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Why Are Bicycle Lights Important?
"The most important thing for cyclists is to make sure we can be seen by motorists(because, unfortunately, they might kill us if they don’t see us). The second most important thing is to make sure we can see where we are going (for obvious reasons). Both of these are vital for safety, which is why I so strongly believe that bike lights are the best thing you can spend your money on once you start commuting by bike. (I am usually the most brightly-lit cyclist for miles around when I cycle.) The question is, how to choose the right bike lights for your money, with such a vast choice available?"- Average Joe Cyclist
Complete Guide to Bike Lights- by Average Joe Cyclist
"The most important thing for cyclists is to make sure we can be seen by motorists(because, unfortunately, they might kill us if they don’t see us). The second most important thing is to make sure we can see where we are going (for obvious reasons). Both of these are vital for safety, which is why I so strongly believe that bike lights are the best thing you can spend your money on once you start commuting by bike. (I am usually the most brightly-lit cyclist for miles around when I cycle.) The question is, how to choose the right bike lights for your money, with such a vast choice available?"
Categories of Bike Lights
The first thing to know is that bike lights are designed for two main categories:
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- lights to use on mountain bikes on mountains and trails; and
- lights to use on the road.
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These two kinds of bike lights are very different in weight, expense, how long they run, and how much light they produce. So start by deciding which type of bike light you need. For most commuters, you want lights designed for use on roads, not mountains."
How Bike Light Power is Measured
" The Lumen is the unit for measuring brightness, now that Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are standard. Bear in mind however that while 3,000 lumens is ultra-bright when focused in a laser-like beam, it becomes less bright if it is diffused into a wide angle beam. So you have to factor in breadth of beam as well as power when assessing the brightness of lights."
Important points to consider when choosing your lights include:
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- Power (measured in lumens)
- Beam (a powerful light that is dispersed too widely becomes less powerful)
- Battery life
- How easy it is to recharge the batteries
- Side visibility
- Weight
- How easy they are to take on and take off
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(Information from Average Joe Cyclist- averagejoecyclist.com)
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BUZZTRONICS LIGHT TIRE SPARX RED VALVE w/BATT CDof2
Ultra bright LED's
Screws onto valve stem like a valve cap
Motion activated
Extra batteries included
Color: Red Front / Rear: Front & Rear
Mount: Valve Lumens: Not Published
Lumen Range: 1-100
Screws onto valve stem like a valve cap
Motion activated
Extra batteries included
Color: Red Front / Rear: Front & Rear
Mount: Valve Lumens: Not Published
Lumen Range: 1-100
$12.99
$10.99
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Sunlite LIGHT SUNLT WHEEL GLOW f/ONE-WHEEL DISC
Make your wheels glow with the Sunlite Glow Wheel Disc.
$20.00
$18.00
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Sunlite LIGHT SUNLT FT POWER SPOT 1-LED USB 100 LUMEN BK
Keep the trail lit for your bike with the Sunlite Power Spot.
$28.00
$25.20
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Sunlite LIGHT SUNLT COMBO HL-L109/TL-L201 BK
Keep your bike lit up with the Sunlite Combo Light Set.
$46.00
$41.40
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Sunlite LIGHT SUNLT COMBO DOT-USB BK
Light up your bike with the Sunlite Light Combo USB Dots.
$24.00
$21.60
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CygoLite Cygolite, Hotrod 50 USB, Tail light, 50 lumens
Engineered for the ultimate road cyclist, the Hotrod 50 unleashes a powerful 50 lumens of flashing output for unprecedented night and day cycling safety. Its cluster mounted array of LEDs work in unison for an extra wide and powerful output, maximizing yo
$39.95
$45.00
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Sunlite LIGHT SUNLT COMBO HL-L380/TL-L340
combo pack- Front and Back lights
Headlight:
Advanced Nichia 3 L.E.D. front light
200 hour run time
Includes 2 "AAA" batteries
2 modes (1 Steady and 1 Flashing)
QR bracket fits (22.2mm-31.8mm)
Taillight:
3 super bright LED`s
2 modes (1 Steady and
Headlight:
Advanced Nichia 3 L.E.D. front light
200 hour run time
Includes 2 "AAA" batteries
2 modes (1 Steady and 1 Flashing)
QR bracket fits (22.2mm-31.8mm)
Taillight:
3 super bright LED`s
2 modes (1 Steady and
$15.99
$24.99
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LIGHT TIRE SPARX BLU VALVE w/BATT CDof2
Ultra bright LED's
Screws onto valve stem like a valve cap
Motion activated
Extra batteries included
Color: Blue Front / Rear: Front & Rear
Mount: Valve Lumens: Not Published
Lumen Range: 1-100
Screws onto valve stem like a valve cap
Motion activated
Extra batteries included
Color: Blue Front / Rear: Front & Rear
Mount: Valve Lumens: Not Published
Lumen Range: 1-100
$12.99
$10.99
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Sunlite LIGHT SUNLT RR TL-L340 3-LED
Seat post light
3 super bright LEDs
2 mode (1 Steady and 1 Flashing)
Water resistant
Seatpost mount
Uses 2x AAA batteries (included)
ROHS certified
Color: Black Modes: 2
Front/Rear: Rear Lumens: Not Published
Lumen Range: 1-100
3 super bright LEDs
2 mode (1 Steady and 1 Flashing)
Water resistant
Seatpost mount
Uses 2x AAA batteries (included)
ROHS certified
Color: Black Modes: 2
Front/Rear: Rear Lumens: Not Published
Lumen Range: 1-100
$10.00
$12.00
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LIGHT TIRE SPARX PATTERN STIX RD/BU
bike light bar- Superbright chrome lugnut style light sticks
Rainbow colors
Screws onto regular shrader valve
Motion activated
Extra batteries included
Color: Red/Blue Modes: 6
Front / Rear: Front & Rear Mount: Valve
Lumens: Not Published Lumen Ran
Rainbow colors
Screws onto regular shrader valve
Motion activated
Extra batteries included
Color: Red/Blue Modes: 6
Front / Rear: Front & Rear Mount: Valve
Lumens: Not Published Lumen Ran
$13.99
$12.00
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CygoLite Cygo light Metro Pro 1100
SPECIAL WEBSITE ONLY SALE
1100 LUMEN CYCLING LIGHT, Rechargable
1100 LUMEN CYCLING LIGHT, Rechargable
$115.00
$110.00