Lights

Since my lights went with the bike that was knicked (gits) I've been looking for new lights. I really only ride in town/suburbs, so lights are more for my visibility than anything else, I think I've got about £50 to spend on both sets, but can likely get away with going just over for perfection.

Ideally I'd like to be able to buy extra brackets for them, so that I can fit brackets to all our bikes, and ensure that the lights are where they are needed.

I'm liking the idea of fibre flares for rears, mostly for the side visibility, I feel that they are a step up from the Blackburn Mars I was running before.

Does anyone have any suggestions for front lights? I've noticed quite a lot of riders running a pair of fronts, both in blink mode, which seems to stand out quite well. Recomendations would be great!

Within your £50 budget, I'd recommend the Moon Mask 5.0 front light, and a straight choice from 3 rear lights - RSP Astrum (I have this), Smart Lunar R1, and the Blackburn Mars 4.0 (I have this also).

Moon Mask 5.0 (http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/moon-mask-50-item172890.html)

RSP Astrum (http://www.rutlandcycling.com/16758/RSP-Astrum-Super-Bright-Rear-Light.html)
Smart Lunar R (http://www.highonbikes.com/smart-lunar-r-1-watt-led-superflash-rear-bike-light-new.html)
Blackburn Mars 4.0 (http://www.parker-international.co.uk/10899/Blackburn-Mars-4-0-Rear-Bike-Light.html)

That annoys the hell out of me. I'd rather people ran the stronger light on constant with the other on flashing so the pulsing stands out but isn't so extreme. Less annoying as a driver and also means you can see where you're going easier.

As this is foremost a cycling forum, my personal sympathies lie with fellow cyclists, and I really am less bothered by the predicament of those riding cosily around in 2 tons of steel.

@MrDrem, I too have 2 headlights on my handlebar. If it is dark, or snowing (none yet so far), or foggy, I use both at the same time; otherwise I just use one, but ensure that my batteries are always well charged.