Shell Belle Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 So I am in the market for a new front light for my road bike. I am going back to varsity on 3 January, and will be be doing lots of pre-traffic training rides in the dark. I need a front light that is bright enough so that I can see and be seen.Would really appreciate some guidance with regards to the best front and rear bicycle lights
Shell Belle Posted December 22, 2016 Author Posted December 22, 2016 Budget? Fairly open...would obviously like to keep it reasonable but want to consider all options!
Sepia Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 You have your answer as above. All good lights.Now you need to choose what you can afford.They are in your area so would not go further with this if were you.
Veebee Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 Just got the Exreme Core light about a month back. Good quality but don't find it to be very bright and it has quite a narrow beam. Maybe the endurance light will be a better option.http://www.extremelights.co.za/product/endurance-cycle-light/
carbon29er Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 I reckon the best lights for front and back come from Cycliq, the Fly6 rear and the Fly12 front. Oh, and both include a HD video camera.
V12man Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 I reckon the best lights for front and back come from Cycliq, the Fly6 rear and the Fly12 front. Oh, and both include a HD video camera.400 lumen is a touch on the dim side... 1000 lumen is about right to see where you are going in pitch darkness... more is nice but you get complaints from oncoming traffic
carbon29er Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 400 lumen is a touch on the dim side... 1000 lumen is about right to see where you are going in pitch darkness... more is nice but you get complaints from oncoming traffic400 lumen is adequate where there are street lights. And as OP is from a town with a long serving DA council I assumed the lights would be on. You might have to wait a few more months to see the benefit of Herman's service delivery before binning the 1000 lumen lights.
GerrieTruter Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 https://www.easybike.co.za/magicshine-mj-816.html I use these. Awesome lights and the battery last a long time.
Long Wheel Base Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 Like it has been said above, locally extreme lights ftw but if you are able to wait a while then aliexpress or lightmalls from the far East is a lot cheaper. I have bought lights from both and am very happy with them. But delivery time is hit and miss unfortunately, you definatley won't get it before going back to varsity. Sent from my LG-H735 using Tapatalk
BigDL Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 See.sense on the rear. Unbelievable day or night
daniemare Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 AliExpress. All the SA ones are in any case made in China, multiplied by 3 or 4. Yes they have warranties and quick delivery, but I can buy 4 and still be ahead
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