Reddit mentions: The best bike lighting parts & accessories

Fellow Minnesotan bike commuter, I've biked the past two winters. My commute is about three miles around the U of M campus. To answer your questions:

1.) If we have a snowy winter you it is going to be very difficult to ride on sidewalks that aren't plowed or packed down with foot traffic. If we have a winter like last winter, you will have no trouble at all commuting to work.

Buy wide tires, at least 1.50" and preferably 1.75" or larger. Studded is nice, especially in the fall and spring when it is icy.

2.) Buy a ski helmet, it will keep your head safe and warm. You should also purchase ski goggles, they will keep your face warmer and allow you to ride when it is snowing.

Minnesota is cold but on a twelve mile ride you will be producing a lot of heat. Make sure you have several layers of insulating clothing that you can add or remove as the weather changes. Your outer layer needs to be windproof.

When I ride, my core stays warm, it is my feet and hands that I have to pay attention to. Make sure you have mittens and boots that are warm and windproof.

Lights are far more important because it gets dark so much earlier. Buy bright lights! This is an area you should spend on. Cars can't avoid you if they can't see you.

I recommend the EOS for your front light and Mars 4.0 for your taillight. Both lights take AAA batteries. Because of the cold your batteries are not going to last long. Dying batteries produce far less light. Eneloop rechargeable have worked well for me. They are Ni-MH so the cold has less of an effect. I charge them every night so that my lights are as bright as possible.

Finally, have a back up plan both to and from work. There are going to be days when ridding is just not safe because it is snowing so hard. You may be able to safely ride to work but not be able to safely ride back.

Don't risk your life! Have someone give you a ride, take the bus, or call a cab. You are saving so much money by biking, calling a cab once every couple of months is far cheaper than a trip to the emergency room.

3.) I would hold off on purchasing a bike. You have a while to get used to your commute. Once it starts getting colder see how comfortable you are with commuting. If it is getting into October and you still want to keep riding then start looking at bikes for the winter. You also may be able to get better deals on bikes at that time because shops will be selling fewer bikes.

For just commuting and stuff I'd say go with a AA or AAA flashlight. they won't be as bright, but they will be much more versatile. Get some eneloops and you'll have a great system for years.

Personal favorite flashlight in the AAA dept is the Nebo Redline.

I know most people here like the Twofish Lock Blocks for holding the flashlight.

Or you could get the two as a combo.

That should be a good and easy to use system that's brighter than you really need for a price that's affordable.

btw, I'm leary of DealExtreme...they look fairly shady and there's not even specs for things like lumen output on a lot of those lights. Often you get what you pay for, and I'm guessing on those lights it's not worth the $8 you'd save.

The NiteRider Lumina Micro 650 is pretty reasonably priced.
Says 1.5h run time on high.
USB rechargeable!
https://www.amazon.com/NiteRider-Lumina-Micro-650-Headlight/dp/B07FPYN8N7

Niterider helmet mount.
Works well on my helmet.
(straps through your vent holes up top)
https://www.amazon.com/NiteRider-Commuter-Helmet-Mount-Cordless/dp/B003Z8AK3Q/

Fenix bar mount, rugged and really adjustable. Fenix makes great flashlights but pricey.
https://www.amazon.com/Fenix-ALB-10-Flashlight-Mount-Upgrade/dp/B01FBABI90
this appears to be the same mount but cheaper (maybe import knock-off??)
https://www.amazon.com/FOME-Quick-release-Bike-Mount-ALB-10/dp/B00K6B6OGC

Flashlight. I've had good luck with this Light so far.
Infinitely adjustable brightness. (one click on - click and hold to DIM or brighten to desired level)
USB rechargeable!
https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Micro-USB-Chargeable-Flashlight-Self-define/dp/B06XWXVZH7

Now I wish the steer tube was longer on my commuter. I do have a short bmx stem in the shed. Maybe just maybe . . .

Edit update: I had to go check because my bar mitts and my light are always competing during my commute and I hate taking my hands out of their toasty homes to putz with the light while I am riding over ice and snow.I put pants and a sweater over my jammies and went outside where it is 23 degrees freedom units and took some measurements. There is no way my bmx stem and current stem will fit on my commuter. I will check the co-op to see if they have anything that might work but if they don't I may ask a buddy to cut a top load bmx stem in half or even make me something. But it will probably be easier and cheaper to buy something like this. I would like something a little beefier because I would like to use a hoseclamp to mount the light to the bar and wider just in case I want another light or something.

Thanks op, i was looking at jones bars and other loop and h bars as a solution. This should be a lot cheaper option.

Like judge said, dynamo lights are amazing. I have a SON Edelux II front and rear light that require no maintenance and are bright as hell. While they excel at the "seeing" aspect, they lack in the "be seen" department- I don't think any light can do both, and I ride exclusively without bike lanes so I tend towards more lighting so I don't get run over. The more points of reference you add, the easier you make it for drivers to determine your direction, size, and speed. My current setup is the helmet light listed below, the dynamo head and rear light, and a set of Orfos Flares.

My favorite buy lately has been the Light and Motion Vis 360+ (Amazon). It's daytime visible from the front and rear, super visible because it sits on the highest part of the bike, and allows you to look through turns. It also allows you do "blink" a car that might not see you- look at them two or three times in rapid succession and they'll notice you. When combined with a good conventional headlight- say, a dynamo light- it allows you to double your visual field when you look through turns for a ton of illumination. I have been getting compliments from bicyclists and motorists (!) on my light setup. This is the only product I've bought that actually makes me feel safer though they all work together well. Yes, it's an expensive way to be seen but I feel like there are spotlights on me and that makes me feel good.

I'll add that I tried Nite Ize Spoke Lights last year, and they were totally worthless. Given how they are sealed I honestly have no idea how it did it, but the playa killed these in a night. They're heavy enough to feel on your wheel, and not bright enough to be worth it.

I would be very curious to hear a review of the Monkey Light M232, if anyone has tried it. It's the kind of thing that looks good enough, but is expensive enough, that it really has to work well to be worth it. It looks like it would have playa survivability problems, but I've also heard that they're surprisingly durable.

If anyone knows of some valve lights like these that actually work, they seem like a nice easy solution for a little extra bike visibility. The problem with the ones I've seen is that while they're cheap enough to not care if they break, they usually just don't work to begin with.

I do all my riding at night but mostly paved trails. I did a ton of research before buying my lights.

Front:

MagicShine 872 - This is what I use. For Price per lumens you can't beat this thing. It's crazy bright. I have it on 50% most of the time sometimes lower. For distance it's about the same at 50% or 100%. 100% is just much brighter immediately in front of you.


I would actually recommend the MagicShine 808 though. It's a little cheaper and all my research showed the side by side comparisons the 808 actually throws light out a little father. It's just not as bright in the first 25 feet. Since I leave my 872 on 50% it wouldn't matter and I would get a little more distance.

http://www.amazon.com/MagicShine-MJ-808U-Bicycle-Improved-1100-Lumen/dp/B009GSLUR4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1409954087&sr=8-3&keywords=magicshine+872

Both have an external battery pack and don't use a USB charger though. Which for some people is a problem. I don't mind strapping the battery to my top tube.

Edit to add: Neither of these has a flashing or pulse feature. They do have an adjustable brightness level though. 872 has last for roughly 2 hours for me at 100%. The power buttons illuminate to give you a rough estimate of battery level. After a 2 hour ride with it on 50% the entire time it will show that it has more then 50% left. They say it will last 3 hours at 100% but reviews I read said it last 2 1/2 at 100% then dropped its self down the 75% then 50 > so on until it completely died at 6 hours. I've not actually done that myself though.

Rear:

I use Light & Motion Vis 180 - This thing is ridiculously bright and I love it. Full 180 degrees of visibility from the amber lights. It's very expensive though for a taillight.

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Motion-Tail-Silver-Moon/dp/B00LH1W9AU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=light+and+motion+180

My research pointed to Cygolite Hotshot 2W USB being the best bang for your buck. I would have bought this but my LBS didn't carry it and I needed something that night for riding so i got the Light and Motion.

http://www.amazon.com/Cygolite-Hotshot-2-Watt-Rechargeable-Taillight/dp/B005DVA57Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409954733&sr=8-1&keywords=Cygolite+Hotshot+2W+USB


Hope this helps.

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a lot of people have said get a glass bed, I would agree, but you have heard a lot of that anyway :)
here is the glass bed I use, it's nice because you don't need glue/hairspray for easy adhesion.https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Upgraded-Platform-Tempered-235x235x4mm/dp/B07QYFYX8D/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3LCCUDV9TGWE&keywords=ender+3+glass+bed&qid=1564590825&s=gateway&sprefix=ender+3+glass%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-5

go into a local shop and ask for a used one. They will set you up with a decent frame that should be tuned okay.

Your going to want

• a good lock -- 50$ atleast
  
• helmet -- 50-100$
  
• light https://www.amazon.com/InnoLife-Silicone-Waterproof-Bicycle-colors/dp/B00P8CM1UC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479902193&sr=8-1&keywords=frog+light -- avoid the bike shop for this; they have good products, but they cost a lot more than high power hardware store light.
  
  
  For the frame
  
  
• full aluminum ideally -- avoids rust from winters
  
• fenders -- careful of the design if you are going on snow
  
• a rack
  
• mountain bike tires, or two bikes (one dry and one wet)
  
  I would also get a "beach rider" style bike because they are super comfortable, but other people have other ideas.
  
  

I use a 3800 Lumen headlight and a Topeak tail light:

headlight

taillight

The headlight is obnoxiously bright. Its like a single car headlight and I can actually see where I'm going with it. Mounting is a challenge since it has a large (4xAA) battery pack that is separate from the light itself so I had to use lots of zipties. Its dedicated to the bike its on because swapping to another bike would be a hassle. It comes with a charger so thats nice, but the weather proof plug is pretty tight and can be hard to disconnect sometimes. The light is also fairly large so it might increase your aero drag by a little bit.


The Topeak taillight has been great, it screws directly to the Topeak rack I have so it will not fall off. I've lost too many taillights to count just from them literally falling apart as I ride or getting jiggled off and run over by cars. I even had one fall down a sewer grate.


I also have a Cateye headlight that has a little strap clamp so its easy to swap between bikes. Its not very bright but it been reliable for a few years.

I got a bunch of these so I'd have a tail light for each bike and they have actually been pretty good.

I actually have a Nitecore P12 on my handlebars and that's all I've been using, using this to mount it. Looks like a horribly unreliable mount, but it has worked incredibly well over really fast gnarly rock gardens. Love the P12 too, knocks my friends Cygolite out of the park with a surprisingly wide beam.

The MagicShine 808 seems to be what people are liking these days. It's a Chinese made clone, but the company has some branding and does warranty's and quality control. It looks like a great value point and a solid compromise between expensive/nice NiteRiders and no-name deals.

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I've never owned a real bike light. The Fenix-Store used to sell these TwoFish LockBlock flashlight mounts and I picked one up when I ordered a replacement PD30 after losing mine 5 or 6 years ago. Have used it on 5 or 6 different bikes with handlebars ranging from skinny CrMo BMX bars to thickly-wrapped, fat mag-aluminum road-bike bars, and with every light I own (except the 1xAAA ones, which I could probably just clip to the velcro loop if necessary). From the narrowest part of an SC52 to a fat plastic incandescent 2x123 light; it holds it securely and doesn't swivel or move even on slick, wet leather or metal. The rubber helps absorb a little bit of the road vibration, but that's an issue with all bike lights I'd imagine. Got left out in the rain/sun/snow for over 2 years while its primary home was outside of a college building. Hasn't started to dry rot or fade or anything. And it hasn't been stolen, which is a miracle in this city. The bungee cords on my pannier rack have been stolen three times, as well as the permanent, screwed-on mount for my taillight (when my taillight wasn't on it), but they never took my little rubber/velcro doohickey. Oh and the Us are different sizes so you can flip it around to accommodate thicker lights or bars. If you have a really thick light and wrapped handlebars you might be in trouble...

Kinda weird to give such a raving review of a piece of rubber with two u-shapes and velcro straps... but as both a flashlight enthusiast and a frequent cyclist, it's helped me cut back on my gear since I can just slap whatever's in my pocket on my handlebars and roll. And then I don't have to invest a bunch of money to have a durable, waterproof, multi-mode (without PWM) bike light. The situation is different now, I guess. Since I assume you can get decent-quality LED bike lights for cheap just like you can get a decent ThorFire flashlight for 9 bucks.

Oh and Zebralights are crazy efficient. I miss my SC52. Even running a measly 840mAh 14500 I could use it for everyday tasks for a few weeks. I'll be picking up another ZL sometime soon :)

Well if you have an exercise bike with a spinning wheel and had a sporting goods or cycle shop open near you, something like this is always handy. Also, some exercise bikes have them built in if they're they type that the display comes on when you start to pedal. Or if you get creative, an alternator off a car held to the bike wheel will have the same effect.

We have a decent number of power outages in my area from time to time so I've used a dynamo like that on a stationary bike to charge my cell and ecig in the past. Works pretty well and gives you something to do while waiting things out and reading a book.

Edit: Also a car battery or the battery out of a riding mower will work as well if you have a charger that will take 12v input.

I love this headlight. Very durable, usb-rechargeable, and wide field of view. Please angle it downward though; it is crazy bright and no one likes to be blinded.

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-TT-HP007-Rechargeable-Headlight-Waterproof/dp/B01MSZASB1/

Best deal in town. I don't use the freebie it comes with.

Oh man, besides the pedals I'm not sure these are upgrades as much as they are 'add-ons' but hey I'm done working so I'll pretend by being on Reddit:

Got this light from my LBS with my bike, love that it was bright as shit and rechargeable...I emailed the company about some the band and different sizes since we have the interrupter lever, they were awesome and sent me some to try out

This tail Light because it was also rechargeable and crazy bright...people behind me have rolled up and asked what kind of light it is...me likey

These panniers because the good reviews, minimal looks, and the waterproof aspect..I use these guys along with a random rack from REI everyday....love it..I also got this backpack thingymajig that makes the pannier a backpack

Got these pedals because they allowed me to rock normal shoes when I'm not wearing these, I like that I can tool around with just normal shoes on without worrying about foot placement.

And riding through town with the oblivious drivers/tourists around downtown I'm picking this horn, we'll see how it goes..and maybe a gopro......

Do you already have a battery pack with a USB plug for re-charging your phone? If so, get a light that plugs into that. Like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Urparcel-1200LM-Headlamp-Headlight-Bicycle/dp/B00GFLQMAK/ or https://smile.amazon.com/OVERMAL-6000LM-Waterproof-Bicycle-Headlight/dp/B01LYRLTGI/.

I have one like the first link and it works great for the occasional dark commute. I also got these diffuser lenses to help turn the spotlight into more of a horizontal pattern: https://smile.amazon.com/Bright-Eyes-3-Pack-Clear-DIFFUSER/dp/B00RKP6GZG/

Read the post?

• Mars 4.0: 5.5x brighter, $4 cheaper, battery doesn't last as long
  
• Cateye Rapid 5: 3.5x brighter, $6 more expensive, lasts longer
  
• PDW Radbot 1000: 4.2x brighter, $1 cheaper, battery slightly shorter. Uses the same mount and has more flash patterns.
  
• Cygolite Hotshot: 10x brighter, $3-10 more expensive depending where you get it, battery lasts more than 2x as long, rechargeable

Check out the recommended lights on the Bike Light Database. Looks like the Serfas E-LUME might be worth checking out.

If you already have a decent light you could use Fenix ALB-10 to mount it on your handlebars. I use one on my morning commutes and I've been happy with it so far. Just make sure your light isn't going to change modes whenever you hit a bump.

/u/nrhinkle comments quite a bit on bike lights (and runs the bike light database, I believe), he might have some suggestions.

I just bought a spacer mount that does the same, but I love your solution.

Minoura CS-500 Headset Spacer Mount Accessory Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A3NALZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_dcn7wbK1JSSHQ

Edited because autocorrect

• Bike Dynamo (12V Max)
  
• Adafruit LiPoly boost charger
  
• Li-ion Cell (3.7 V)
  
  Thanks for the correction on pronunciation, I am sure it will aid in my future communication. It seems that the dynamo I ordered is AC. I will have to verify using an oscilloscope or multimeter whether that is true or not.

If you're running a Garmin computer that mounts with their Quarter Turn system, you can get a mount that accepts the computer on top, any of the Nite Rider Lumina series front lights on the underside. The mount itself attaches onto the stem faceplate screws (this is assuming you're running a threadless stem w/ faceplate).

Mount: https://www.amazon.com/Dymoece-Front-Computer-Garmin-Touring/dp/B07PPDJS92/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_107_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=Q9SASC62RXGGZWR161JV

Nite Rider Lumina adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Tek-NiteRider-Niterider-Computer/dp/B07F8P3K7K/ref=pd_bxgy_468_2/141-9234518-5178351?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07F8P3K7K&pd_rd_r=71409346-b469-495a-97c7-e55c90ac1c79&pd_rd_w=twEkV&pd_rd_wg=2xV23&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=XDXZ1H1ZHTCFHWE2C5S6&psc=1&refRID=XDXZ1H1ZHTCFHWE2C5S6

I'm running this setup on my roadie with a Garmin Edge 820 and NiteRider Lumina 850 and it gets everything off the bars for a super clean look imo.

I don't wear a helmet so I normally use the headstrap for cycling, but I also made good experiences with this double-strap-thingy on my old bike. I used it for a normal flashlight but I see no reason why it shouldn't work turned 90° with the Wizard Pro. Hope that helps.

This one is my favorite of the lights I use, and it's rechargeable:

https://www.amazon.com/Blitzu-Rechargeable-Intensity-Accessories-Flashlight/dp/B015IEJ0GC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1511376731&sr=8-6&keywords=

This one also works great, and runs on 2x AAA batteries:

https://www.amazon.com/CatEye-Omni-Bike-Light-Rear/dp/B008QVXQ1K/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1511376770&sr=8-8&keywords=

For the front, I use this thingy with any number of rechargeable (18650 powered) flashlights that I have:

https://www.amazon.com/Two-Fish-Lockblocks-Flashlight-Holder/dp/B001CJXB5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511376885&sr=8-1&keywords=

I just posted pretty much the same thing about a week ago.

I ended up ordering this Two Fish Lockblocks Flashlight Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CJXB5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0cY0xb9DM7MV3 to use with my Astrolux S1 and it works fantastically. But it took a while to get here so before that I was using a couple of rubber bands and a paper towel to protect the paint, haha.

Edit: the BLF A6, which is identical to the S1 is on sale right now on banggood.

I use a combination of this flashlight and this mount. I like the mount because I can pop the flashlight off it easily but it's still well secured.

I use one of these along with I really good CREE LED flash light and a Planet Bike Superflash tail light. I have the Planet Bike blaze, blaze 1watt, and blaze 2 watt headlights and find that they are just not bright enough for where I ride. (I ride on completely unlit roads). Although I do LOVE the mount on the Blaze headlights.

90% of my skating time is at night with groups alongside street traffic. i highly recommend these 2 items:

$20 LED Reflective Belt - USB Rechargeable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N1S11GK/

i wear this belt across my chest. it's like an ultra-bright neon glowstick (the green one anyway), and rechargeable through USB (charges quite fast). the front has reflective material, which i know works because of how it shines in flash photos.

 

$20 Mountable LED Light - USB Rechargeable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSZASB1/

this is mounted on my helmet. it's USB rechargeable also and i charge it overnight. the brightest setting is too bright for me and i worry that it hurts people's eyes when they look at it, so i use the dimmer setting which works just dandy to see everything in front of you. after i owned it for 3 weeks, there was an instance where i plugged it in for charging, and the charging LED didn't come on, so i had no idea if/when it was charging. i had contacted the seller and they said to keep it and sent me a brand new one right away. the charging LED on the original worked again the day or 2 after that incident and hasn't happened again, so now i have 2 working lights.

Not in any way cheap, but works REALLY well

Pretty much all I use for night riding.

You should get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Two-Fish-Unlimited-Flashlite-Holder/dp/B001CJXB5E

I use one and it works great, plus your light is easily removable if you park in a less-than-safe neighborhood.

Ive got one of these, pretty good!

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Light-Flashlight-Mount/dp/B00A2FVMA0

/u/eobanb gets my desire for having turn signals on the bike!

I definitely do have plans for using them at night... and I suspect the positioning of the handle-bars would preclude easy use of the bike's handlebars to attach the lights for visibility.

I plan on attaching two sets of lights. One set near the back of my head for higher visibility and another set on the bottom part of the quad-bike's frame where cargo would go normally. This way, I'm covered both ways.

Beam pattern makes a big difference. I can see better with my 400 lumen light with special optic than with a higher lumen round/symmetrical reflector.

I use one of these on my chinese "1000 lumen" light. Not quite as good, but really helps put the light where you can use it.

If you're on a budget taotronics has a 700 lumin headlight with high, low, and strobe settings for only $20.

Pretty great deal.

Amazon link

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried mounting my light on the fork, but the wheel casts a big shadow diagonally across the illumination field that I don't like. I suspect the same would be true for the qr mount.

I'm looking at making a custom bracket so I can mount my light right above my front fender. I plan to use the hole that goes through the fork crown.

Edit: I think I found what I'm looking for!
https://www.amazon.com/Front-Light-Extender-archmount-Extension/dp/B01GMK5D7Q

Judging by the Amazon Reviews people seem to think it's a great light. You will get a US plug charger. What is your intended use for the light? What kind of riding?

> all the posts suggesting a Zebralight H604c

What posts? The H604 series is pretty unusual and most people don't like it. The light is pure flood. Great for close range but not so good if you want to see more than a few feet ahead of you.

> Is there a quick and direct way to access the Zebralight’s lowest level?

From off you hold the button for a second.

> is there a way to mount a Zebralight on a bicycle?

Anything is possible with 3rd party mounts like this.

Yea. This is what I recommend also. I have a $10 mini flashlight with a rechargeable enloop batteries. I also use the the 2fish velcro gasket w/o problemos. So much cheaper and brighter than specific "bike lights"which are amazingly overpriced IMHO.
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Handheld-Flashlight-Adjustable-Resistant/dp/B00R5VM3FM/ref=lp_12023816011_1_1?srs=12023816011&ie=UTF8&qid=1522192376&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CJXB5E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You don't need to spend $80 on some USB chargable fancy BS.

I have a Bell Super DH and it comes with a go pro mount that hooks into a vent hole.

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I'm using this niterider mount that is go pro compatible.

REI also sells a metal one for $20. If you look at that sale link though, its $14 right now so that may be a sturdier and better value. I didn't want to pay $20 for it at the time though. I have no problem with the plastic mount.

Using a Garmin mount the one linked below with a go pro mount under you can mount many lights. Also below is a light that works with this setup.

Best Tek Garmin Edge Extended Out-Front Mount, Gopro Bike Handlebar Mount For NiteRider Adapter, Gopro Sports Action Camera,Garmin Edge 25 130 200 500 510 520 800 810 820 1000 1030 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBS3QMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SZIsDb24ZWGCA

(See the second pic)
Best Tek NiteRider Adapter, NiteRider Light Adapter, Niterider Lumina Adapter for NiteRider Gopro, NiteRider Lumina, NiteRider Light, Mako Series, Garmin Computer Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8P3K7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J1IsDbYBPK199

If you can be persuaded, I've been using this glass platform for about 2 weeks and I'm really loving it. It does require slightly larger binder clips though.

That sounds really expencive... Have you thought about just attaching bike dynamos to the wheels, and using a simple arduino script to figure out the speed? Or have an RPM measurer at the middle of the wheel (like a computer-fan would work, those usually have RPM measuring built in, that you can also relatively easily read out). Or even have a dynamo-like little wheel pressing against the big wheel, where you measure the RPM of the small wheel. That way you could easily calculate the distance driven with this wheel (taking the circumference of the little wheel, and multiplying it with the RPM, would give you the distance/minute).

I have the twofish flashlight holder, cheap but effective flashlight mount.

Products somewhat like this already exist. I bought three wheel light design thingies. The first was as a gift, but the kid's mom refused to install it because it intends for her child to be riding at night. No-go.

I installed the other two on my kids' bikes, but the results were lackluster after a difficult install and fine adjustments.

This kickstarter looks like the same deal, except you create the designs that get displayed.

I'd suggest any number of simple led lights that give your wheels a simple Tron look and only cost maybe $2.

The Finn is a simple, compact, reliable phone holder.

The Fenix or any of a number of similar mounts can affix a small handheld flashlight to your bars or helmet. You have to take care with helmet mounts, because the extremely intense lights available can be blinding to drivers when you turn your head in their direction.

Get a flashlight mount, maybe this one will work

http://www.amazon.com/Two-Fish-Unlimited-Flashlite-Holder/dp/B001CJXB5E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1349049136&sr=8-4&keywords=flashlight+mount+bike

then just find the brightest flashlight within your budget, really

first and foremost, you need to buy these. for $2, you could have the novelty of GLOWING NEON WHEELS!! seriously though, for $2, it's a great novelty.

and for the rest, go on: http://shityoucanafford.com/

I use these:

Two Fish Lockblocks Flashlight Holder
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CJXB5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rknsxb1RVXXRA

But I don't think think I'd use them offroad except for on a helmet.

They easily adapt to any of the flashlights I have, but will bounce/jiggle quite a bit on rough roads.

You could try a harder plastic one like this:

Leegoal Bicycle Bike Flashlight LED Torch Mount Holder 360° rotation Cycling Clip Clamp
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADLUDSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8mnsxbQB4YCG8

This is how I solved the issue on my wifes touring bike. It helps that she already had a lot of spacers. I used one of these handlebar extensions.

> A flashlight bungee corded to the handlebars is going to be crap in cold weather like this

i have a $12 flashlight from amazon and a $5 mount for it and it produces almost too much light. If people cant afford a full headlight setup i always suggest it, you will definitely see someone coming with it.

WingLights magnetic version:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FFJ9LDC

Non-detachable version ($15 cheaper and ~1cm shorter):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015HBC4U0

CYCL's pitch video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewFJZR0bExw

Some random 1 minute review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOYLkz9VODA

Turn signal gloves also seem alright (if you like wearing gloves):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QYEEX2C

I'm not a fan of those saddle-mounted turn signals. They are too close together and only visible from the back.

They aren't the best for illuminating the road, but do a good job of making me visible to cars:

Front

Back

Wheels

For less than $5 you can be plenty visible. And they are so cheap that I don't mind leaving them on my bicycle. They take a few weeks to arrive from Hong Kong, so I buy a few and keep them in a drawer.

For a "real" front light I'm a fan of Cygolite. Crazy bright, rechargeable, and waterproof/water resistant. Just a hassle that I can't leave it clipped on for fear of theft.

There's this: https://www.amazon.com/Front-Light-Extender-archmount-Extension/dp/B01GMK5D7Q

and this: https://www.amazon.com/XLAB-Computer-Mount-Black-21-Grams/dp/B005C9AJ64
which is meant for a stem cap, but can be used flipped around and spaced out to clear your bottom headset.

• If she's even slightly tech savvy or into social media, and doesn't yet track her rides on Strava somehow: a Garmin (Edge 25), or one of the cheaper competitors starting to flood the market (Cateye, Lezyne, Bryton Rider, etc).
  
  
• Gloves - Never hurts to have a couple of spare pairs!
  
  
• Cat Ears - little pieces of felt for helmets that strap over where your ears are and keep them magically warm during shitty winter commutes.
  
  
• Bar Mitts - Just to second /u/BringEmYong on that point. I barely needed gloves last winter thanks to these things - it had to be pretty well under 30F before I needed even a thin pair. They're awesome.
  
  
• Bone conduction headphones - if her routes are pretty safe (multi-use path, low traffic residential roads, etc), check out these types of headphones. They don't sit in or on your ears, so as long as you keep the volume levels reasonable, they provide an impressive amount of ambient hearing, while allowing you to listen to music/podcasts/etc.
  
  
• Bike maintenance - Either get a prepaid tuneup at a local bike store, or, if she's handy, get her some tools and maybe a book about bike repair.
  
  
• Bags/panniers/etc - If she's a commuter she may already be covered, but if not, bags/panniers are always handy! If she has panniers currently, maybe look into bags that can be fiddled with while riding - handlebar bags, top tube bags, frame packs, etc.
  
  
• "Frog Lights", in bulk - These things - they can be even cheaper on ebay. I received 40 of these a year ago, and am still working my way through them. The batteries last a couple months of use, they get stolen all the damn time, I've had some fall off during bumpier rides, etc.
  
  
• Silly bike bling: anodized or decorative valve caps, custom headset caps, new bottle cages, frame mounted bottle openers, grips, seats, etc.

I'm a fan of the TwoFish flashlight holder plus no-name but well reviewed flashlights:

https://www.amazon.com/TwoFish-9-Lockblocks-Flashlight-Holder/dp/B001CJXB5E

I use this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CJXB5E/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

to mount this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006K5C2EG/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(with the keychain removed. then I reversed the clip and it makes it easy to clip onto a hatbrim or helmet visor, turning it into a headlamp of sorts.)

I usually run x2 of these, cheap and very bright, with a wide angle diffuser on one.

For rear: got one of these recently and it's quite nice http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GAOR2U/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ended up with these but then I needed some for the back and so I've got these on the way as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CXNY3G/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&redirect=true

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CJXB5E/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TJ45L6/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BZOMYM/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KBEH1W/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

ride safe

Since you want the light to shine in a plane above the floor, you should check out diffusers for bicycle lights like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Eyes-3-Pack-Clear-DIFFUSER/dp/B00RKP6GZG

Watch this!

Safety first

Thank you.

I like the TwoFish LockBlocks for single cell lights.

It's a Magicshine MJ-808 with a water protected battery pack.
The only thing I don't like about it is the beam, it's to straight forward so you can miss some things on the sides. Though I know you can buy another lens to change the width of the beam.

It was expensive, but yes: Light & Motion Urban 200. Has little side-lights, charges on a mini-USB (but has a very narrow access port for that so I can't just use my normal phone charger).

They sell some on amazon 8 dollars for 5 I think their cheap and their bright https://www.amazon.com/INNOLIFE-Silicone-Waterproof-Headlight-taillight/dp/B00P8CM1UC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=innolife+bike+light&qid=1568665705&sr=8- these don’t make your bike look ugly and you can easily hide them on your seat post or on your bars

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B009YM2I28/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=182O0SFQWEB1A&coliid=I3NTTDN9QP9XX7

And

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005CSZXBQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=182O0SFQWEB1A&coliid=I15JBAJJO6PW97&psc=1

About $30 and solid.

I've always liked Twofish lockblocks but there are cheaper alternatives in that style.

My ender 3 came in yesterday, great first prints but I had the same problem. Stuff is still all over my default print bed, but now I am using a glass print bed instead. I am using this glass bed that is around $20, but I think there are other ones as well for around the same price.

Creality Ender 3 Glass Bed, Upgraded 3D Printer Platform Tempered Glass Plate Build Surface, 235x235x4mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QYFYX8D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kU-2DbJMZE84F

MagicShine has lots of VERY affordable, high lumen lights. From 900 to 1600 depending on how much you're willing to spend.

Have you tried the TwoFish one? I use it with an A6.

TwoFish Lockblocks

I use Twofish Lockblocks/flashlight holders on three of my bikes. They're cheap and simple and they stay put.

Here is the mobile version of your link

The current consensus over on /r/bicycling is a Nebo Redline + the Twofish mount. Thinking about hooking up that option myself because I keep having cycling specific lights crap out on me.

edit none of this shit is really BIFL, but the Nebo option is cheap enough that you won't get too upset if you somehow break it

I think they are called fish blocks. WOrks with any standard tube flashlight: http://www.amazon.com/Two-Fish-Lockblocks-Flashlight-Holder/dp/B001CJXB5E

You can mount with this type or this type quite easily. There are others as well, but most are not as good or too bulky.

The only issue with using a flashlight is you have to be very careful not to blind oncoming vehicles/bikes/pedestrians with any light bleed (or badly aimed light).

(http://www.amazon.com/MagicShine-MJ-808U-Bicycle-Improved-1100-Lumen/dp/B009GSLUR4/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1410312742&sr=1-2)

I have been using this sucker for over a year with no problems whatsoever. It was recommended to me by other riders on here. At around 80 bucks, it is a bargain. The battery pack is heavy but seems to be well made. Much more reliable than cheaper cree copies you can find for about 25 bucks.

while the 1100 lumen claim might be a bit far fetched, mine is noticeably brighter than my buddies $300 lights.

I only have one and thusly mount it on my bars. with only one light, it is safer to mount to the bars rather than helmet as you can see shadows of trail obstacles. I am planning on investing in a second 808 and either gettign the helmet mount kit or just zip tying the fucker to my helmet.

I have a Minora mount that replaces one of the headset spacers. I like it a lot.

I'll be trying a fork crown mount too, although I expect to dislike how far away it places the light, which means I may not be able to adjust the output unless I slow down or stop.

I don't really agree with this. Especially if most of your riding is done in the city, where you're using your lights to be seen, not to see.

I go for quantity over quality because it's just too easy to either forget your lights on your bike and have them stolen, or leave your lights at home.

I bought a dozen sets of cheap silicone blinkers from the dollar store (this kind) and now I have a couple in every bag, at the office, at home, etc. I'm never without lights and I really don't care if they get stolen (I've already had a few sets ripped off my bike).