{"id":48314,"date":"2025-10-14T14:38:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=48314"},"modified":"2025-10-14T14:38:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:38:44","slug":"why-our-2025-light-range-is-better-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/why-our-2025-light-range-is-better-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Why our 2025 light range is better than ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_41101-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48375 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_41101-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_41101-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_41101-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_41101.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter is approaching and so are night rides. But are you prepared to get the most out of the darker months? Our light guide details what you should be looking for in your next purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cateye-ampp-2200-rechargeable-front-bike-light\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/cateye-ampp-2200-rechargeable-front-bike-light-325318.html\">Cateye AMPP 2200 Rechargeable Front Bike Light<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4116-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48365 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4116-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4116-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4116-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4116.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cateye AMPP 2200 makes the perfect accessory to your evening road rides. Boasting 2200 lumens of light, you\u2019re covered in the absence of streetlights when out on the road. Chargeable via USB in around four hours, there&#8217;s no reason why this light shouldn&#8217;t be coming with you on every night ride. Find your new night ride companion with the AMPP 2200.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garmin-varia-rct715-radar-camera-tail-light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/garmin-varia-rct715-radar-camera-tail-light-265538.html\">Garmin Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4111-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48367 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4111-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4111-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4111-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4111.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Garmin Varia offers a new standard of rear light, featuring a camera to alert you of nearby vehicles. Paired with another Garmin device, you\u2019re now able to not only know when a vehicle is behind you but also see it on screen. Why compromise on safety when it comes to night riding?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lezyne-radar-react-system-rechargeable-light-set\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/lezyne-radar-react-system-rechargeable-light-set-338058.html\">Lezyne Radar React System Rechargeable Light Set<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4120-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48371 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4120-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4120-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4120-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4120.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This light set is a must have for commutes; its radar system alerts you of approaching vehicles, but all without the price tag of the Garmin rear light. Grab both a front and rear light in this set and you\u2019re covered for journeys to and from work. If there&#8217;s one thing you have to invest in for this year&#8217;s commutes, it&#8217;s Lezyne&#8217;s Radar React System light set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cateye-nano-f-rechargeable-front-bike-light\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/cateye-nano-f-rechargeable-front-bike-light-337366.html\">Cateye Nano-F Rechargeable Front Bike Light<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4113-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48380 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4113-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4113-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4113-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4113.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its size, this front light packs a punch when it comes to function. Ideal for use during the day, the Cateye Nano-F serves to make you visible to other road users without you ever noticing it on your bars. What\u2019s to lose with such a budget friendly addition to your bike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lezyne-mega-drive-2400-front-bike-light\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/lezyne-mega-drive-2400-front-bike-light-299384.html\">Lezyne Mega Drive 2400+ Front Bike Light<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4118-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48373 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4118-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4118-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4118-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4118.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lezyne Mega Drive rids the need for a seperate battery to mount to your bike. Now, get just as many lumens all from a pre-ride charge. The eight output modes available range from around two hours at full blast to up 450 hours in Femto mode. Is this the answer to winter night rides?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about our light range, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/bicycle-lighting-75393\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is approaching and so are night rides. But are you prepared to get the most out of the darker months? Our light guide details what you should be looking for in your next purchase. Cateye AMPP 2200 Rechargeable Front Bike Light The Cateye AMPP 2200 makes the perfect accessory to your evening road rides. 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