A well-lit bike is equipped with front, side and rear lighting to ensure your visibility to motorists and pedestrians.
For commuting or riding after dark especially on trail rides that are far from ambient light sources your front light needs to be
a high-output lighting system so you see well ahead of you.
High-output lighting systems
These usually are rechargeable light systems that offer maximum illumination. They are higher priced but much brighter than
safety lights, and they help you see where you re going on the trail or road in nearly all conditions.
Front, side and rear safety lights
These help motorists see you in dim light conditions. The brightest ones also improve your visibility in the daytime. However,
they re not bright enough to help you see where you re going for most night riding. The main differences between safety light
models are in mounting options, the number of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and whether they use rechargeable or disposable
batteries.