Blinding deals on bike lights: best bike light deals for cyclists

We've shone a light on all the best deals to help you see and be seen through the dark months

best bike light deals

If you're riding outside at this time of year when daylight hours are in short supply, a decent set of bike lights is definitely a good idea. And if you're commuting, it's likely you're going to be riding in the dark at least one way, so lights become essential.

>>> Best bike deals

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Lezyne Super Drive 1600XXL / KTV Pro Smart Light Set from Tweeks £150 £119.99
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1600 lumens - to be clear - is A LOT. This Lezyne beam will allow you to ride unlit lanes at basically the same pace as you would in daylight. There's multiple modes, so you can tone it down when on lit streets.
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Cateye Volt 100XC and Rapid Micro light set from Rutland Cycling £39.99 £25.29
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The CatEye Volt 100XC and Rapid Micro light set are reliable, robust and affordable. Just two light modes, constant or flashing keeps things refreshingly simple. Ideal commuter lights with their 100-lumen output.
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Cateye Sync Core front and rear from Tredz £119 £84
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These smart lights can be synced together via the smartphone app, have a built in braking light mode as well as fast charging and much more. There's 500 lumens at your disposal.
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Moon Meteor Storm front bike light from Wiggle £79.99 £59.99
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Moon's variable lumen system allows you to select the exact brightness for your ride, up to 1,110 lumens in this case, whether for 'being seen' commuting or lighting up a trail. It also comes with a quick-release helmet mount.
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Knog PWR Road front light from Wiggle £57.99 £41.29
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Knog's PWR range uses swappable components so you can mix and match the lights to how you want them. This 600-lumen version has a removable power bank so that you can use it to charge other devices: perfect for the commuter or bike packer.
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Nightrider Sabre 80 rear light from Wiggle £25.00 £12.99
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We found this powerful unit was durable in all weather, as well as super bright and has great burn times of between 1:30 and 10:30 hours. Amber sides provide 180° visibility, and the easy on/off mounting strap fits a wide range of bars.
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Garmin Varia Radar Bundle from Tredz £269.99 £199.99
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Both a rear light and warning system for oncoming tail traffic. The built in radar will detect approaching vehicles up to 140 metres behind you, but we reckon up to 400 metres on a straight road. Once detected, the wireless system indicates the relative speed of vehicles approach via the head unit, also giving audible warnings. The rear light then brightens and flashes to alert the approaching traffic.
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Fabric Lumacell light set from Tredz £36.99 £19.99
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The Fabric Lumacells are lightweight, compact and have a 180 degrees visibility with the battery lasting 2.5 to 8 hours depending on setting. Waterproof and USB chargeable, these lights are great for those dark winter rides.
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Up to 33% off Lezyne at Tweeks - view deals here
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If the beam above isn't up your street, it's not the only Lezyne offer at Tweekz - there's deals across all beams (including the rather shiny new season model pictured!). In our most recent lights grouptest, we selected Lezyne as a joint winner with Exposure - with the former offering notably better value (even at RRP).
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Knog Light Pop from Wiggle £12.99 $£6.50
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The simple AA battery-powered light weighs just 56g and provides 180-degrees of visibility and a quick release bike mount, making it an ideal to just pop in your rear pocket for just incase moments.
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NiteRider Lumina1200 And Solas 250 Light Combo at Competitive Cyclist $179.99 $134.99
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Light combo for increasing visibility in dim conditions,, The headlight provides up to 1200 lumens in Boost mode. OLED digital display eliminates battery level guesswork. IP-64 rating resists moisture and dust. Group Ride mode for visibility without distraction.
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Nite Rider Lumina Micro 900 Headlight at Competitive Cyclist $74.99 $56.24
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A 900 lumen front beam that weighs in at 130g. There's five modes, so you could use this light for anything from commuting to off-road excursions.
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Nightrider Lumina 1200 Boost/Solas 250 bike light set at Jenson USA $129.99 $97.49 Bright enough to head off the beaten track or light up the dark lanes  with the recharagble light set. The Lumina front light has five settings and between 1 and 18 hours of run time, the Solas rear has four setting and up to 40hours of run time. Both come with the vital daytime flash mode.
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Cateye Volt 80 Front and Rapid Micro Rear USB Light Set $46.49 $23.99
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The CatEye Volt 80 and Rapid Micro light set are reliable, robust and affordable. Just two light modes, constant or flashing keeps things refreshingly simple. Ideal commuter lights with their 100-lumen output..
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Cateye Sync Core/Sync Kinetic Light Set $138.49 $109.49
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Connected wirelessly to each other and to a smartphone app, the CatEye Sync Core and Sync Kinetic allow one button to control both lights. The app allows you to customise lumens as well as the ability to exclude modes you don't use. Quick to charge and a run time of between 2 to 130 hours depending on setting.
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This slightest includes a 520 lumen front and 30 lumen rear - both of which attach via a rubberised mount which will fit most handlebars and seat posts.
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Moon Meteor Storm Dual Front Light from ProBikeKit $119.99 $73.49
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Moon's variable lumen system allows you to select the exact brightness for your ride, up to 1,110 lumens in this case, whether for 'being seen' commuting or lighting up a trail. It also comes with a quick-release helmet mount.
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Knog PWR Rider 450L Front Light $77.49 $46.99
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Knog's latest range of lights takes a modular approach, using swappable components to mix and match the lights to how you want them. This  version pumps out 450 lumens. The removable power bank can also be used to charge other devices making it even better for the commuter or bike packer.
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NiteRider Saber 80 from Wiggle $38.70 $23.99
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We found this powerful unit was durable in all weather, as well as super bright and has great burn times of between 1:30 and 10:30 hours. Amber sides provide 180° visibility, and the easy on/off mounting strap fits a wide range of bars.
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Garmin Varia 2 Radar Tail Light and Head Unit from Wiggle $337.00 $225.99
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Both a rear light and warning system for oncoming tail traffic. The built in radar will detect approaching vehicles up to 140 metres behind you, but we reckon up to 400 metres on a straight road. Once detected, the wireless system indicates the relative speed of vehicles approach via the head unit, also giving audible warnings. The rear light then brightens and flashes to alert the approaching traffic.
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Fabric Lumacell USB Front Light from Wiggle $24.00 $11.00
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The Fabric Lumacell is lightweight, compact and has 180 degrees visibility with the battery lasting 2.5 to 8 hours depending on setting. Waterproof and USB chargeable, this light is great for those dark winter rides.
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Knog Light Pop from Wiggle $17.50 $7.00
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The simple AA battery-powered light weighs just 56g and provides 180-degrees of visibility and a quick release bike mount, making it an ideal to just pop in your rear pocket for just incase moments.

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Simon Smythe

Simon Smythe is a hugely experienced cycling tech writer, who has been writing for Cycling Weekly since 2003. Until recently he was our senior tech writer. In his cycling career Simon has mostly focused on time trialling with a national medal, a few open wins and his club's 30-mile record in his palmares. These days he spends most of his time testing road bikes, or on a tandem doing the school run with his younger son.