Rear Bike Lights

There are several basic and fundamental aspects to consider, when choosing the best rear bike light for your needs.

It is essential to check the luminous intensity, or power of the light, which is measured in lumens. If you want to be seen easily, you should consider a light intensity of over 50 lumens. Nowadays, rear bicycle lights are available with up to 300 lumens, which provide perfect visibility during the day in the most powerful modes. The optics and lenses of these types of lights optimize the light beam, especially for daytime use.

The type of charging system and duration of the battery are also important when choosing a light. If you use your bike frequently, with the light on, a battery-powered lightis not the most practical and convenient option. Fortunately, most lights nowadays are rechargeable (by standard USB in many cases), but you should also check the charging time as this varies from model to model.

The degree of watertight capacity is also important to consider, when choosing a light. This is expressed by the IPX category.

The light modes and variable intensity can make all the difference.

As for the type of lighting, there is no doubt that LEDs are almost indispensable nowadays. The previous light bulbs, which had a much higher consumption, are practically obsolete.

The distancethe light is visible at, is clearly useful for deciding on one light or another, although this information is not always provided. Lights are now available that can be seen several hundred meters away during the day and more than one or two kilometres away at night.

For many cyclists, the weight of the rear light, along with its bracket, is also an important factor, especially for competition.

A rear bike light, that is powerful enough to make you highly visible during the day and from a distance, is fairly new. The Bontrager Flare rear bike light was one of the first designs and was made popular by its promotion in competition.

This breakthrough, in terms of road safety, was achieved thanks to LED technology together with the design of the optics that enhance and optimize the intensity of the light emitted by the LED. The focus and flash of these lights is perfect for being seen more easily during the day

Using such a light can help avoid accidents. The easier you make it for drivers to see you, the better. This is even more important in a world full of so many distractions, such as those caused by using a cell phone while riding.

Depending on the cycling route, a MTB rear light or a road rear light is definitely an investment that every cyclist should consider.

Technology never ceases to progress in the bicycle industry. With the latest advances in this area, it is possible to manufacture products as advanced and innovative as the Garmin Varia RTC 715.

This device consists of the union of a powerful rear light, a radar or detection system for motor vehicles and a video camera, which work together.

When a vehicle is approaching , the radar shows on your compatible GPS device, a series of visual and audible signals, so that you are immediately aware of the oncoming vehicle. As if this were not enough, the video camera is able to record images if anything out of the ordinary is detected.

There are many possibilities when choosing which rear bike light to buy. In our Mammoth stores and in this section of our online store we have an extraordinary offer of bike lights, so that you can buy the most suitable one for your needs. At Mammoth you will get discounts, the lowest prices and unbeatable conditions.

Our collection at Mammoth includes lights from leading brands such as: Lezyne, Knog, Magicshine, Kryptonite, Blackburn, Topeak, etc. We also offer an extraordinary set of our branded Mammoth Duo White Vision & Red Flash lights. As well as front lights and other reflective elements to improve visibility on the road.