(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best bike taillights

Where do you live? Wikipedia has a great rundown of bike laws and rules, especially for California, which is where I live. I'm assuming the same thing exists on Wikipedia for other states.

• Laws
  
  As far as I know though, anywhere you live, you're a vehicle by law. In most places it is illegal for you to ride on the sidewalk, but even if it isn't, it is much safer to ride on the street if you know what you're doing. Look on google maps for a while to check out various routes to your school. I consider myself to be pretty good at planning routes. If you want, you can reply or PM me about where you start and where your school is.
  
  
• Locks
  
  You'll definitely want a good U-lock for your bike, as well as anything from another U-lock or a cable. From the picture, it looks like that cable is a combination or keyhole lock cable. I'm not sure, but I think I've heard that the locks on those can be fairly weak, so getting a regular cable like this one, which is four feet long (there is also a 7 foot long one). The best way to lock up a bike with a U-lock/cable combination is to lock the frame and back wheel with the U-lock to the bike rack, then the cable loops through the lock and front tire
  
  
• Cargo
  
  What kinds of things do you need to take to school? Just books and stuff? If you need to take a laptop like I do (and it's a large laptop), I found that the Topeak racks like this one is fantastic because with this bag, you can fit the laptop in to the bag, and slide the bag on to the rack. I use some bungee cords when moving my laptop in it just in case, but it's very secure and the laptop has worked fine. It even comes with a water proof cover. I've taken my laptop through heavy rain at least a few times now. If you look around online for those enough you can find some good deals. I got the bag for about 80 dollars, when MSRP is around 150.
  
  I just noticed the bag under your seat. I use that space for my light, but what I did with my bag is I strapped it to the side of my bike rack, as you can see in the picture of my bike below.
  
  
• Shifting
  
  Looks like you have regular thumb shifters. Left hand is for the front derailleur (The gears around the pedals), and the right hand is for the rear derailleur. On the left hand, the larger the gear is, the harder it is to pedal. On the right hand, the smaller the gear (or cog) is, the harder it is to pedal. You'll figure it out. Just go to a parking lot somewhere and experiment. You may need to do some adjustments if the bike is old or something.
  
  
• Lights
  
  You will definitely need lights then. I don't care what the laws state, you should have at least one rear and one front light. I have two of each.
  
  You should get a front light that will cast a good amount of light ahead of you. A "too see" light. Most cheap bike lights are "to be seen" lights. They let other cars see you, but you won't be able to see where you are going well. You might as well get a smaller "be seen" light that flashes for day use, just to help drivers see you. The more they see you, the better.
  
  For rear lights, I would even recommend two lights. With a rack, you'll be able to put one light on the end of the rack, and another on your seat post, like my bike. I always have my lights on during the day, just to help with people to see me. It probably isn't too noticeable, but with very bright lights it definitely can be. If you're in a shaded area or under a bridge though, they will help. At night, a flashing light will be the most noticable to other drivers, but it is difficult to judge distance and speed on a single flashing light when the bike cannot be seen, so I have one light on flashing, and my other light steady so drivers can see my movements and judge how far they are from me. Try to angle the lights so they'll be a little higher that parallel with the ground. You don't want your light to be pointing at the ground, or worse, hidden behind your bike rack.
  
  Headlights: Very bright and cheap Chinese copy of a more expensive light by MagicShine. I got this a few weeks ago and it's great for night use. The handlebar mount is a little rickety though. I'm going through the same problem. If you don't want to gamble with cheap parts, there are two other okay lights that will be more secure, but sacrifice brightness. Link and Link
  
  Taillights: This is a review of a bunch of lights with a lot of info. I use This and the tail light from this. I plan on replacing the Schwinn light with a brand new light that came out recently, the Solas 2-watt. It's hard to find right now, but if you search it on google there are several stores selling it from 38 - 45 dollars.
  
  
  
• Various links (Some were used within the text above)
  
  Bicycling Street Smarts
  
  Bicycle Driving
  
  Commuting Tips
  
  Bicycle laws in California
  
  Taillights review
  
  Good luck on your future endeavors and have fun!

> What gear should I be using?

how hilly is it?

you want a gear that allows you to spin your legs at 90rpm (aka cadence) comfortably.

that is most likely a 28+ cassette and a compact crankset(50/34) if it's not too hilly

i'll tell you what i do. i live 3 miles from the grocery store and it's a hefty hill to get there. i use a bike trailer most of the time and a cheap rack when i dont need much.

i used to commute 12 miles one way to work uphill so i had a big cassette and compact crank on an endurance fit road bike. i used a backpack to carry clothes but you can use a rack if you want


here's what you do: find out what brand your local bike shop carries. youre looking for trek, specialized or giant- those are the best brands. get an entry level endurance bike (trek domane or giant contend or specialized allez) from that shop and ask the salesman for a quick bike fit (comfort is CRUCIAL to commuting). make sure the cassette is a 28 or bigger, most endurance bikes now run 30+. then go on amazon, get the axiom bike rack and some cheap panniers. also get a reputable D lock if youre going to lock your bike up. kryptonite new york bike lock is quality.

it'll cost you a bit but you will easily make that back in gas/car money you save

>what should I do to make my commute safer and easier?

the gearing i described is crucial. compact crak (50/34) and a 28+ cassette, preferable 32+

to be safer, wear safety colors- bright neon yellow or orange. get a bright helmet.

also, get bike lights. a cheap cateye rear light should be alright. i have a medium priced knog light and it's bright as shit.

this light is good enough. maybe get a few of them- put one on your seatpost and one on your chainstay.

you also need to carry a spare tire and tools to change it. how you carry it is up to you. most popular is a saddlebag which arent too expensive. inside you want to have 2 tire levers and a spare tube. you also want to attach a minipump to your bike (it fits on a bottle cage mount)

tldr: entry level endurance bike from reputable brand, bright clothing, rear light, spare tube/tire levers/pump, rack/panniers, quality D lock

As far as kit goes i am referring to at least a jersey, bib shorts, socks, and if your roads are not the best i.e. bumpy then some gloves to go with that.

As far as lights go i would say your front light is for seeing and your rear light is for being seen, the lights i have are Front Rear they are more expensive on amazon that at my LBS but they should do the trick, i use them on the lowest setting and they last quite a while 950 lumens is way too much but you can tone them down and get a little extra battery life out of them.

Assuming a total budget of $1500-1750 for everything not just the bike i would budget around $1100 for a bike. I will split up bikes by brand and within the brand i will split them up based on geometry with more comfortable endurance bikes and more areo oriented race bikes.

Cannondale

Relaxed geometry Race Geometry
Pros of the relaxed geometry bike are than it is $100 under the allocated $1100 for the bike, however the components are not the best but that shouldn't matter all that much as long as you take care of the bike. Pros of the Race Geo bike are that it will be slightly faster due to you having a more areo position on the bike and the components will wear out slightly slower. My pick would be the race geometry bike but considering i have not ridden either of them it is hard for me to be 100% confident in recommending them, however cannondale is a reputable brand with alot of history in making quality bikes that last a long time as long as you take relatively good care of them.

Specialized

Race Geo 1 Race Geo 2

Pros of race geo 1 are that it is light for a alloy bike and from what i can tell in my limited time riding the new allez decently stiff and has good components. Cons are that it is expensive at $1200 leaving only $300-550 for kit and other necessities. Pros of Race Geo 2 are that it has the same components as race geo 1 but last years frame and it is $50 cheaper, i own the previous years model from this bike and that bike has been great the components have held up (except for the chain which needs to be replaced around 1-2 times a year anyway depending on how much you ride) and considering how strong it is especially considering it is relatively entry level.

Relaxed Geo Pros relaxed geometry if you're into that sort of thing wide tire clearance, can easily handle offroad use and disc brakes, cons components are not the best, not going to be as fast for racing and may suffer in fast paced group rides.

Trek

Race Geo
Looks like a good bike i have a friend with a lower level level version, same frame and fork, and it seems to be a pretty good bike so far, cons are that its expensive and doesn't come with pedals but that shouldn't be a problem because you are going to go clip less.

Overall if possible try to look at a few of these bikes and tell me what you think, do you favor race or relaxed geometry and if i was correct ish on your price point. i have a sneaking suspicion that you meant 1500-1750 for just the bike and if that's the case just tell me and ill recommend some bikes based on that as well as gear.

Honestly, it weighs so little you hardly notice it and I consider the only downside is looking a little dorky but I assume you're not running to look fashionable haha.

I'd also point out that it's not only a safety net for yourself, but also a courtesy for your fellow citizens out there. You can really freak people out (walkers for instance) if you suddenly appear out of no where and they didn't see you coming. Not to mention drivers usually struggle to see you in those lighting conditions - even with light colored clothing. It's pretty scary as a driver to not notice someone until you're practically on top of them so I think it's much more courteous if you're going to be on or next to the road to at least keep that in mind. Good luck and safe running!

p.s. I own the noxgear and it's nice but I prefer it for pitch black areas where it will have maximum effect. Elsewhere, particularly the city, I prefer a reflective vest like this one with some LED lights attached. I think reflection works better in the city with all the lighting since the excess lights from cars and street lights tends to wash out the blinking LED lights. It's good to have both but I think the reflection does better in the city. cheers

I use a Topeak MTX rack and an MTX bag. I have the largest bag, the DXP, and its top area can fit a 6pack, a 1/2 gal of milk and some oil or something. The two fold out sides can hold a ton of groceries. The rain guards you can get for it are pretty good as well. This rack is the best because it and the bag use a locking rail system that prevents your stuff from shifting, wiggling, or being otherwise unsecured. It isn't heavy and has study carrying straps.

I don't normally ride at night, so my lights are mostly to be seen & not see. I'm pretty happy with my Thunderbolt lights. They're wide, bright, and detach/attach easily so I don't have to leave them on my bike when it is locked up.

Get a double kickstand!!! When you're loaded down with stuff in your bags, keeping your bike upright and not tipped in one direction is incredibly nice.

I keep a small saddle bag with a basic patch kit inside. Patches, a spare tube, etc... My favorite is a small gas canister which is about 1-2 tires worth of air. Instead of pumping from empty to full I just use this thing and it takes a few seconds. I do keep a pump strapped on the bike frame to keep my pressure where I want. Practice using your kit - the first time I needed to use it was my first and I was much less competent than I thought I'd be. If you have room for it - a portable tuneup stand is a godsend for those moments you need it.

I recently got a road bike to compliment the mountain bike and I've been using it for some light commutes and we've been doing some night-time rides on the recreation trail that goes around the lake here.

I got one of these from Amazon that works pretty well for a tail, although the mount could be better. I used some stainless hardware to strap a 18650 powered T6 Cree spotlight on the handlebars that illuminates the trails great, but only gets ~45-60 minutes on a battery. I used a handlebar mount to put the a GoPro Hero 3 directly on top of the light.

I also picked up one of these phone mounts which I am less than impressed with so far. The mount is decent but the grip is not good.

I'm looking to simplify and improve the setup. I'm also looking for a good way to carry my DSLR with me as there's some great photo stops along the route.

edit:

Current setup:
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I added a handle bar extender so I could mount 4 headlights. https://www.amazon.com/KBROTECH-Bicycle-Handlebar-Extender-Extension/dp/B06VW7GXM4/ My Bionx battery has a port for a 2000 lumen headlight when riding in places without a street light.

For the back I added three taillights, two with lasers. https://www.amazon.com/YJYdada-Bicycle-Projection-Safety-Warning/dp/B074752G5W/

https://www.amazon.com/ThorFire-220-Degree-Intensity-Bicycle-Install/dp/B06XXFX1KL

https://www.amazon.com/ThorFire-Rechargeable-Bicycle-Intensity-Flashlight/dp/B073W9SLRC

I then added spoke lighting for side visibility. https://www.amazon.com/LED-Bike-Spoke-Lights-Waterproof/dp/B074359W73

Love Brightz for frame lighting and ground effects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrhhh1mZzbA

Just waiting for temperatures to warm up so I can ride after work.

Found this on sale last week. I plan to zip tie it to the back. https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Roadside-Magnetic-Motorcycles-TechFloMo/dp/B0785DRQTL/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt3it7cQ5rE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vtCj9JO4FM

I have received many compliments by cyclists, pedestrians and car drivers.

• The night visibility is greatly increased for safety and I'm amazed how many yield to me as I ride through.
  
  
• the local city puts on a few Bike Nights to encourage improved bike visibility and lighting.
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX_IzrUBVRw
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDWP9DOkiik
  
  
• Love this guy's slogan.... "get lit or get hit". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tFyL7VaE7I
  
  
• I hear the occasional young girl screaming..... "MOM! I want a bike like that one".

I commute to work 10 miles a day, 5 days a week. I ride mostly in daylight until DST kicks, then I ride home in the dark until spring. Lights are important. My most basic requirement is that a light needs to be really god damn bright and noticeable.

My ideal bike light would be a bright frontlight/camera duo with decent night vision and stabilizers for a steady shot. I think having a camera is becoming pretty much essential for daily riders encountering road rage and negligent drivers. But I don't like a bunch of shit mounted on my handlebars, so it'd be awesome if these things could be combined into one device.

I also like lights that incorporate lasers for lane-marking like this. I don't have this specific light but I have one similar. Unfortunately they break easily and my heel strike shadows the laser, but with some ingenuity I think a better version could be developed. They really impress drivers and definitely improve visibility.

I noticed your survey focuses a lot on turn/brake signals. Using lasers in lights like the above as a turn signal would be handy, but only after dusk. I notice a lot of drivers are busy dicking around with their phones and totally miss me trying to signal to them. Sometimes I wish I just had a signal to flip so I wouldn't have to hold my arm out like an asshole.

Brake lights might be cool, but I wouldn't go through much effort to get signals of any kind on my bike especially if it meant more wires and sensors. I don't know how effective they would be at getting drivers to pay more attention anyway.

Check out this light and this bike-mount.

The flashlight has 180 lumens, more than enough to see the road and be seen by others. A friend of mine uses a similar system for city riding around San Francisco.

If you do some searching, you can probably (definitely) find a cheaper bike mount and maybe a cheaper flashlight. I'm not sure about the science but I think you'll want to have a light with at least 120 lumens to clearly see the ground 13-18 feet in front of you.

I use this as an extra rear light. The clamps ripped (because I am a not so smart, not so gentle giant) so I use velcro to secure it to either my milk crate or my rear rack. It has some eye-catching settings and can attach to a helmet, milkcrate, seatpost, seatstay, rear rack, pannier... to a lot of things. I bought it last May and haven't needed to change the battery until this week (it still lights up but I want it to be brighter).

I attach either this or this to my backpack.

I'm thinking about using the flashlight system for a front light as soon as I can afford it. For now, I use a Blackburn Flea and/or a Cateye. They're both bright and noticeable.

As far as which lights you should get, look for:

• amount of lumens
  
  
• number of settings (the more the better)
  
  
• battery-life
  
  
• brightness
  
  I need to get back to work. Good luck!

My Portland rainy season VIP pieces of gear:

Vis 360 helmet light - Especially when it gets dark, this makes such a big difference navigating downtown. Cars see me much easier since the lights are up higher, and not fixed, and it's nice to have more visibility on the potholes and road debris.

Prana Stretch Zion pants - Not waterproof, but water-resistant, and very quick drying. Snaps for rolling up pant legs. Gusseted crotch so you're not sitting on a seam. Breathable and ventilated. Super durable. And they look like normal pants. They're also great for hiking.

Marmot Precip Jacket - I have a hard time buying a bike-specific jacket, a hiking jacket, and a snowsports jacket. So this one does triple duty for hiking, biking, and just walking around. Cheap, waterproof, breathable, and lots of venting options.

Icebreaker BodyFitZone long sleeve crew - Spendy if it's not on sale, but so comfy. Merino wool is basically the fabric of the elves. Keeps you warm when it's cold, breathes well so you won't overheat when it's warm, and doesn't stink even after days of riding.

I've got each of these, they're inexpensive and solid lights. I spent over a month researching lights online and found these ones were the best balance of price, performance, and reliability.

This headlight is really nice, comes with a rechargeable battery, and is VERY bright. I would also suggest getting one of these lense replacements so that the beam projects in a wider arc.

This tail light is pretty fantastic as well.

I've got two pairs of those, they work great and are less than a third what competing products go for. I've had them for over six months now and haven't had any issues.

Cycle Torch makes a great system. They have what’s called Bolt lights, there are only $12 each and come in headlight and taillight varieties. They are very low profile and will fit on the bottom of your handlebars next to your stem.

The headlight version makes very little light however, but CT does make a dual beam headlight if you actually need night time visibility, and that one is very good too. See links.

Cycle Torch Tailbolt - USB Rechargeable Bike Tail Light, RED Rear Bicycle Light LED (Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GERQOSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y8-FDb6FRA9TD


Cycle Torch Night Owl USB Rechargeable Bike Light Set, Perfect Commuter Safety Front and Back Bicycle Light LED Combo - Free Bright Tail Light - Compatible with Mountain, Road, Kids & City Bicycles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XJXP6V8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v9-FDbK64TBKA

Although I agree with everything you're saying, I would say traveling on the shoulder would be safer in some areas as long as you had a hazard light going behind you that is classified for being able to be visible through the sun.

The Fly6(ce) is like this, and I think there are areas that the shoulder is simply the only option. Take i-80 for example, that is an interstate that allows bicycles on certain sections like going through Nebraska and the shoulder would be the only place you could ride. But I could only see that being viable with a light like the one I described before.

Ultimately it really should be up to the cyclist who knows the area better to judge this, since there are times where even I have to take the shoulder over the roadway due to the area I'm in and it really depends on the speed I'm going.

edit: If anyone reading this already has a rear camera highly recommend this light. Can see the person from about a half a mile away in the daytime so the driver knows to stay within those lines.

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 really like the USB rechargable NiteRider Lumina Series. The build quality of the lights as well as the mounts are just amazing. They currently have three models...

350 Lumen

500 Lumen

650 Lumen

Each version has three main brightness levels, plus a fourth dim level as well as a flash mode. If you are riding through city streets with streetlights, the 350 model is more than enough, and can be had for right around $60. I have the 650 version which can completely illuminate pitch black trails, even on moonless nights. On it's highest level, cars will sometimes honk/scream at you, it's so bright. On city streets, I use the lowest level.

For the tail light, I use another NiteRider product called the Solas. This is a VERY BRIGHT 2-Watt USB rechargable tailight. This run can be had for about $35.

$20 on amazon.
I have both headlight and taillight, works pretty well but then again I just got my GT today. Pretty bright IMO

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AB5YVV8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Z43VKS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I do most of my riding in the city. I don't own a car, so biking is my means of transportation. With that said, I find that when riding in the city, I prefer to ride aggressively rather than passively. It forces my presence, but it also prevents a sense of complacency and/or trust that one can develop when casually riding in bike lanes. That is, I would rather be aware that I must be aware instead of simply riding with a false sense of security due to lights, a helmet, a bike lane, etc.

With that said, when riding on higher speed roads, in the country, on longer distance rides, etc., that changes. I think the Garmin Varia is a good investment if you are concerned with getting mowed down.

I go with two lights on the bike and one on the helmet (so you can see where your head is turned, not just straight in front of you.) That may be more for "mtb trail at night" than road riding, though. Plan on at least one front white blinky at all times unless fully illuminated.

For the rear, at least two bright red blinkys that also have side blinkys. This is the one I like best. A couple AAA batteries in each will last you months. I usually do one at the base of the seatpost and one on the underseat bag.

Neon reflective vest is about 6 bucks at Harbor Freight. Same thing for safety glasses, a few bucks at HF. Both definitely help.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006Y1FK18/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o04_s00_i00

This is extremely bright. Lasts me about 2 hours and 30 minutes per charge. The battery pack is pretty large but it is easy to setup. Sometimes the light will angle downward if Into off a curb or something. overall it was a purchase I am very satisfied with. Highly recomend.

First thing you need is lights and lots of them.

My habit is a solid red and a flashing red on the rear, a solid white and a flashing white on the front and a flashing red on the rear left side somewhat low (IME this gets the attention of cars you're coming up on, since it flashes directly in their right wing mirror).

The next big thing you need is to know your route quite well. Obstacles will come up on you much quicker in the dark because you can't scan out ahead as effectively.

Third, make yourself as reflective as you can. Bright colors and reflective gear make a big difference.

If you have a well lit route, so much the better.

I just got a Topeak RedLite Aura Tail Light.

So far, pretty nice. Unless you look close it looks like a regular reflector so I don't mind leaving it on my bike locked up at work (Queens). Mounts ace on my Topeak rack, as expected. Also comes with hardware and a clamp to mount it on a seatpost in place of a regular reflector. Runs on (2) CR2032 coin batteries.

I have these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I4YCU5Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pretty dang good for the price. Bright, rechargeable, good battery. The front light is really good to help be seen, but not so great to see with.

I just got a blitzu for the front and meilan for the back.
They look great, very bright, and both have many
settings, mounting options, removable and rechargeable.

amazon - blitzu
amazon - meilan

I use two sets of these, and are nice and easy

Outair USB Rechargeable Bicycle Light Front And Tail Set

I'll even use them during the day just for that little extra help of visibility.

Serfas USB taillight has served me well. Really bright with blinky mode or solid red light mode. I wrap mine around the end of the rack and have another on my seat post to get both blinky and solid lights.

MEILAN X5 Wireless Remote Control Smart Bike TailLight Rear Light Automatic Brake Light with Turn Signal Light USB Rechargeable Safety Flashing light Fits on Any Road Bicycle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075PYDN5V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-DnHDbY36YQSW

Shred lights in front.

I mean you use the H1R in front as a headlamp to light up the road to spot cracks, then use something like this and clip it to your backpack or pants as taillights. That's what I do anyway, it's a much better alternative to shred lights.

I got one of these, very happy with it. LASER BEAMS AND BLINKING LIGHTS! And super-cheap.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00GJW2B3W

Still $200. The best.
Garmin Varia RTL510, Bike/Cycling Radar Tail Light, Alerts for Rear-Approaching Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9PKSCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d5ysDbDT25P8A

I bought one of these. Holy shit is it bright, and for the price I paid (~$24), it's well worth it. Only drawback is the beam spread is pretty narrow (very bright hotspot), but they do sell a horizontal diffusion lens for it.

I've also seen some with 3 or more of the same Cree XML t6 LED (3600+ lumens).

this light shines better than a 100 dollar one, on a dark road it will shine about two city blocks and is brighter than most car headlights http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Y1FK18/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just got this tail light, 200 lumens, so bright I can't even look at it from the side, highly recommend

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J2XBCG4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So, probably not a light set for yourself (but I have recommendations for kids setups). However, I run a Cygolite Metro 400($20.....which a few years ago they was $45) on all my bikes paired with a Portland design works Red Planet 5($15) and they work great.

Edit I did mean for yourself (I'm an idiot), but not like a set for your younger kids wanting to ride with you.

I would still buy from Amazon if you are a prime member.

http://www.amazon.com/CREE-Bicycle-Headlight-Files-Lumens/dp/B006Y1FK18

Maybe a couple clip on LED flashers?

https://www.amazon.ca/Running-Visibility-Accessories-Batteries-Included/dp/B0197XU4HE

I use this:

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https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-RedLite-Aura-Tail-Light/dp/B00B13A1Y0

I use this one on my eBike:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Y1FK18/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did purchase extra, larger, battery packs. I've found that the rechargeable packs are the weak point in these headlamps, not the lights themselves. The light is nearly twice as bright as the headlights on my truck, and I've got over 100 hours on it as of this writing.

It's $150, I would rather choose this for $21.

http://www.amazon.com/CREE-Bicycle-Headlight-Files-Lumens/dp/B006Y1FK18/ref=pd_sim_hi_4

Nothing fancy, Just a PDW Red Planet. It's not quite as bright IRL as it appears in the picture, but it gets the job done.

It's not metal, but I use the Serfas Thunderbolt for my tail light. I was never very happy with the plastic clip mounts either, and this thing mounts really secure and has held up great so far. The little mounting 'bands' don't look particularly robust, but they really are. It has two, so if one fails, your light shouldn't fall off. Plus, if you break or lose one, you can always order more.

Fair enough. I've had a bunch of close calls and numerous actual crashes, but don't recall if any were related to low visibility. But I agree with you - I'm just too lazy to order.

This looks cool and very low cost.

>Graag ben ik goed zichtbaar

Ik ook... daarom koop ik altijd 1 uit een duurder segment.

Achterlicht & Koplamp

Ik ben trouwens benieuwd wat jullie Hiervan vinden. T lijkt mij een beetje een lichtkermis, maar ook wel weer duidelijk.

BTW: Een sterke koplamp is ook fijn met tegemoet komende auto's die groot licht voeren ;-)

Cree headlight 17.99 Three light settings all of them bright as hell. You can get a diffuser lens for like 4 bucks that makes it a wide beam.

Edit: bad link. better one.

I got one of these

It's $13.40, blindlingly bright at 1500 lumen and is working great. The main drawback is that it's an external battery pack, but I haven't found that to be much of an issue. In fact, the chord being wrapped around the frame makes it a pain in the ass to steal.

For that money, I figured it was worth a shot. So far, I'm not disappointed.