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Bike Light Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few different specifications to look out for when buying a new bike light:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Output: <\/strong>Bike light power is measured in Lumens. Generally, the higher the Lumen count in a light the further you should be able to see ahead of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charging Method: <\/strong>Some lights require disposable batteries, however many are now USB rechargeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterproof (IP Rating):<\/strong> The vast majority of bike lights are waterproof! However some are more waterproof than others and the IP Rating measures this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light Modes:<\/strong> Most good quality lights will have at least two modes; Constant + Flash. Constant is more useful to see whilst flash mode is more useful to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lights For The Commuter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Commuters generally cycle in well lit areas so vision is usually good. Therefore the most important type of light is one that ensures you can be seen by other road users. A front and rear light with a flash mode is imperative as this mode is the most visible and attention grabbing. If your entire journey is in an urban environment then a 200 lumen light should be sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your route includes a more rural or less well lit paths you may want to up the ante in regards to Lumen power. A light with at least 400 Lumen\u2019s should ensure you can see where you\u2019re going when the going gets darker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are often occasions too where the street lighting may be out or you\u2019re cycling in hard to navigate weather. Due to this a stronger light is generally wiser even if your commute is only within a town\/ city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding\u00a0wearable lights<\/a>\u00a0will also give you a boost. Add them to your rucksack, helmet, jacket, pannier or wherever else they will attach to make yourself more visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended: Cateye AMP400 + Viz150 Set<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AMP400 \u2013 Road.CC test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lights For the Road Cyclist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Road cyclists will likely require a more powerful light as you\u2019ll often be cycling at speed on roads you may not be familiar with. Whether it be an unsuspecting pot hole, glass on the road or a dog walker you\u2019ll want that extra bit of visionary distance to be able to give you time to react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A front light with at least 600 Lumen\u2019s should be enough to ensure you can cycle safely. You\u2019ll also want to ensure the lights have good battery length if you often go on long cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended: Cateye AMPP 800<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lights For Those Who Go Off Road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is where you\u2019ll really want to ensure a powerful light. When trail cycling or mountain biking the terrain alone is impossible to navigate not to mention the myriad of potential hazards lurking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bar mounted light with a Lumen count of at least 1000 will be required. A light with different beam patterns are also important. Sometimes a flood pattern beam (wider disperse of light) will be useful and at others a spot pattern beam (narrower disperse of light) is more beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also combine your bar mounted light with a helmet light for extra versatility of light control and vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Niterider OLED Boost 1100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bike Light Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n