[Closed] Do I need a bright rear light for night riding?

More than enough

Get something reflective on your pedals/feet/ankles too though as nothing quite says "bike ahead" like a pair of feet going up and down!

Would this do?
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I just bought a similar looking 'phat' light from on-one...only £3.99

Turn it off when you're on trails at night with mates behind you... incredibly annoying having your retinas burned out on a night ride!

Or you could get one from your local bike shop.

Turn it off when you're on trails at night with mates behind you... incredibly annoying having your retinas burned out on a night ride!

If your riding off road, just turn it round to face front,it wont dazzle tyour mates and will be visible if you fall of and they need to find you, as when ever ive fallen of the front lights always seem to jetison themselves off .

I have never used a rear light off road. What is the point? On road I am lit up like a Christmas tree.

I use the smart lunar as above and yes I get complaints if I leave mine on off road, great light though, it has an all singing and dancing mode that's just mental.

Or you could get one from your local bike shop.

I hear you there, Will do on this occasion. 😉

That's a great light, I use a couple for my commute... But they do have a wee bit of a rep for bad waterproofing. Not an issue i've had but might not be ideal for a light primarily for a mountain bike.

And yeah, obviously only needed if your night rides have road parts.

I use the R2 too. Just put a smidge of grease or vaseline on the rubber seal between the two halves before you use it, I've always done this with Smart lights and never had a problem with them.

R2 is a great light. I also use a light called a flare on my backpack for road sections.

I use one on my commuter and have been v happy with it. No water proofing problems with a seat stay mount

Mines been fine, didnt pay that though think it was about £15 in LBS sale

I have had two go t1ts up on me...