How many worthwhile bicycle light brands could you name?

Our Community › Forums › General Discussion › How many worthwhile bicycle light brands could you name?

  • Creator
    Topic
  • October 19, 2012 at 6:46 pm #912283
    Capable1
    Participant

    So far Nightrider is one that comes to mind the bicycle shops charges more and Amazon has some but I don’t know other than the brand already mention is worthwhile I also check one by Lightspeed a headlight with 800 lumens for $250 but as I mentioned before I’m trying to have worthwhile choices.:confused:

  • Creator
    Topic
Viewing 7 replies - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)
  • Author
    Replies
  • October 19, 2012 at 6:53 pm #953894
    jabberwocky
    Participant

    Light and Motion
    Dinotte
    Gemini Bike Lights
    Exposure Lights
    Lezyne
    Lupine
    Magicshine

    Also the bigger players, like Planet Bike, Cateye, Topeak, etc all make lights.

    October 19, 2012 at 7:04 pm #953895
    mstone
    Participant

    I’ve heard good things about cygolite but haven’t tried one yet.

    October 19, 2012 at 7:23 pm #953897
    Certifried
    Participant

    funny you should ask, I just posted this link:

    http://reviews.mtbr.com/2012-bike-lights-shootout

    to the big batch of bike links in the bikes and equipment forum

    Personally, I really like my Light and Motion vis360, the lumens are low but the visibility it provides is important to me. I have a Cygolite on my bars for when I need some light down the path, and it has been superb as well. I would suggest that you purchase a USB rechargeable light. They’re a bit more expensive now, but will save you money in the long run. They’re also much more convenient to charge than having a recharger and rechargeable batteries that you could lose.

    October 25, 2012 at 7:12 pm #954283
    Capable1
    Participant

    Yes I can relate I just lost my rechargable battery monday passed ugh

    October 26, 2012 at 11:09 am #954327
    5555624
    Participant

    I’ve run various Niterider lights for years. No serious complaints. (I didn’t like the TriNewt switch on the battery, but that’s no big deal.) Excellent service when I’ve needed it.

    I had a Cygolite years ago and it was not bad. No real complaints, it just was not as good as the Niterider Digital Pro 12E I had at the time.

    Personally, I would stay away from the companies where lights is just one thing they do, such as Topeak, Blackburn, etc. unless it was for a rear red light. (Something it seems anyone can make.) I had a Blackburn System X4 (or X6) and was not overly impressed. Among other things, the switch failed in a couple of months and I had problems with the case. It didn’t seem like it was meant to be used every day and last for years. I had Trek light, on one bike, which quickly developed mounting problems and did not focus light well.

    I’ve heard nothing but good things about Exposure’s lights and may pick one of them up at some point.

    October 26, 2012 at 12:14 pm #954329
    Dickie
    Participant

    @mstone 34029 wrote:

    I’ve heard good things about cygolite but haven’t tried one yet.

    I have been using a Cygolite MityCross for years and love it. Had a problem with one battery and they replaced it long after warranty for a very small charge.. good service folks always a call away. Just purchased a Knog 4V Pulsar rear light, BRILLIANT! Planes are now trying to land on my back. Super bright, USB charge, VERY easy to attach….. best rear light I have used. I also have a Blackburn blinky on my backpack which seems bright enough and has never failed, although redundant now with the Knog on my seat post.

    October 26, 2012 at 1:15 pm #954333
    Certifried
    Participant

    @Dickie 34500 wrote:

    Planes are now trying to land on my back.

    haha! I was LOL’n for real on that visual!

  • Author
    Replies
Viewing 7 replies - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.