Modern bike lights can be split into two main categories — lights for road/commuting use and lights for mountain bike use. They differ vastly in terms of light output, run time, weight and expense so how can you make sure you're getting the best? That's where we can help.
We review dozens of bike lights every year at BikeRadar and this page features our pick of the best front and rear lights for road cycling and commuting.
Road lights are split into yet another two categories, however; those that provide enough illumination to enable you to see what's on the road and those that are designed to simply ensure that you're seen by other road users.
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For this guide, we've selected front lights that are more powerful and will enable you to see where you are going on unlit cycle paths or rural roads while the rear lights are designed primarily to make you visible to other road users. Factors such as battery life, weight and side visibility are more important than all-out power for the rear lights, and the prices are lower too.
If you're looking for lights for off-road riding, you need something more powerful that can light up unlit trails in dark woods littered with rocks, roots and other obstacles. You can find out more about lights for this purpose in our Buyer's guide to mountain bike lights and Best mountain bike lights round-up.
This article was last updated on 24 January 2016.
Best front lights for bikes
Blackburn Central 700
Lezyne Macro Drive 800XL
Lezyne Super Drive 1250XXL
- Price: £104.99 / US$119.99 / AU$177.49
Best rear lights for bikes
Moon Arcturus Auto Pro
Best combo bike light sets
Niterider Lumina & Sabre
Exposure Sirius Mk5 & TraceR
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