For seeing, we recommend a light with a high lumen count—200 to 500 is ideal—and a steady beam. Some fancier lights can also switch between a spotlight and a floodlight, allowing you to change your depth of field on the fly if you’re changing speeds. The one issue: A steady beam isn’t always going to catch the attention of others, even if it’s bright, so it’s not best to bring only this light on a road run, especially if you run in the street. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. Install HES or H strap to underside of solid noggings. Noggings to be fixed horizontally to avoid twisting of the restraint straps. (1) If you’re primarily concerned with making sure others can see you, select an option that can clip on or otherwise secure easily to your clothing, as these lights are most likely to stay in place and provide a better picture to other road users of where you’re standing.

The battery-level indicator is also very simple and the light system made it easy to remind myself to recharge the light. On the other hand, other lights are made for conditions where you simply need to catch the attention of others, even in better-lit environments like a lamplit street. These LED lights usually offer several different settings, like a flashing or strobe mode, and are more set-it-and-forget-it type lights. These products, however, won’t provide the same all-round illumination as more powerful headlamps and dedicated spotlights. Mounting Options The first thing to consider is whether you’re looking for a light to help you see, to help others see you, or both. While some two-in-one light combos, such as the Avanto Pro, can do both at one, the average single light will serve only one of the two purposes. For all-weather applications, we recommend looking for an IP rating of 4 or above, but any rating will suffice on a dry evening if you don’t sweat heavily. How We Selected The Swift is made with robust rubber and fibreglass to ensure it can handle the rigours of daily use.I would have liked the beam spread to be a little wider. It illuminates the road directly ahead, but doesn’t offer much spill on either side for peripheral vision.

Recharging is via micro-USB. I found it took around two hours to charge fully, which is pretty good. Example: Heavy strap that has an overall length of 1m, a bend at 10cm and a twist at 20cm. (See illustration for detail on measuring bend & twist dimensions). With the medium or low beam, the light lasts much longer, of course. It’s also great to see it includes a walk (and daylight) mode, which is handy for staying visible when riding in the light. It has a rubber strap that’s attached permanently to the bottom of the light, which is perfect for those who lose light straps frequently. Fix straps to noggings/trusses with eight 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails, evenly distributed along the length of the strap. (For NHBC warrantied buildings, in accordance with NHBC Standards 2017, section 7.2.8, four 50mm (minimum) x 4mm steel screws or four 75mm x 4mm round wire nails, with one fixing into the third rafter, shall be used instead of the square twist nails).If you prefer to run in the early morning or late at night, an effective running light is an essential piece of gear. Not only can powerful models illuminate the path ahead to help you avoid tripping hazards, running lights also alert drivers, pedestrians, and other runners to your presence. And proper running lights sit snugly on your body or your gear as you stride. Ideally, you won’t have to fuss with them during your workout.

Fix straps to bracing with eight 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails, evenly distributed along the length of the strap (For NHBC warrantied buildings, in accordance with NHBC Standards 2017, section 7.2.8, eight 25mm x 4mm steel screws shall be used instead of the square twist nails).On the other hand, if you want the light to follow your line of sight and illuminate potential tripping hazards, we recommend a headlamp or chest-mounted spotlight that you can more easily reach to adjust on the fly. Waterproofing My commute is 20 minutes each way, so this didn’t bother me much, but if you are likely to be out longer, it’s something to take into consideration. Fix LES or L strap to wall plate with 3 no. 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails and to masonry with 5 off dia. 5.5 x 50mm wood screws, plugged and screwed into masonry. The NiteRider Swift 500 is certainly up to the job of being a commuter light. I have used it every day for a few weeks in the UK autumn, and it has worked very well.