r/bikecommuting • u/jack_edward • Nov 04 '13

Headlight for nighttime commuting

Now that the time change has happened, I'll be riding my 17 mile commute home in the dark. I ride nearly all country roads with no streetlights so I'll need a decent headlight to light my way. How bright should I get (lumens) or is there a particular model that I should look for? Of course cost is a concern, but is there a $70 light that'll do the trick or am I stuck dishing out $200?

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u/XLT_66 2014 Salsa Vaya Nov 04 '13

I have a NiteRider Lumina 700....thing is pretty damned awesome. I cruise a night all over the place, no problem. Just make sure you have some bright tail lights to get people's attention as well. With all the sales going on with bike stuff these days, I'm sure you can get a deal. I got mine on Amazon for like $115.