What type of lights are best?
If you
can tell us how and where you'll ride at night, we can
recommend the perfect light or system. For example, for
occasional evening rides or commuting on good roads lit by
streetlights, most people do fine with a clip-on front
headlight combined with a rear flasher. This simple and inexpensive
solution ($20 to $40) provides adequate road illumination while
also making you visible to motorists. If you dislike disposing of
the dead AA alkaline batteries these lights usually require, you
can substitute rechargeable ones that you won't have to toss when
they fade.
On the
other end of the lighting spectrum are rechargeable systems that
provide brightness and battery life so impressive, you could easily
tackle a three-hour singletrack at midnight with no moonlight. Of
course, these systems can cost considerably more ($50 to $300) than
simpler models, but they're the best choices if you ride regularly
for an hour or more on and/or off road in low-light conditions (the
worse the road and trail conditions and the faster your pace, the
more you'll appreciate additional brightness). Most are easily
mounted and removed, come with several power settings so you can
manage battery life by selecting the most appropriate wattage for
the lighting conditions, and are rugged enough to withstand heavy
use (some set-ups even come with guarantees). Visit us today to
discuss your needs and look at some of our excellent lighting
solutions.