If you are just cruising around the neighborhood you usually don’t need much more that a small LED bike light on the front and a flashing LED on the back to be safely seen.

The past couple of years there has been great improvements in light technology. With the introduction of LED lighting you now get a brighter white light and battery time that can last over ten times as long as older bulbs.

The fall is a good time to start looking for a new light because bike lighting suppliers like Nashbar have sales and big discounts going on during this time of the year.

Most states now require a front light for riding at night while others like Colorado also require a rear red light in addition to one on the front. Not complying with the states requirements can lead to fines and in some occasions points deducted from your drivers license.