Safety Lights

If you enjoy night time bicycle riding, safety lights will be something for you to consider. There are many new types of bicycle safety lights offered today than ever before. Lighting your way, not only in front of you, but to the sides is the safest way to enjoy a bicycle ride at night. Purchasing a rechargeable lighting system for your bicycle can be quite expensive. The price usually runs over $100 for a simple bicycle lighting system.

Making yourself visible at night is very important. Most drivers of vehicles are not looking for cyclists on the road, so lighting yourself up can help you stay safe. The best safety lights to help you to be visible to traffic are xenon strobes. Choose either a red or amber strobe for the back of your bicycle and a clear strobe for the front. A low wattage headlight in the front is what the law requires for safety. These xenon strobes are also visible in daylight, making these safety lights a good choice.

There are many creative ways to bring attention to your self. Using white bicycles, reflective paint, neon orange or lime green bikes glow in the dark and increase your chances of being seen by motorists. Some bicyclists use a car light, since people are often looking for car lights and not the small pinpoint lights of a bicyclist. Other bicyclist uses safety lights on their helmets to attract attention. A beacon can be attached to your helmet with velcro.

Currently their are new LED safety lights on the market. These large LED flashers are designed to use as a highway safety light. The cost is cheap for 18 extremely bright LED lights that are sure to draw attention. Don't forget reflective tape on pedals, shoes, and clothing. To view your path ahead, you will want at least a 10 watt headlamp. The use of halogen lamps will light up your path even on the darkest streets and roads. Take safety into mind when purchasing your lighting system. Small flashing lights may look cute but will not provide the safety you need while riding your bicycle in the night.