LED there be light, for bicycle wheels

The advent of LED technology has resulted in bicycle lights that are more compact, efficient and bright than ever before.

Not only are lights more powerful – the latest crop of LED, Xenon strobe and high-intensity discharge (HID) bicycle lights are rated at over 2000 lumens, which is more powerful than a car headlamp – they are being used more creatively.

Bicycle wheel lights

Lights are available that can be clipped onto belts or incorporated into jackets and even gloves, and two new designs from America see them built into bicycle wheels.

A spokesperson for the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) said: “Wheel lights are often sold as safety aids that make a cyclist more visible at night, but just as importantly they look very striking.”

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Cycle insurance from the ETA includes, amongst other things, new-for-old, third party insurance (in the case of an accident you may need to seek compensation or even deal with a claim by someone else), personal accident cover, race event cover and if you suffer a mechanical breakdown, they will come out and recover you and your bike. Get an instant, no obligation quote below.