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Lighting (Accessory) · NiteRider
The Lumina 1200 Boost is for riders who go faster or ride darker places than a suburban bike path: it throws 1200 lumens in boost mode, has a lock mode so it will not turn on in a bag, and a sturdy bar strap mount. It is a popular light for eMTB and fat-tire riders who hit unlit trails, and for Class 3 commuters covering ground quickly. Runtime at full power is short, so you use boost as needed and cruise on medium. It is heavier and more expensive than the Cygolite Metro Plus. NiteRider has a long track record of durable housings.
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Many e-bikes ship with a dim, battery-powered headlight that is fine for being seen and useless for seeing. The Metro Plus 800 is the upgrade most shops sell: 800 lumens on high, a useful daytime flash mode, a wide beam, and a tool-free bar mount. It charges by USB and lasts a couple of hours on high or many hours in flash. Made in the US, and Cygolite's support is good. It is not a shaped beam like European StVZO lights, so tilt it down to avoid blinding oncoming riders on the trail. For night commuting this is a sensible, durable choice.
Best for: Commuters riding before dawn or after dark · Replacing weak stock lights · Daytime visibility flashing
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The Strip Drive Pro 400 is a very bright rear light, with a daytime flash mode that punches through midday sun and a wide strip of LEDs for side visibility. It straps to seatposts including aero shapes and charges by USB. Brightness at this level is most useful for daytime riding on open roads; at night you will run it on a lower mode. Lezyne's build quality is good and the mode memory is handy. It is pricier than the Cygolite Hotrod 50, and the extra output only matters if you ride a lot in daylight traffic.
Best for: Daylight road riding · Riders who want maximum rear visibility · Aero or odd-shaped seatposts
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