Different Types of Headlight Sockets Because there are so many types of headlights, it may make choosing a bulb a difficult task. It is important to note that different trim levels of the same vehicle may offer different styles of headlights,such as adaptive lighting. Therefore, you should alwa...
Cold weather is hard on batteries. Have the battery and charging system checked for optimum performance each fall. It’s especially important because so many computerized safety systems run off battery power. You can use a tester to determine if you have a weak battery. If you aren’t comfort...
There’s a huge range of brightness in bike lights. Some are basically a pen light with a mounting band while others put out more light than a nice car. Brightness is measured in lumens, the higher the number the brighter the light. Testing methods aren’t consistent, so it’s hard to...
A drawback of this model is its weight – at 8 oz., without batteries, this is one of the heavier headlamps available; however, the weight is supported by a center strap and balanced with the battery pack on the back This headlamp does not contain any red LEDs but can dim to 4 Lume...
Liu recommends a headlight with 300 to 400 lumens. She personally likes the Bontrager ion 350, about $60. Another favorite: Light & Motion’s Urban 350, which runs about $50. Both are USB rechargeable. “While visibility is certainly an issue at night, if you’re riding responsibly and ...