Which bike light should I buy?.. Toby Investigates

[@evanscycles]

Hey All, Links to each of the lights featured in this video can now be found in the video description - Toby

[@paulagray4180]

Evans Cycles bontrager flear

[@daviddale5566]

Evans Cycles B.B.

[@jukeboxbandit4922]

Thanks for your endorsement of the Bontrager rear light. My local bike tech swears by that unit. So, your opinion pushed me over the top...I'm buying it! (Sorry that you don't get a commission.) He says that he has used it for more than three years (riding virtually every day) and that the battery seems as good as the day that he bought it.

[@f0RtEkA]

No description about what model was show in video! Why? Change that.

[@hoodafukisalice]

Great pointers and demo. Thanks Toby.

[@FooFahFoeFum]

The problem with 90% of cyclists, is they they insist on wearing black clothing all over, especially when it is dark. Black is KOOL but not very visible in the dark or when the sun is low and shining into your eyes. Cyclists should wear bright fluorescent jerseys and socks (they do exist). The front and rear flashing lights is a GREAT safety feature. Keep up the good work.

[@davidappleton7706]

That rear Bontrager Flare light is awesome. Buy one

[@skyledge3844]

I never use the flashing modes! I mean, you are way more visible and safer with a constant beam. Make sure to angle the mounts slightly to the ground as to not blind other road users and there you go! I also used good quality reflecting tape on my Black/Charcoal Giant Roam3 Ebike and it blends in quite well and you can use it anywhere on the frame. done well, this can provide 360 degrees of reflection!

[@Lolimaster]

I think flashing modes are popular because they tend to offer twice the battery life over the constant low power mode.

[@justinhaller2055]

I like the blinky light for day time it shakes drivers brains awake.

[@GaryWNorman]

I use Light and Motion's Urban 500. $49.99 500 lumens, usb rechargable. It has 4 modes, high, medium, low, and low pulse.

[@adeelhashmi3599]

Nice it Helps alot... Going to decide which one to order

[@savonet]

Yep!! Bontrager flare rt is an amazing light!!! The best !!! I algo recomend you ,to try the bontrager ion 700rt!! Top

[@annuradhakumari6730]

i like to use two pipe holder on my cycle which cost is less then 1 $ and hang a simple hand torch light on it ..this is also safe and chipper .

[@tyecook9630]

Im a daily commuter and I use a cygolite metro 550 on the front. Its rechargeable, very bright and has a daytime strobe that will make you obvious to oncoming traffic even in sunlight. On the back is a cygolite hotshot 50, also rechargeable and crazy bright and also exceptionally visible during the day. And at night it's simply impossible to miss. I had a fellow cyclists pull up beside me at a stoplight one night and say "holy shit dude, if someone hits you from behind it's on purpose!"..enough said...

[@neotekz]

As a cyclist too pls stop using flashing mode, it doesnt work any better than a solid beam and will also annoy anyone that can see it.

[@emilyliao6218]

I like nkomax bike light, so smart, auto on/off and waterproof :)

[@tube4waldek]

Flashing lights of bikers are so much more difficult to localize when you are driving a car! Causing much irritation and not safety. Use a steady light mode with healthy batteries and you'll be immensely visible and not being toxic on the road.

[@bob-ny6kn]

Bicycler here... can you add more detail to why you see blinky lights as bad versus steady lights? I like to be informed of other lines of thought. Thank you. (My view - when I drive, I like to "know" the blinky will be an under-powered vehicle)

[@gurugamer8632]

Have you heard about the Garmin Varia RTL515? It has a radar that shows indication on your Garmin bike computer or Wahoo element of car's approaching you from behind

[@Ski3tmik3]

Awesome vid thanks man 👍🏻

[@youdontsay1982]

The lights should never be pointed high enough to be annoying at night. (*some people live to be annoyed and gripe, f them, they can't be pleased) Cars with the high beams left on as the go by are much brighter, much more of a danger when its a lifted truck/suv, and far worse than any bike light. F U to all the motorists bitching in these comments. Semi-lost drivers and Lyft/Uber drivers making turns at the last minute are far more dangerous than a bike with a blinking light. Bad turns without signals occur thousands of times a night.... if anyone wants to make things safer, start there with the motorists. If you see the bike - it worked. I have been hit by a car when I had one steady beam, it just wasn't enough to make the driver notice me as they were leaving the parking lot. I'll never feel bad for a blinking light at a reasonable angle. Blinking gets you noticed, and staying on your bike. Yes, riding home with a steady 1000 lumens might have worked, but the batteries don't last long enough at that output.

[@carloscastillopardo9284]

and the name models are......... ?????

[@m9078jk3]

Use multiple multi watt output power Class IV blinding and burning LASER's instead in addition to a powerful barely portable searchlight for the front light like a 100 watt Xenon Searchlight 8000 lumens. You can use a multi watt Laser light show for the rear blinkers You will need some extra batteries though

[@CANADA-fq9fh]

Rear light strobe just okay, but certainly prefer the American giant CYGOLITE

[@twosix_00]

Hello, how are you, currently I have been looking for some lights and I have seen several positive reviews of Cygolite, what lights do you recommend for road cycling?

[@CANADA-fq9fh]

±Two Six: hi, thank you for your message. However,you can try OMEGA Rear Lights, they are as good as or even stronger than Cygolite👈

[@twosix_00]

@@CANADA-fq9fh are from Niterider?

[@CANADA-fq9fh]

+Two Six: No, "Niterider" is a different brand totally also ridiculously expensive where you can go for a powerful "Strada" for front and also another powerful rear light "LeZyne" I think it's not as expensive as the first or the 2nd and last but not least, the American superstar, "Thrunite V6" is amazing for the front light and also much cheaper. Hope that helps bud.

[@ZanesFacebook]

The number one reason I don't like flash modes is because, and maybe it's just the area I live, birds HATE IT! I couldn't figure out why I always heard the sound of rain as I rode through the parking lot at night to get to work. Until one night when they finally got me. The flashing would disturb the birds and the entire flock would chase me, dive bombing and shitting all over the place. Every night

[@Lolimaster]

I can imagine the birds like some reanimated japanese soldiers going full BANZAI on you...

[@xelseartheonlyone1267]

I have bought 2 headlights both disasters. The one would fall off the bar. And the other would close even with full battery. Why they suck so much? Can't i find a reliable stay at place headlight without giving a fortune?

[@yell50]

You got lighting for your cycle that is OK but you should wear reflective clothing also this will make you stick out like a sore thumb which is preferable.

[@miwmiw01]

could you indicate the items and models for each. thanks

[@davidrossmiller8349]

My wife has Vold 100xe it's very bright 28.00 I went for overkill and bought the solorstorm X3 oddley it's 32.00 just a few dollars more then my wife's light and has low,med and high.

[@winstonlindsay8486]

What's the best bicycle theft tracking device and what's the best ergon handle bar grip for folding Brompton/Mountain bike?

[@multiplitude]

thanks for the video. Do you know ENFITNIX XLITE100 ? It's a cheap rear light that indicates when braking. Very interesting if one day you compare different rear lights.

[@frozerekmeyata4091]

The FWE is so cheap and small why not put one on each fork blade to be always flashing, then use the Exposure on the bars on steady mode? Just a bizarre thought.

[@Nagarjuna-lz4vv]

I am riding in dark country side which would be best for me

[@chloehart527]

Why not pay a fraction of the price by mounting a nifty 18650 flashlight ($5+) on the handlebar of your bike with a mount ($4-$5) to match (or even surpass, depending on the quality of the mounted flashlight) the performance of $300+ bicycle lights? It may or may not be ideal for mtbs but for my roadie it works like a charm.

[@ZanesFacebook]

Chloe Hart HA! When I was 15 I bought a gas powered scooter from ebay. Literally a kick scooter with a seat and an engine. I went to Walmart and bought a "1,000,000 lumen" hand held spotlight - one of those ones people use to spot deer. Duct taped it to the handlebars and it served me well for two years. And only cost $50

[@badimpulses17]

Magic Shine light

[@themaddy9382]

repco 20$ front and back, works great!!

[@nicholascremato]

We need descriptions and links in the video!

[@TheIcebon]

Why not turn it on indoors? It’s not going to blind anyone?

[@HeathenGeek]

The most important feature of a quality bike light should be a single switch / button to switch it on and off. 2 lights on the front and 2 on the back make quickly popping in and back out of a shop annoying as fuck when you've got to cycle through 7 different modes for each one. The mode functions should handled by a separate slider / rotary dial. Anyone know a decent quality light with this feature?

[@richym2020]

What about the Exposure Race MK11 - Is that suitable for mostly road riding? Does anyone have this light or seen it in action?

[@rich-ed4bn]

does the mounting on your seat stay come with the light or, how to buy it? I commute. mounting on my seat post is not practical because I typically have a pannier on a rack which would block the light. so it must be mounted on the seat stay. thanks.

[@tymesho]

hey Evan, I have a ebike (pedego) with the light already hard wired to the battery. I'm looking for a "vintage" looking replacement. any ideas, or, can you wire these lights your showing? thanks!

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

Nothing compares to a quality hub dynamo and top-tier dynamo lights, like the Schmidt Edelux, the Busch & Müller IQ X or the ridiculously overpriced Exposure Revo headlight and a Schmidt, Bush & Müller or Supernova taillight.

[@DAN.eight6]

Not stating prices defies the point of the video.

[@hasmiks9197]

Bro can you write and link the lights on the desciption please!

[@honghegu5046]

What are the models?

[@gillenzfluff8380]

Do any of these last longer than a few years I'm fed up buying crap that breaks every few years!

[@videowithsanat7483]

How much price of the light sir

[@NoodlesTBograt]

This is a joke right, £220 for a torch ( does the bike come free with it)????

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

A good percentage of idiots have wishful thinking that causes them to believe the more they pay for certain items, they safer they will be, reguardless of the items' performance.

[@allgoo1964]

NoodlesTBograt says: "This is a joke right, £220 for a torch.." == I share the same sentiment. For me, $60,- max. min. 250 lumens, 2 hour run time. which is not that hard to find, and it'll be even easier to find in the near future since the price of LED becoming cheaper and cheaper. Latest one I bough was $20.- Cateye Volt200, most compact on the market, it fits in any pocket. I carry it anywhere, anytime just in case I can't beat the sunset.

[@corium_]

£244.95 i dont think so...... do you get commision ?

[@UenoLocker54]

It's a pretty fancy light and when they get to that level of lumens legitimately that's about what they cost. Lots of amazon lights pretend to be that bright and are far off the mark.

[@stevebevan5104]

Is a flashing light without a solid light actually legal in the UK?

[@kierenkd]

technically, all diodes flash

[@technicalvinayak2312]

can I buy in India

[@mr2nut123]

Grabs attention alright.. and blinds them, making them want to drive into you instead of its intent of being safe.

[@bob-ny6kn]

Girlfriend doesn't like blinky mode? Time to fine a new one... girlfriend, that is... keep the blinky.

[@sfuchs]

Did you mean this: www.exposurelights.com/cycle-lights/front-lights/exposure-strada-800?

[@sayansarkar8854]

This light is 250 rs or dollar????

[@sayansarkar8854]

@Beelzebot thank you brother 🙏

[@justinhaller2055]

404 error

[@evanscycles]

thanks for flagging Justin. We've updated the links where relevant.

[@MrSubielove]

man that Strada is expensive!

[@suminshizzles6951]

Dont buy a moon that is for sure. Comet lasted two weeks. Replacenment another 2 months. Now my front light, also a moon (300), is stuck on highest setting and wont dim the bastard until the low battery light comes on. Only then can i lower settings at wich point its pointless as the battery is nearly dead. So no i have a front light that i can only use for an hour at the most, if that. Stay away from this crap. There are far better lights out and there. I am not a shill hence i did not name any other lights but there is plenty of choice.

[@hophop9745]

I HAATE when people use flashing lights, its so god damn annoying, you cant see anything when someone comes towards you with this kind of light. the eyes cant get used to the always changing brightness. you dont need to the center of attention of the whole street, you just need people to know that you are there.

[@jamespalmer5407]

Kelke van Lessen ah stfu

[@randy2472]

Kelke van Lessen you can't be a cyclists. flashing lights front and back are legal and more noticeable than constant, i use them all the time like most other cyclist do. now get back in your car and fuck off!

[@kyle8952]

I only ride a bike, I can't drive, and he's right. Flashing lights coming the other way are fucking horrible on the eyes.

[@k1dicarus]

Many people don't see a difference when compared to a normal light. That is probably even the majority. For me personal they can be fucking annoying. When too bright, too high angled and too fast flashing. But the real problem is some people are more sensitive to strobes than other to the point where they get headaches or seizures. Sounds exaggerated? Don't believe me, ask you local Doc about seizures from strobe light. That is also the reason they are not allowed in some countries.

[@jgroeneveld]

I also hate the flashing lights as a cyclist. In a car i would not care that much because the headlights of the car would balance the brightness anyway but as a cyclist on a dark path its supper annoying to have someone with a super bright flashing light coming towards you. Its impossible to see anything. Especially in a city with small cycle ways its horrible

[@frankrubino1883]

Bike horns

[@freedomfighter2911]

Buy a LUPINE!!!!!

[@smakersify]

you failed!!! this review, next time put the models of the lights.

[@rameetasingh7743]

rs

[@GabRebSebas]

Horrible description, video content and leaves ppl with so many questions with that been said boom👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎