Best bike lights

No more forgetting your bike lights – dull autumn mornings call for extra visibility and leaving work in the dark is now a given. Soon, we’ll be cycling into work in dark mode, too.

Front and rear bike lights are essential and this autumn there’s much more to them than a simple beam: from smart flashes that react to junctions to eco-lights that charge your phone, these are the brightest bike bulbs on the market.

Proviz LED360 Canopus & Vega Bike Light Set

The front Canopus light has side windows to help you be seen when at traffic lights. It’s super energy-efficient: the battery lasts eight hours on constant mode.

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£59.99 | Proviz Sports | Buy it now

See.Sense ACE

These award-winning smart lights react to risks like junctions by flashing brighter and faster. Pair with app to share ride insights and set up crash alerts.

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£79.99 | See.Sense | Buy it now

Knog PWR Commuter 450L

Doubles as a power bank so you can charge your phone as you ride. Modes include commuter, stamina and eco-flash.

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£19.99 | Wiggle | Buy it now

Beryl Burner Brake

A waterproof, 200-lumen rear light that detects when you slow down and warns other road users by intensifying the beam.

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£39.99 | Beryl | Buy it now

Cateye AMPP 400 Front Bike Light

This USB rechargeable headlight features a wide beam with OptiCube lens technology and four light modes.

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£34.99 | Halfords | Buy it now