Bike Lights
Compare bike lights on brightness, battery life and price
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Bike lighting is legally required in the Netherlands as soon as it gets dark or visibility is poor (fog, heavy rain). The front must show a white or yellow light, the rear a red one, and flashing lights are not allowed: Dutch law requires a steady, continuously burning light. Most city bikes come equipped with a hub dynamo (typically a Shimano DH series or Shutter Precision), so you are never caught without lights.
Sporty bikes and e-bikes typically use rechargeable USB lights. Look for StVZO certification: this German standard is fully accepted in the Netherlands and guarantees that the beam pattern will not blind oncoming traffic. Without StVZO you may get a wonderfully bright light that dazzles cyclists and drivers alike, and that is illegal on public roads. Leading brands include Busch & Muller, Lezyne, Trelock, Herrmans and Germany's Supernova. For rear lights, AXA, Busch & Muller and Knog dominate.
Front lights range from 15 euros (basic USB) to 150 euros (powerful StVZO lamps with 100 lux or more).
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Busch & Müller IQ-X
Busch & Müller · Naafdynamo voorlicht · 100 lux dynamo
€90
Trelock LS 660 I-GO Vision
Trelock · Voorlicht · 100 lux StVZO
€50
Lezyne Lite Drive 1000XL
Lezyne · Voorlicht · 1000 lumen
€55
Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ-XS
Busch & Müller · Naafdynamo koplamp · 70 lux StVZO
€45
Knog Blinder 900
Knog · Voorlicht · 900 lumen
€70
Knog Cobber Big
Knog · 360° achterlicht · 170 lumen, 330° zichtbaarheid
€50
Sigma Aura 80 USB
Sigma · Voorlicht · 80 lux StVZO
€35
Sigma Buster 1100
Sigma · MTB-koplamp · 1100 lumen
€75
Lezyne Strip Drive Pro
Lezyne · USB-achterlicht · 300 lumen, 10 modi
€35
CatEye AMPP 800
CatEye · Stads-koplamp · 800 lumen
€45
Buying tips
- Prefer a light with StVZO certification, which guarantees a beam pattern that does not blind others and is legal on Dutch roads.
- Flashing lights are banned in the Netherlands, so a mode that only blinks is not legal for use on public roads.
- If your bike has a hub dynamo, you have a permanent power source and never have to worry about charging.
- For urban commuting 30-50 lux is plenty, for dark country paths 80-100 lux is more appropriate.
- Choose a rear light with stand light function (stays lit a few minutes after stopping) for added visibility at traffic lights.
What does the ART certification mean and which level do you need for your bike or e-bike? Compare ART-1 through ART-5 and the requirements of Univé, ENRA, Centraal Beheer and Unigarant.