Bike lights should be an important part of your cycling essentials<\/a> all year round, but especially during the winter months when you\u2019re more likely to be cycling in bad weather<\/a> or poor light conditions. There are a wide range of rear bike lights out there to choose from, so we\u2019ve put together a list of the best rear bike lights to help you choose.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019ve compiled a list of the ten best rear bike lights based on their brightness (measured in lumens<\/a>), visibility range, battery life, and any additional features they may offer.<\/p>\n Disclaimer:<\/strong> The prices in this list may vary depending on individual retailers and offers.<\/p>\n With a max output of 400 lumens and a max runtime of 80 hours, the Lezyne Strip Drive Pro ticks a lot of the essential boxes when it comes to choosing the best rear bike light. On top of that, the light comes with seven different output modes and a visibility range of 270 degrees to ensure you\u2019re seen even in the roughest weather conditions.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> \u00a349<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Viz450 from Cateye boasts a max output of 450 lumens and 300-degree visibility range with a Daytime Hyperflash mode to make sure that you\u2019ll be seen at all times of the day. This rear bike light also has a max runtime of 65 hours depending on the mode you use, with four different modes available.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a339<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n What sets the Exposure Blaze Mk3 apart from the rest is its ability to automatically adapt to light conditions with ReAKT. This also makes the lights shine brighter whenever you apply your brakes.<\/p>\n Another added feature is the Peloton mode: which makes your light automatically dim when light from a behind is detected, but not enough to compromise on your visibility. The light comes with a max output of 150 lumens, a max runtime of 48 hours, and 180-degree visibility.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a3115<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A handy feature of the Magicshine SEEMEE 300 is its ECO mode, which conserves its battery life whilst keeping the light on once the battery runs lower than 10%. This rear bike light can also adjust to external light conditions and becomes brighter when you brake.<\/p>\n In addition to its 260-degree visibility, it comes with a 360-degree OptiTracing light which projects onto the floor at the rear of your bike. With a max runtime of 200 hours depending on the mode you use and a max output of 300 lumens, there\u2019s a lot to be impressed by with Magicshine.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a359.99<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Knog Mid Cobber comes with an impressive 330 degrees of visibility, up to 100 hours of runtime, and 8 light modes. You\u2019re even able to customise the light modes available to you through the Knog Modemaker app<\/a>.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a366.99<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Garmin Varia RTL515 might be at the pricier end of our list of the best rear bike lights, but if you\u2019re looking for a light with some really useful features, this is it. In addition to its functionality as a light, the RTL515 also acts as a radar which can alert you to approaching cars through either a compatible Garmin device or the Varia app<\/a> on your phone.<\/p>\n Depending on the device you pair with the radar, you\u2019ll receive an alert via a sound, vibration, or graphic when a car is approaching behind you at speed. There\u2019s even the option to buy the Radar Tail Light with a built in camera<\/a> to record your rides for your \u00a0safety and peace of mind.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a3169.99<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a rear bike light that\u2019s simple yet effective, the Knog Plus Rear Light may be just right for you. With a max runtime of 40 hours and 180-degree visibility at a competitive price, this rear bike light is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a cost-effective option. The light also comes with an additional clip at the back which gives you more versatility when it comes to positioning the light\u2014whether it be on your bike or on yourself.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a318.99<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The additional features that come with the Giant Recon TL 200 rear light are what make this light stand out from the crowd. The smart light sensor can adjust to light conditions to help conserve the battery and ensure you\u2019re seen during both day and night.<\/p>\n The light memory mode means that once you\u2019ve found your preferred setting and turn off the light, it\u2019ll still be set to the mode you last used when you turn it back on. You\u2019ll also find the power status indicator helpful, as this can alert you when the battery is low.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a334.99<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for the best rear bike light with a powerful battery, the Cateye Wearable Mini should be at the top of your list. With a max runtime of 550 hours, its compact size may surprise you, but it\u2019s perfect for clipping onto your bike, helmet, or your rucksack<\/a>\u2014whatever works best for you.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a38.99<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Techalogic CR-1 gives you the best of both worlds thanks to its built-in1080p HD wide angle camera. The camera can capture both photos and videos whilst you\u2019re out on the road, with date and time stamping to create the ideal dash cam function.<\/p>\n The Techalogic even comes with a G-sensor which detects impact when an accident occurs and autosaves the video footage. \u00a0Video settings are easily adjusted through the RICAM app<\/a>.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a399.95<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Whichever bike light you choose to use whilst you\u2019re out and about on your bike, having insurance can help provide financial protection and peace of mind should you experience damage, theft, and loss of your bike.<\/p>\n You can also get Public Liability cover through Cycleplan, which can help cover the costs involved should you be deemed liable for injury to another person or damage to third-party property while using your bike.<\/p>\n Find out more<\/a>\u00a0about how Cycleplan can help, or\u00a0get a quick online quote today<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please note the information provided on this page should not be taken as advice and has been written as a matter of opinion. For more on insurance cover and policy wording, see our homepage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bike lights should be an important part of your cycling essentials all year round, but especially during the winter months when you\u2019re more likely to be cycling in bad weather or poor light conditions. There are a wide range of rear bike lights out there to choose from, so we\u2019ve put together a list of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58700,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[94],"tags":[2608,3346,26956,876,5175,10998,2135],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-58699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insurance","tag-bike","tag-cycle","tag-increased","tag-lights","tag-rear","tag-savvy","tag-visibility"],"yoast_head":"\nThe 10 best rear bike lights<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0 Lezyne Strip Drive Pro 400+<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2.\u00a0\u00a0 Cateye Viz450<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3.\u00a0\u00a0 Exposure Blaze Mk3 with ReAKT + Peloton<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4.\u00a0 Magicshine SEEMEE 300<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5.\u00a0\u00a0 Knog Mid Cobber<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n6.\u00a0\u00a0 Garmin Varia RTL515<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n7.\u00a0 Knog Plus Rear Light<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n8.\u00a0\u00a0 Giant Recon TL 200 rear light<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n9.\u00a0\u00a0 Cateye Wearable Mini<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n10.\u00a0\u00a0 Techalogic CR-1 Rear Light with HD Wide Angle Camera<\/a><\/h3>\n
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