Bike lights and reflectives reviews
Shopping for new bike lights or reflectives? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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Ravemen TR30M rear light review
Lightweight and with class-leading visibility - but at the cost of brightness and runtime
By Joe Baker Last updated
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Knog Blinder Square and V Bolt rear light review - more flashing LEDs than a school electronics project
A smart and compact rear light with easy fitting, convenient charging and more fancy flashing than you thought possible
By Rachel Sokal Published
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CatEye ViZ300 rear light review – I wish the bracket was as good as the light itself
Great value; great quality, aimed at a serious rider/commuter market
By Joe Baker Published
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Moon Cerberus rear light review – it's not perfect, but this classic model is still very good
Versatile rear light with excellent 270 degree visibility and decent run times, but room for improvement with the mounting system
By Emma Silversides Published
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Ravemen PR1600 front light review
The Ravemen PR1600 outshines much of the better established competition thanks to good design, a high level of functionality and a great beam pattern
By Simon Smythe Last updated
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Knog PWR Trail 1100 review
Minimal-looking but feature-packed light that's brighter than the lumen count suggests
By Simon Smythe Last updated
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Lezyne Macro Drive 1300XXL review
A quality option that offers up a greater battery life than the competition and produces a wide beam that helps keep your peripheral vision informed
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Giant HL 100 and TL 100 combo review
Handy 'be seen lights' for urban rides
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Topeak Mini USB Combo light set review
We've tested Topeak's compact commuting lightset
By Paul Norman Published
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Knog Blinder ARC 640 review
The Knog Blinder ARC 640 is a sleek front light, but can its function match its form?
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Topeak Powerlux USB Combo review
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
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Specialized Stix Sport Combo lightset review
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
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Magicshine Eagle 600 front bike light review
The Magicshine Eagle 600 has dropped in price but retains its many impressive features
By Chris Hovenden Published
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Lezyne Strip Drive Pro rear light review
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
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Exposure Blaze rear light review
Exposure Blaze acts as a bright, compact and easy to use rear light which our tester liked.
By Hugh Gladstone Published
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Lezyne Laser Drive rear light review
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
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Exposure Blaze MK2 DayBright review
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
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Light & Motion Urban 850 Trail front light review
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
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Knog Blinder MOB V rear light review
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
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Exposure Switch front light review
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
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Knog PWR Rider front light review
Neatly packaged light with plenty of illumination, good battery life and an in-built USB powerbank
By Paul Norman Published
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Bontrager Flare RT rear light review
The Bontrager Flare RT rear light is compact, light and powerful
By Rupert Radley Published
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Lezyne KTV Drive front and rear lightset review
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
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Knog Blinder Mob Four Eyes rear light review
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
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Exposure TraceR rear light review
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
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Beryl Pixel dual light review
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
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Garmin Varia RTL515 rear light review
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
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Lezyne Lite Drive 700 XL bike light review
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
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Oxford UltraTorch 500 review
Oxford UltraTorch 500 looks to light up the way without breaking the bank
By Alex Ballinger Published