The key function of any bike light is to be seen by vehicles. So many people want to get the brightest bicycle tail light possible.
DiNotte Bicycle Tail Light
There are many bright lights out there, but on forum after forum, riders agree that then hands-down brightest bicycle tail light is made by DiNotte.
In fact, one reviewer said that when he rides on trails, his companions turn off their bike head lights and just use his tail light.
Here are some of the comments that can be found on forums about this light:
‘Incredibly bright…you look like a police car.’
‘EXTREMELY bright. There is no way a car wont see you.’
‘Small light weight, water proof, and most important BRIGHT!
‘VERY bright, good spillbeam’
‘Super bright’
‘ probably the brightest light on the planet’
DiNotte makes two models of their bicycle tail lights. Both have bright red led and a clear diffusing lens. But the 140L model has a single LED whereas the 400R has two.
One LED is still extremely bright, so most people are fine with the 140L model. However one complaint people have is with the mounting system.
The 140L mounts on the seatpost and some people find that they brush the light with their leg as they pedal.
For this reason more than the brightness factor, DiNotte recommends the 400R as an alternative because it has more mounting options.
For more information, see DiNotte’s webpage:
DiNotte 140R. (Click on AA-Pro Series and then the 140R Tail light).
It uses AA batteries (they recommend rechargeable NiMH).
But the DiNotte has a big downside, and that is the price. Whereas some other lights will cost you around $25, the DiNotte is about $125.
A small price to pay considering the amount of safety you get with the world’s brightest bicycle tail light, but if money is a factor, you might consider the Planet Bike instead.
Planet Bike Blinky Superflash Tail Light
This isn’t as bright as the DiNotte, but it is the brightest bicycle tail light you can get for an affordable price.
This light will cost you about $25. It has two LEDs and you can set it for steady or flashing light.
It uses AAA batteries and comes in either red or clear.
Here are some of the comments:
‘extremely bright’
‘ this is a very bright light’
‘ Just got this taillight in the mail a week or so ago and I am still amazed how bright it is!’
‘ Planet Bike has definitely hit a home run with this one…it’s brighter than everything but the DiNotte’
You can find it at Amazon:
Planet Bike Blinky Superflash
So to summarize, if you absolutely want the brightest bicycle tail light out there and money is no object, get the DiNotte. But if you want something pretty good, but at a more reasonable price, the Blinky Superflash is the one to get.