By Mildred Locke

Published: Thursday, 17 November 2022 at 12:00 am

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With dark morning and evening hours already here, now’s the time to stock up on some decent lights for cycling to work or night riding.

As bike light laws in the UK stipulate your bike must have working front and back lights on public roads between sunset and sunrise, a spare set of budget bike lights could save the day on winter training rides. 

Of course, you could spend a fortune on high-end lights, but if that’s not your bag here’s a list of affordable options to keep you pedalling safely.

This list of budget bike lights contains the best front bike lights we’ve tested under £50 / $60 and the best rear lights cheaper than £30 / $35.

If your budget can stretch further, our guide to the best bike lights for road cycling includes more expensive options. Or, if you go trail riding at night, head to our guide to the best mountain bike lights.

Best budget bike light sets in 2022, as rated by our expert testers

Topeak RedLite Mega rear light

Cycling Plus

The Topeak RedLite Mega rear light is arguably one of the best lights on the market, which is why we gave it a full five stars when we reviewed it.

It hits that sweet spot for excellent visibility, while not being so bright it can dazzle oncomers. It’s well built and hardy, survived our abusive testing, and will serve you well during the cold and wet months to come.

• Read our full Topeak RedLite Mega rear light review