Being seen after dark is crucial! Lights are a legal requirement if you are cycling at night.
You need a red light at the rear and a white light at the front - "fixed to the bicycle".
The best bicycle lights for you depends on the kind of cycling you do and how much light you need!
Modern compact lightweight LED bicycle lights are bright enough to be seen by, as long as the batteries are 'fresh'. They are easy to fit and remove so are ideal for bike-commuting. The latest Cateye Singleshot LED lights are getting great reviews!
You can save money by buying a set of bicycle lights instead of buying them singly.
Need More Power? Bright Bike Lights...
You'll need to spend a bit more to get enough light to see by.
The most expensive bicycle lights have halogen bulbs, HID (High Intensity Discharge) bulbs or high-powered LED's often with an external rechargeable battery pack which you can attach to the bike. Many of these high powered bike lights are available with a helmet fitting.
These will give enough light for a mountain bike ride offroad at night.
Halogen lights give out a lot of light but are battery hungry...
HID lights are very bright but replacement bulbs can be very expensive.
LED bike lights are easily bright enough and run-times are the best of all.
