Review of the best bicycle tail lights

If you haven't been shopping for bicycle tail lights recently, you're in for a big surprise--lights are far, far brighter and better than they were just a few years ago.

There is no reason now to ride after dark--or even at dawn or dusk--without a very bright, visible taillight, because they are lightweight, very visible, and not very expensive.  In fact, a lot of the lights on this list are bright enough to provide some real added visibility even in broad daylight.

The Bicycles Community Blog at StackExchange has a great rundown and comparison of some of the bicycle tail light models out there today:

Whether you bike to work every day regardless of how dark it is outside, or only let dusk catch you on the occasional evening ride, every cyclist should have lights. They’re required after dark by law in almost all regions, and are a crucial piece of safety equipment even where they’re optional.

Remember that although spending $30-50 on good lights may seem like a lot of money, the medical costs from a single accident would far surpass that initial investment. If you bike at night (or even bike on busy roads during the day – several of these lights are daytime visible), a bright light is a must-have!

Choosing a light can be a difficult task though – there are countless options to choose from ranging from cheap $3 flashers to blindingly bright $200 powerhouses. The internet already has some good comparisons of bike headlights, but there’s a surprising lack of comprehensive taillight comparisons, so I decided to make one. For science.

Read the blog's light reviews and comparisons here.