The Best Bike Lights and Bike Stands for Every Kind of Ride

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Over the past decade, brands have made significant improvements in increasing output and reducing the weight of their bike lights. This breakthrough is driven by advances in two key technologies: efficient LED lamp switches that produce dramatically more light per watt than older halogen or metal halide bulbs, and batteries that pack more power into smaller packages.

Best quality bike lights should be one of the first cycling accessories on your shopping list. Needless to say, these are essential when cycling at night or in case of low vision, it is important to have lights in winter and there is a tremendous increase in your bike even in summer.

If you are cycling after sunset, having lights on your bike is a legal requirement in Singapore, but some riders use them during the day. Also like to use, especially in winter, to increase visibility for other road users.

At Decathlon Site Furnishings, their commercial bike stands and Bike Lights offer a timeless design that keeps bicycles straight and safe, even in busy public spaces.

Like everything, though, there are many different brands that offer an endless array of options, so finding the best bike lights for your needs can be almost impossible.

Here are the Best Bike light types:

l Bontrager Ion Pro RT

Highlights

Claimed max output: 1,300 lumens

Run time (max power): 90 minutes

Warm-coloured and well-shaped beam

Bluetooth compatibility

Good band-on mount

l Gemini Titan 4000

Highlights

Claimed max output: 4,000 lumens

Run time (max power): 1 hour 50 minutes

Unparalleled power via six LEDs

Custom modes and a wireless switch

l Lezyne Hecto Drive 500XL

Highlights

Claimed max output: 500 lumens

Run time (max power): one hour

Eight modes

Compact with a simple mount

l Blackburn Dayblazer 800

Highlights

Claimed max output: 800 lumens

Run time (max power): 1 hour 26 minutes

Multiple mounting options

A tough and powerful light

l Exposure Sirius MK9

Highlights

Claimed max output: 850 lumens

Run time (max power): 90 minutes

Super high-quality build

Road-friendly beam shape

Lightweight

l Exposure Strada 1200

Highlights

Claimed max output: 1,200 lumens

Run time (max power): 2 hours

Remote high/low beam switching

Tunable output and plug-in extras

It’s a well-designed, high-tech, high-performance illuminator

l Halfords Advanced 1600 Lumen

Highlights

Claimed max output: 1,600 lumens

Run time (max power): 2hrs 10mins

Impressive for its modest price

l Hope R2i LED Vision

Highlights

Claimed max output: 1,300 lumens

Run time (max power): 1 hour 30 minutes

Super robust construction

‘Double barrel’ LED setup improves visibility

l Knog PWR Road

Highlights

Claimed max output: 1,300 lumens

Run time (max power): 1 hour 30 minutes

Genuinely innovative modular lighting solution

Nicely constructed

Solid mount

l Lezyne Macro Drive 1300XXL

Highlights

Claimed max output: 1,300 lumens

Run time (max power): 2 hours 30 minutes

Overdrive mode is useful for off-road riding

Auto cool-down feature is handy

Super-secure mount

Bike Stands

Bike stands are one of the most functional outdoor amenities, whether you are meeting the needs of university students or you want to add bike parking outside of your business. Most bike repairs have a stand welded frame that holds the bike in place. This tool is useful, so the bike doesn’t move or tip when you work on it. The stand lifts the motorcycle from the ground to a level that is comfortable for you in its service. If you always have to keep the bike in place, it can affect the quality of the work done on your bike. If you do your daily work on your bike then bike stands are not a repair option, they are a necessity.

There are several different types of bike stands:

Clamping Stands

This type of stand is a very popular style. This stand is useful because it holds the frame and holds the motorcycle in place. Typically, the clamping stand is attached to the upper tube or directly to the seat post. Some extremely light frames do not have an area that can be closed.

Bottom Bracket Stand

This kind of stance is a more professional approach; It is used in all races and competitions. This stand does not attach the bike to any type of frame. Instead, the frame rests on a stand that allows the cyclist to reach each section without having to turn or turn.

Both of these types of stands come in permanent and portable designs, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The type of stand you choose depends on what type of cyclist you are and where you work on your bike as usual.

Unless you have a workplace for your bike, chances are you’ll want a portable stand. The portable stand can be taken with you so you can work on the flight in case of an accident, and it can be packed and traveled much easily.

A permanent stand is for serious cyclists who work often, and they have a place of work where they can leave the stand. This type of stand is ideal for high performance work as it is safe up to the floor, but it is not practical if you are not working on bicycles often.

DIY Bike Repair Stand

If you don’t want to buy a pre-built bicycle workstation, you can always make one that works for you. Creating a bike workstation from the start gives you the freedom to design exactly the way you want it and includes all the qualities you need. There are several ways you can make your own repair stand, but here are a few examples:

l PVC Pipe Stand – Using PVC piping you can easily connect the pipes to the stand that suits you. The great thing about it is that it is very easy to unload and rearrange for different bikes.

l Wall Mounted Rack – You can easily hang your bike on the pipes by attaching a few pipes to the roots of your wall.

l Tripod – Attach a few pipes with a strong tripod. Use fasteners to clamp the frame and hold it in place.