Lights set for country roads (100 euro budget!)

tadgho

Sorry if there are related threads already, a quick search showed a few but most were outdated, not taking into consideration the latest technologies!!
Have recently taken up cycling as a new venture, usually only getting out on weekends since the dark evenings have arrived. Looking to buy a front and rear light set on a budget of around 100 euro. I will by cycling on unlit, dark country roads usually. Ideally I would want the lights to last at least 3 hours. What would I be looking for with this spec or can anyone recommend something that might suit? Thanks in advance!

Takca

tadgho wrote: »

Sorry if there are related threads already, a quick search showed a few but most were outdated, not taking into consideration the latest technologies!!
Have recently taken up cycling as a new venture, usually only getting out on weekends since the dark evenings have arrived. Looking to buy a front and rear light set on a budget of around 100 euro. I will by cycling on unlit, dark country roads usually. Ideally I would want the lights to last at least 3 hours. What would I be looking for with this spec or can anyone recommend something that might suit? Thanks in advance!

Here is what I use and am pretty happy with the setup for cycling on country roads,

For the front I got the "Trelock LS 950" last year(€77) and couldn't fault it, the light is focused where its supposed to be so less likely to blind cars. The strength is adjustable and it gives a reading on how many hours are left(6+ on the highest setting). I also ride with a second front light(a cheaper one) incase of a problem with one.

For the back I have 2 reasonably good lights but honestly am not too worried about how bright they are, were I cycle at night there is zero other light most of the time so they don't need to be super to stand out, I worry more that they might be blinding drivers. I always use 2 incase one stops working and I don't notice.

I also stick on a small running hi-vis if cycling at night

Edit: I should mention that one of my rear lights is a garmin varia, so I get a bleep from garmin when a car is approaching from the rear, but I wouldn't see it as required at night as you see the headlights.

hesker

I picked up a Moon Nebula for the rear recently and find it excellent. There are plenty of online reviews. Cost about 30 euro. Rechargeable.

I also picked up a couple from way out east. Good light but the cover on the usb port does not look very robust. For dry nights only. So I would stick with EU for reliability.

For the front have a look at the other thread currently on page one. There are some great front lights out now with lots of light and little glare.

sprite0

I have a Moon Meteor Storm Pro on the front. Great light and long run times on the mid settings which a plenty bright for rural roads. Has a handy remote also for changing the setting. Also has a brilliant daytime flash mode that will get you noticed.£71 on Amazon

Eamonnator

Takca wrote: »

Here is what I use and am pretty happy with the setup for cycling on country roads,

For the front I got the "Trelock LS 950" last year(€77) and couldn't fault it, the light is focused where its supposed to be so less likely to blind cars. The strength is adjustable and it gives a reading on how many hours are left(6+ on the highest setting). I also ride with a second front light(a cheaper one) incase of a problem with one.

For the back I have 2 reasonably good lights but honestly am not too worried about how bright they are, were I cycle at night there is zero other light most of the time so they don't need to be super to stand out, I worry more that they might be blinding drivers. I always use 2 incase one stops working and I don't notice.

I also stick on a small running hi-vis if cycling at night

Edit: I should mention that one of my rear lights is a garmin varia, so I get a bleep from garmin when a car is approaching from the rear, but I wouldn't see it as required at night as you see the headlights.

I would take issue with this. You need good rear lights.
Suppose you're just cycling along and a car approaches you from the front at the same time as a car is approaching you from the rear. The car behind you may not see you unless you have a good bright rear light.

Takca

Eamonnator wrote: »

I would take issue with this. You need good rear lights.
Suppose you're just cycling along and a car approaches you from the front at the same time as a car is approaching you from the rear. The car behind you may not see you unless you have a good bright rear light.

I wasn't thinking of that scenario, I still think the rear lights I have are bright enough, but your correct it does matter.

ED E

Just whatever you do, don't put red on front or white on the back. See it all the time unfortunately.

Mc Love

My rear light has a white option and a flashing red and white, god only knows what that is for.

Bought these but I think I'd like a second set to be safe

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B076PYZ63M?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Wear one of these too at the moment in case one of my lights runs out of charge

http://www.halobelt.com/buy-led-safety-belt/halo-belt-led-safety-belt

cdaly_

Hub dynamos are the way to go for any distance or commuting.

Start here and here

Macy0161

I still want to get the dynamo hub set up, but got this in the meantime

https://www.probikekit.co.uk/cycling-accessories/lezyne-power-drive-1100i-loaded-front-light/11509389.html

I've mainly used it on commutes, but I was impressed when I was in work late and cut through an unlit path. I got it with the Power Strip rear light - they're doing the bundled for under €100

triggermortis

I have a Trelock LS950 and cateye 400 on the front and a cycliq fly 6 on the back. I have a second non-brand rear light and another red light for my rucksack.
This set up is over your 100 euro budget, but the front lights will last well over 4-5 hours, longer if used at lower settings although I'm not sure how long the cycliq lasts ( I usually charge it in work each evening after less than 2 hours use, but the beep indicator tells me there's 75% charge left)