{"id":57815,"date":"2023-10-29T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/d3d271ae-784d-4f63-8fd7-4b14b38ec494"},"modified":"2023-12-22T13:48:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T12:48:32","slug":"best-bike-lights-2024-front-and-rear-lights-for-road-cycling-and-commuting","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-bike-lights-2024-front-and-rear-lights-for-road-cycling-and-commuting\/","title":{"rendered":"Best bike lights 2024 | Front and rear lights for road cycling and commuting"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Alex Evans\n <\/p>

Published: Sunday, 29 October 2023 at 16:00 PM<\/p>

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A set of the best bike lights should be one of the first cycling accessories on your shopping list. Needless to say, they are essential when cycling at night<\/a> or if visibility is poor, making lights a must-have during the winter and a smart addition to your bike even in the summer.<\/p>

It\u2019s a legal requirement in the United Kingdom to have lights on your bike if you\u2019re cycling after sunset (we’ve got a full guide on bike light laws<\/a>), but some riders like to use them during the day as well, especially during the winter, in order to increase visibility to other road users.<\/p>

Our expert reviewers have tested dozens of light sets to bring you the definitive list of what we believe are the best road and commuting lights on the market.<\/p>

Check out our separate round-up of the best mountain bike lights<\/a> if you’re after lights for riding off-road on trails.<\/p>

You can also jump to our buyer’s guide to lights<\/a> for more information on lights, from lumen output to beam width.<\/p>

Best bike lights at a glance<\/h2>

Here’s BikeRadar’s pick of the best front lights, best rear lights and the best light sets we’ve tested. Read on for more options.<\/p>

Best front light for under \u00a3150 or $200:<\/strong> Bontrager Ion Pro RT<\/p>

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Best front light for under \u00a3100 or $150:<\/strong> Lezyne Macro Drive 1400 <\/p>

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Best front light for under \u00a360 or $70:<\/strong> Halfords Advanced 1600 lumen<\/p>

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Best front light for under \u00a340 or $60:<\/strong> Lezyne Hecto Drive 500XL<\/p>

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Best rear light:<\/strong> Exposure TraceR DayBright rear light<\/p>

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Best front & rear light set: <\/strong>Bontrager Ion 200 RT and Flare RT<\/p>

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