The Best Commuter Bike Lights

Whether you’re trying to stand out against a brightly lit urban backdrop or to find your way along lampless backroads, you, like every cyclist, need a reliable pair of bike lights. That’s why we’ve tested 90 lights over the past six years to find the best ones for your commute. Our picks, Cygolite’s Metro Plus 800 USB headlight and Hotrod 50 USB taillight, both offer good value and exceptional visibility thanks to wide-angle beams and solid, strobe, and pulsing modes.