Whether you’re looking for a new headlight to light up your commute home or need something brighter for those dawn and dusk rides, the right bike lights amazon can make all the difference. The two main things to consider are power level and battery life. There’s a lot of variety out there in both categories but these are some of the top rated options for both.
This set from Bontrager includes a front light with filtered side visibility and a rear light that’s integrated into the battery pack. The front light has a narrow high-brightness beam that’s optimized for helmet use and the rear light features a flashing amber mode to help other cyclists see you on dark trails. It was a recommendation from both Karl Wiedemann, a shop mechanic and industry insider, and Mike White, a lifelong Alaskan snow biker who spends lots of time biking at night.
This is a powerful, compact front light that’s one of the most expensive on this list but it gets rave reviews from experts and riders alike. It’s one of the only lights we’ve seen that uses a smart design to minimize blinding glare for other road users. Most other headlights have circular beams that shine as much in the sky as they do on the ground and this can be dangerous and annoying for other people on the road. The XLR’s beam is angled to eliminate this problem and it also burns a lot less than you might expect for a light with 1000 lumens on full power.