Hear me out: Forget fancy ‘Smart’ features, these budget bike lights are probably all you need, and some are half price this Black Friday

I’ve spent a lot of time testing out all sorts of lights recently to pull together my guide to the best bike lights. I’ve tried ones with every bell and/or whistle for hundreds and hundreds of dollars, and I’ve also tried plenty at the bargain end of the spectrum. 

What I learned is that, with a few exceptions, ‘Smart’ features tend to just complicate things unless you invest the time into getting to grips with all the features. Dumb lights, or what people just used to call ‘bike lights’ are a lot more user-friendly; just strap ’em to your bars, hit the button, and away you go.