside, having the proper illumination on your bike can spell the difference between amusement and accident. And so, it’s time to suit up with your own set of the best bike lights and become the hero of your own cycling story.

Bike lights, like a helmet, are essential. Great bike lights promote visibility at all hours of the day, in all types of weather. While we often assume bike lights are designed solely to help us at night, studies also show that the use of bike lights during the day results in a significant reduction in injury rates. And if you live in an urban environment, where nearly three quarters of all bicyclist deaths occur, then it stands to reason that a simple light can significantly amplify your presence on the road.

Whether you want a fancy front light on your handlebars, an affordable yet effective rear light on your seat post or a versatile light that can be clipped on and off, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best bike lights to keep you safe (and seen!) on the streets. And if you’re in the market for other biking essentials, we’ve also pored over the best e-bikes, best bike storage solutions and even the best gear for biking to work.

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