Posted: 6/5/2017 6:32:29 PM EDT
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I'm looking for a set of lights for low-light or nighttime riding. I will be riding on bike-specific trails, and don't really plan on exceeding 20 MPH. I need one to mount for the front handlebars, and probably a rear-facing flasher to go with it. I won't be riding for more than a few hours, but may ride in wet conditions. I also have a separate head-worn lamp.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a quality unit? I would like to keep it under $150. |
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I like my Serfas Thunderbolt for a rear light. I rode a century ride a couple of years ago and this light stood out among all the others. I had to chase the guy down to see what it was. I'm needing a good front flasher though. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YIPEQEY?tag=vglnk-c102-20 |
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I've played around with this one in the store and it seemed like a nice unit. Attached File |
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You can get a lot of bike light for a buck fiddy.
I used to be an avid bike commuter, about 450 miles a month, until I got creamed and ended up in Level 1 Trauma (yea that really, really hurt. Level 1, you either die there or come out bent for life). I can't make a specific rec, search on Amazon and see what fits your budget and use, great Q+As and reviews also. The best rec I can make is also get an El Cheapo battery powered standby headlight. If your main lamp should fail for any reason you can still get home without hitting a tree. My standby lamp mounted by a rubber strap stretched around the bar, it was better than the expensive lamp screw adjuster. I like your idea of a helmet mounted light. If you need to fix a flat in the dark it'll be much easier. So check Azon, find what you like and ask your local bike shop for it. Buy from your community if possible. Happy trails! |
| Most every roadie and mountain biker I know is riding with some flavor of Niterider light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LEWKHCE?tag=vglnk-c102-20 |
| I've used a Niterider usb rechargable set (the $85 version, I have no idea on the brightness and it's not marked) for a couple years, i get maybe 2 hours of good light out of it, and I REALLLLLY should've bought more light. It's decent on road but would suck balls on a trail. The usb rechargable is pretty convenient but takes about an hour to charge both lights. |