Let There Be Light

Autumn brings cyclists not only a flood of colour and cooler weather but also the challenges of shorter daylight hours and often unpredictable weather. When the sun soon begins to hide behind the horizon, and the shadows stretch out, visibility on the bike becomes a key factor for safety. For every cyclist, it is crucial to be visible and easily identifiable to other road users. And what will help you do that? Front and rear lights! Or more precisely - charged lights. Have a look at our tips and enjoy safe autumn riding.Let's start with our newest product. The FLEA kit includes the FORCE FLEA 200LM light, which can be used as a front and rear light, and the FLEA 70 LM rear light. Both lights are rechargeable via USB-C and have 10 functions (6 light functions + 4 flash functions). The FLEA 200LM has a band that allows it to be used as a headlamp. The flash LEDs on both lights are great for daytime use.Our most powerful light is the TORCH with 2000 LM, which can also serve as a power bank for your mobile or other devices.But beware of using a light with such high intensity. It can be quite blinding, so you need to be careful with the light adjustment. The light shouldn't be pointing straight ahead of you but should be angled towards the road so you won't blind cyclists riding in the opposite direction.Being considerate of other cyclists, especially when riding in a pack, also applies to powerful rear lights such as TONEY. This light with a flashing diode is great for daytime or when you're riding alone, but in a pack it can be very annoying to whoever is riding behind you.Among our picks is the small and lightweight CASS light, which also comes with a helmet mount, so it's great for autumn and winter riding when you want to look sideways. If you want a rear light visible from the side as well, get the ATOM. It's a narrow light that hides nicely behind the seatpost, but it's rounded in shape so it also shines sideways. It can also be positioned horizontally.If you don't have room on your handlebars for a light, reach for the PEN. This light can be clamped into the universal GO PRO mount, which you can attach under the speedometer for example, and you're good to go. The PEN can be easily removed from the mount and you can use it as a flashlight to look around you in seconds.For cyclists who don't ride so often and intensively, lights with batteries will be more useful. They will last longer, you just need to check the intensity of the light from time to time, because unlike rechargeable lights they do not have an indicator to show battery life. So how to check them? The front light is bright and you need to be able to see the road. The best way to check the rear light is to look carefully at the source of the light, where the light must dazzle you or be unpleasant to look at. Otherwise, you need to buy new lights. Examples of such lights include LUX and REEL or BASIC LED or OPTIC lights.Our next tip is to get a set of small lights and always have them on hand as a backup. They'll fit in your bag, pocket or backpack and if your main light happens to fail, you can easily clip them onto your bike and get where you're going safely.In conclusion, it doesn't matter what light you end up choosing, the important thing is that you have one. Think about your safety, keep spare lights in reserve and remember that if you can see the car coming, it may not see you.