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Magicshine Monteer 8000S Galaxy$399.00100/100BikeRide Score? -
#2 Redshift Arclight$139.9998/100BikeRide Score?
14 reasons to buy
- Reviewers say that Arclights are impressively bright.
- Arclights feature 1x steady and 2x flashing light modes.
3 reasons not to buy
- Experts and buyers note that these innovative pedals come at a high asking price.
- Testers and users are aware of the Arclights’ substantial 1.3 lb total weight.
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#3 Supernova E3 Pro 2$204.6696/100BikeRide Score?
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#4 Garmin Varia RCT715$349.9996/100BikeRide Score?
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#5 CatEye AMPP1100$63.9693/100BikeRide Score?
12 reasons to buy
- Owners report that the AMPP1100 is durable.
- Some reviewers are impressed with the AMPP1100’s run times.
5 reasons not to buy
- Some users are disappointed with the lack of spread, on dark off-road trails.
- Some testers and owners believe that competing lights offer superior run times.
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#6 Night Provision PS1200v2$121.7093/100BikeRide Score?
10 reasons to buy
- Owners say the PS1200v2 light set is quick and easy to install.
- An owner says the PS1200 headlight has a throw of up to 75 yds in daylight.
3 reasons not to buy
- One owner said that after 1.5 yrs of frequent use, their battery only lasts 2 hrs.
- A couple of owners question the legal status of the PS1200's red & blue lights.
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#7 Ascher HJ-030$10.6492/100BikeRide Score?
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#8 Knog Blinder Skull Front$42.5889/100BikeRide Score?
9 reasons to buy
- Due to the Skull Front’s ‘USB tongue’, charging is cordless.
- This light offers 7 Skull-mode settings – and one non-skull mode.
2 reasons not to buy
- Numerous users say this light is not suitable for off-road riding, as it doesn't illuminate the path ahead.
- Some users feel that they are paying a premium for the Skull aesthetic.
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#9 Knog Mid Cobber Twinpack$99.4488/100BikeRide Score?
10 reasons to buy
- Knog’s mounts and straps can be affordably and easily replaced.
- The Mid Cobber Twinpack is equipped with Knog’s 2-year warranty.
3 reasons not to buy
- Some owners had difficulty using Knog’s provided mounts and straps.
- This light set’s asking price is at the ‘premium’ end of the scale.
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#10 Knog Blinder Skull Rear$44.9987/100BikeRide Score?
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#11 Wheel Brightz$12.9686/100BikeRide Score?
10 reasons to buy
- Many buyers say that Wheel Brightz are easy to install.
- Wheel Brightz come in 5 multi-color options and 8 single colors.
6 reasons not to buy
- Some users crave a blinking or flashing mode. There is none.
- A number of buyers say installation of Wheel Brightz is ‘fiddly’.
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#12 NiteRider Lumina 1200 Boost$68.9585/100BikeRide Score?
8 reasons to buy
- Experts and users noted the light’s “solid feel”.
- The Lumina 1200 offers great battery life, especially at low settings.
3 reasons not to buy
- Some experts have expressed reservations about the narrow beam pattern causing tunnel vision in the dark, particularly while road riding.
- A small but significant portion of users have reported that faulty electronics have caused the Lumina 1200 to stop working within the first few months of use.
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#13 Lezyne Strip Drive Pro Alert Rear$48.0081/100BikeRide Score?
9 reasons to buy
- The Pro Alert features 5x modes (3x flashing and 2 static).
- Testers say this light’s USB port is well-protected and covered.
4 reasons not to buy
- Some owners feel that Lezyne’s instructions for this light lack detail.
- Some experts and owners had difficulty attaching this light to particular aero and flat-backed seatposts.
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#14 Lezyne Zecto Drive Alert Rear$44.9980/100BikeRide Score?
10 reasons to buy
- The Zecto Drive Alert has 5 modes: 3 flashing and 2 steady.
- During the night, ‘Flash 1’ mode is “clearly visible” from 350m.
7 reasons not to buy
- A tester finds this light’s USB cover to be fiddly.
- Sometimes, ‘stop’ mode activates when riders are only slowing down.
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#15 Reelight SL150 C$46.9571/100BikeRide Score?
6 reasons to buy
- Owners say installation is simple, requiring only a Phillips head screwdriver.
- Owners love that 150 C lights are always attached to their bike and ready to go.
6 reasons not to buy
- Owners say these 150 C lights lack side illumination and visibility.
- Owners say Reelight 150 C lights turn off a few seconds after they stop pedaling.
15 Best Bike Lights
- Based on reviews from 34 experts and 44,957 users
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- Updated September 2023
