# Headlights? **URL:** \ **Category:** Bicycling\ **Created:** [March 21, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560 "2019-03-21T18:42:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Baron](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/baron/32/5180_2.png) [@Baron](https://ecmtb.net/u/Baron)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/1 "2019-03-21T18:42:20Z")
Hi folks, Just curious what people are using for headlights for night-riding? Based on my brief pricing research it appears that lots of lighting options are quite expensive (which seems odd to me) so I’d very much like to hear some opinions/recommendations. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![landandwater](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/landandwater/32/18733_2.png) [@landandwater](https://ecmtb.net/u/landandwater)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/2 "2019-03-21T19:51:52Z")
While the high-powered MTB specific ones are very expensive some of the commuter lights around the 500-1000 lumens are not so expensive. bontrager Ion 800 for example is certainly bright enough for most riding. Might not do a night enduro with it, otherwise it’s adequate. This one may have replaced it: [https://www.cyclesmith.ca/product/bontrager-ion-pro-rt-front-bike-light-342182-1.htm](https://www.cyclesmith.ca/product/bontrager-ion-pro-rt-front-bike-light-342182-1.htm) ---
**Author:** ![riderx](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/riderx/32/2821_2.png) [@riderx](https://ecmtb.net/u/riderx)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/3 "2019-03-21T19:58:59Z")
I use lezyne lights. Currently using a 900 for the majority of my riding, with a 1100 as a back up. The 900 is lighter on my head. [https://www.lezyne.com/products-led.php](https://www.lezyne.com/products-led.php) Serfas make some nice ones as well. I would agree that 500-1000 is plenty. > **[Headlights Archives - Serfas](https://www.serfas.com/product-category/products/lights/headlights/)** > > HEADLIGHTS Whether you’re on the trails or streets after the sun has long set, Serfas lights up your night ride with the industry’s most technologically advanced safety lights. Whether you’re a mountain biker who needs to see the perfect line, or a... Saw some pretty cool ones from Giant the other day too. [https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/lights](https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/lights) ---
**Author:** ![landandwater](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/landandwater/32/18733_2.png) [@landandwater](https://ecmtb.net/u/landandwater)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/4 "2019-03-21T20:02:48Z")
We’ve got a Lezyne 1200XXL in the family too. Very bright and Lezyne is often a little easier on the budget that Light and Motion. ---
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/5 "2019-03-21T20:05:39Z")
You will want a minimum 400-500 lumens for riding safely at speed in the woods. A few of us are using one or both of these lights… [MEC Apex](https://www.mec.ca/product/5061-909/Apex-750-USB-Front-Light?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=app&utm_term=ios&utm_content=5061-909) [Light&Motion Urban](https://www.mec.ca/product/5038-788/Urban-500-Light?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=app&utm_term=ios&utm_content=5038-788) ---
**Author:** ![Baron](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/baron/32/5180_2.png) [@Baron](https://ecmtb.net/u/Baron)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/6 "2019-03-22T00:33:17Z")
Thanks for the info everybody! Much appreciated. This should point me in the right direction when I get the cash together to add some headlights. Cheers 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rockhopper](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rockhopper/32/1072_2.png) [@Rockhopper](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rockhopper)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/7 "2019-03-25T15:11:55Z")
I run Light and Motion Lights - an older technology HID Arc and a newer technology LED Seca. Light and Motion does high quality lights, so both are expensive new, but I bought both on eBay and got a deal on both. Most people run helmet mount lights around here, so if that’s your preference make sure a helmet mount is available. Helmet lights allow you to look around corners, and don’t wiggle the beam when you turn your handlebars. However, I do keep a bar mount light as a backup (Planet Bike 500-lumen light). Inevitably I do a long ride and forget to charge up my light. Nothing like having your light die on a dark night alone on a trail. So, I recommend getting a good light as a primary, and a cheaper one as a backup. ---
**Author:** ![IanM\_MTB](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/ianm_mtb/32/6250_2.png) [@IanM\_MTB](https://ecmtb.net/u/IanM_MTB)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/8 "2019-03-25T16:56:02Z")
I’m running a pair of Lezyne 800XL (or something like that) lights, one on the helmet and one on the bars. If I could choose only one, I’d go with helmet-mounted; unless you like the excitement of not being able to see what is on the other side of the roller while your lights are pointed up in the air. 😉 I keep a third one on hand for really long rides or in case someone needs a spare. ---
**Author:** ![Coaster2](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/coaster2/32/12978_2.png) [@Coaster2](https://ecmtb.net/u/Coaster2)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/headlights/7560/9 "2019-03-25T21:56:07Z")
I run a pair of 1000 lumen Magicshine lights. One on my bar and one on the helmet. They were great value.