Bike lights and reflectives reviews

The Bontrager Flare RT rear light is compact, light and powerful

By Rupert Radley Published 13 December 18

The new format Lezyne KTV Drive light set has plenty of output for commutes or daytime running, in a compact format although it's tricky to recharge both at once

By Paul Norman Published 14 January 18

The simple and effective Knog Blinder Mob Four Eyes is a very good rear bike light, with good brightness, a choice of modes, and impressive battery life.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 15 September 16

British brand Exposure provide well built, stylish and bright lights for both road and off-road riders. The Exposure TraceR has done a great job at keeping me seen from the rear

By Symon Lewis Published 12 May 17

The Beryl Pixel is a 'be seen' light that can be used front or rear and is very versatile in urban riding situations

By Symon Lewis Published 25 September 18

The Garmin Varia radar-operated rear light is a surprisingly effective, if pricey way to keep abreast of what’s happening behind you

By Paul Norman Published 25 September 20

The Lezyne Lite Drive 700 XL is the entry-level light to Lezyne’s performance range, designed to see with as well as to be seen

By Paul Norman Published 27 October 17

Oxford UltraTorch 500 looks to light up the way without breaking the bank

By Alex Ballinger Published 8 October 18

As bright a front light as you could ever need for road riding, the Exposure Strada 1200 is an well-constructed light with class-leading battery life.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 17 October 16

The Moon XPower 780 front light feels solid and comes with a range of settings

By Cycling Weekly Published 11 November 14

Practical and highly visible, the NiteRider Micro 650/Sabre 80 have you covered if you commute on unlit roads

By James Bracey Published 14 October 19

Bike light test: Exposure Race Mk8 £224.95

By Cycling Weekly Published 15 November 13

A great light for urban commuting and country lane riding. Exposure Lights Sirius Mk3 front light comes highly recommended.

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 10 November 14

The Bontrager Ion 700 RT is a neat front light with its slim design

By Henry Robertshaw Published 9 October 15

By Cycling Weekly Published 23 November 12

Hope R4 LED front bike lights covers all your seeing needs at this time of year, whether that is on or off-road

By Symon Lewis Published 29 October 14

The Guee Aero-X rear light is a good rear light if you need something that will fit an aero seatpost, just be careful not to snap the rubberised bands.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 8 July 16

The MyTinySun Folkslight is a very bright front light that doesn't cost the earth

By Henry Robertshaw Published 12 October 15

Getting you seen is just the start of these lights’ capability

By Paul Norman Published 12 December 19

The Light & Motion Urban 1000 is a brilliantly designed light that'll help you in all types of commutes, even outside of the urban environment

By Symon Lewis Published 24 September 18

The Knog Plus lights can be attached to the bike or clothing for a versatile to-be-seen option

By Paul Norman Published 8 October 18

The NiteRider Sentinel 150 is a very good rear light with impressive brightness and a neat feature that projects a lazer bike lane onto the road behind you.

By Nick Busca Published 4 August 16

The Blackburn Dayblazer 400 front and 65 rear lights sit in the brand's 'be seen' light category

By Rupert Radley Published 15 October 19

Side on visibility is often over looked by cyclists, potentially increasing the risk of accidents in low light. Fibre flare lights aim to significantly improve side illumination.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 28 November 14

We've tested Lumicycle's very powerful Apex light both on road and off. It's as powerful as a car headlamp and provides as much confidence when riding.

By Paul Norman Published 5 February 16

The Guee Sol 700 Plus is a very compact and well performing front light with a great ambient sensor that gives power according to the external light conditions

By Nick Busca Published 6 August 16

Exposure Strada Mk5 Front Light £269.95

By Mike Hawkins Published 13 January 14