Bike lights and reflectives reviews

A compact lightset designed for being seen, rather than for seeing. Built-in USB charging means you don’t have to worry about forgetting a cable.

By Stefan Abram Published 25 January 21

We've tested Specialized's Stix Sport Combo lightset, a compact good value pair of lights to be seen with when out on the road. They're USB rechargeable and don't get in the way when riding.

By Paul Norman Published 18 March 16

The Magicshine Eagle 600 has dropped in price but retains its many impressive features

By Chris Hovenden Published 4 November 15

The Lezyne Strip Drive Pro is the company’s highest output rear light. In its brightest daytime flashing mode, it’s good for 300 lumens

By Paul Norman Published 22 June 18

Exposure Blaze acts as a bright, compact and easy to use rear light which our tester liked.

By Hugh Gladstone Published 8 November 14

The Lezyne Laser Drive rear light has a flashing mode with 250 lumen output and projects two guidelines onto the road surface for extra visibility

By Paul Norman Published 27 October 17

We adore the lights that UK brand Exposure produces and the Exposure Blaze MK2 DayBright is no exception to the great performance and finish we've come to expect

By Symon Lewis Published 15 October 18

We've put the Light & Motion Urban 850 Trail front light through its paces, being impressed by its brightness, but side illumination could be better.

By Paul Norman Published 5 August 16

The Knog Blinder MOB V is a very smart rear light which you won't need cable charge as it features an integrated USB plug that can survive all conditions.

By Nick Busca Published 14 August 16

British brand Exposure has been providing road riders and mountain bikers with quality light components for many years. How does the latest Exposure Switch deal with the commute?

By Symon Lewis Published 6 March 17

Neatly packaged light with plenty of illumination, good battery life and an in-built USB powerbank

By Paul Norman Published 16 February 19

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

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