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Bike light recommendations (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Can someone recommend some decent bike lights? I have a front one that attaches with the rubber band type thing that's pretty good except it turns on in my bag every time so it's always dead when I go to use it.

Needs be removable from the bike easily.

I would prefer USB C over micro USB. Or maybe rechargeable AA battery which I already own.

Also the rear light is gonna be attached to milk crate on the back rack.

It's for a city just to be seen so I don't need 7150 lumens.

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Love this tail light: https://www.niterider.com/products/vmax-%E2%84%A2-150-bike-taillight I have a bit of webbing on a milk crate it clips onto easily, or I can hook it to my collar or waistband.

And I use a high performance cylinder light on a headlamp under my helmet for front lighting. I like that wherever I look is always lit up that way.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I second the Niterider series. I had their front Lumina, when I realized I needed a brighter light to see all the potholes on my winter evening commutes. And got this exact rear one when I needed to upgrade my back light.

I love that it is rechargeable, and bright enough to be seen in the deceptively lit suburban light-pollution of my commute. (And they are pretty easy to find at sports/bike shops)

And the grips are good enough to hold and readjust, but can still take them off if you lock up your bike for a few hours.