Rechargeable Bicycle Lights - Why They're Worth Your Money

The word rechargeable has been a household name for quite a few decades now. This simply means that it is a stable and incredibly useful piece of technology. They have a very wide variety of uses especially in the medical field, automotive industry, telecommunications, and even down to the humble rechargeable bicycle lights.

This long-standing technology, which has its roots since very early on of the start of the 20th century, is a common given in our modern society, so much so that there's is virtually nothing you have that is not rechargeable in one way or another.

For those who like the outdoors, such as recreational cyclists that camp out for the weekend, rechargeable gadgets such as mobile phones, GPS devices and other accessories like lighting are a must-need. Cycling at night, a favorite past time for many, involves a lot of danger. There are more accidents involving cyclist during the early hours of the night than there are during the day simply because of impaired vision. These accidents are most often the cyclists fault as they, generally speaking, do not bother with proper lighting. Why don't they care? Well, three are many reasons for it but a prevalent one is that they do not like the hassle of attaching the light to their bike and taking it off again once they've reached their wherever it is they're going. Personally, this is a very shallow reason to risk your life for. What price do you put on your life?

There is a silver lining here somewhere though. This reasoning, of avoiding the hassle, has been somehow heard and many manufacturers have come with innovative ideas to answer the issue. These products vary greatly but they're all meant to save your life, nothing more and definitely nothing less. You can opt for pricey ones that usually have the most ergonomic features and are almost all are rechargeable. They also have some type of quick release device for your bike's front and rear. If you're currently tight on finances, you may settle for something within the budget. The latter may be a cheaper alternative but that does not mean they're sub-standard or anything. They still serve their purpose well but you may have to spend a little more time getting them hooked up to your bike. Most of them also feature rechargeable batteries. Then there's the rest. At this point, if you can't afford the second alternative previously stated, better not ride your bike at night. The really cheap ones are just too risky to trust your life on.

If at all possible, at least settle for rechargeable bike lights, especially those with NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, for long distance biking wherein they can last up to around 90 - 100 hrs with one charge, or those with Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) batteries for the really long hauls. These two types, in my opinion, are the best commercially available types because they both last a long time on a single charge and puts out a steady bright light when paired up with LEDs. The latter may be a bit expensive but, again, what's the price of your life?

There are DIY ways to attach your rechargeable bicycle lights too. Try out velcro and epoxy and see what you can come up with. Whenever you find yourself grumbling about the little inconvenience, remind yourself that the alternative makes those lights, even the most expensive ones, well worth your money. Its your life at stake.