Shopping for LED bike lights

Shopping for LED bike lights can be a complicated process, but by researching the market wisely you can come to make a purchase that you won't come to regret later. LED lights first hit the market during the late 1980's, but only really came to prominence once the costs of white LED came down. It may be advisable to witness potential lights at work before you hand over your cash. Of course, this is perfectly possible when shopping in the high street, but could obviously prove not to be an option when shopping online. The brighter the light, the higher the financial cost, but you may well find that this leads to an investment worth making.

Securing the perfect fit

By visiting your local bike shop you can start to make sense of your market. Your budget should help you to eliminate some choices and narrow down your selection of LED bike lights further. If possible, you may wish to actually fit the product to your bike to ensure that a good fit is provided. You should also find out which batteries your potential bike lights are supported by, and assess as to whether you'll be able to replace the batteries with ease when they do inevitably run out. Meanwhile, it's possible to assess the brightness of the lights by checking what is labelled the €lumen rating'. You may need to approach the lumen rating cautiously however, as the manufacturers can base this on ideal conditions as opposed to the dimly-lit realities that you and your bike might come to face.

Getting the right LED bike lights

Once you've identified a series of LED bike lights that you are interested in, you should then identify which light will provide the brightness level you need but at the lowest wattage in order to preserve power levels and allow you to cycle for longer. If shopping at a high street bike retailer, you may wish to ask a member of staff to allow you to compare the brightness levels of multiple LED bike lights in order for you to come to an informed decision. Meanwhile, some cyclists do choose to shop online for lights, so when watching the lights at play before a purchase isn't an option, be sure to choose an online supplier with a great reputation. Some online-only retailers are famed within the cycling world, so if in doubt you may wish to stick with companies of this type, that are likely to go the extra mile in order to match you with the best LED bike lights in terms of your needs, budget and the bike itself that they'll be added to.