10 Best Front Bike Lights UK 2024 | Garmin, CatEye and More

Coming in hot to secure our coveted top spot is this super-powerful Nestling Bike Light. It doesn't matter the time of day, the terrain, or the weather, the whopping 5000 lumens will blast a path of light so you can see and be seen. 

If you're a creature of the night and love getting out in the dark, this light is unrivalled, and for a remarkably low price, too. Such power requires serious juice, which means you have to find space for the separate battery pack, but it is absolutely worth it for the incredibly high level of safety it provides. 

Never worry about leaving your charger at home, or losing light halfway through your ride. Supernova's dynamo light runs non-stop. Unless you plan to hand down this light from generation to generation, you have a light for life – its expected lifespan is over 100 years.

The E3 PURE 3 is sleek, elegant and lightweight with a handlebar mount that fixes high to prevent front-wheel shadows from affecting your visibility. This light can be your trusted companion whether on the road, on trails, or while out on your daytime ventures.  

Despite being one of the cheapest lights on our list, you get plenty of bang for your buck here. 300 lumens will brighten your path, boosting visibility during the night, as long as you stick to lit paths. Plus, the price includes a rear tail light too, which offers five different modes itself. 

You can also swivel this headlight 360º, which is handy for when you're out at night. Made from military grade aluminium alloy material it is very robust and waterproof and an added bonus it can be used as an emergency power bank to charge other devices. 

Garmin are famous for their multisport watches and bike computers, and this bike light only adds to the brand's sterling reputation. Whether you're tearing down roads or navigating unlit country paths, you can count on it to guide your way and keep you safe. At full blast, drivers and walkers can see you from a literal mile away.

Plus, it's both sleek in design and technology – connect up to your Garmin Edge cycling computer to get Iron Man like capabilities, adjust brightness, turn on and off, and play around with settings while on the go. 

You expect quality from innovators like Japanese brand CatEye, and this bike light maintains these lofty standards. It oozes class and functionality with a minimalist design, five light modes and a powerful beam, suitable for cycling down unlit roads. 

You can trust this light to illuminate your path when you hit both trails and country roads in the dark, safe in the knowledge that cars and people can see you. One setback of all this power is the lengthy charge period required, so you'll just need to prepare in advance before heading out. 

Great value for money this 400 lumens front light spreads a nice carpet of light in front of you, helping you avoid potholes while illuminating the road ahead. Both the front and rear light have 5 different modes set in an ABS shell for durability and style. 

Easy to install on your handlebars with a stretchy strap the light is then mounted on a clip giving stable light when on the road. The biggest bonus of all is the short charging period which means you can get up and go whenever you fancy.  

Eagle-eyed by name, eagle-eyed by nature. Despite the moderate lumen count, reviewers rave about this light's ability to illuminate unlit paths during the night. It's also easily attached to a number of places based on your preference, whether on your bike, helmet, or elsewhere. 

If you're looking for a trusted partner that stands the test of time, then this light from Apace Vision is for you. You'll rarely need to charge it throughout the week and you can count on its durability when hard rain hits. 

Apace Vision's new and improved ZTBOOOX packs quite the punch for such a compact package. It's tough, waterproof and comes with six lighting modes, including a DayBright flash that provides maximum daytime visibility.

If you spend your weekends touring far and wide, the 45-hour battery life will easily handle these long excursions with time to spare. At 200 lumens, you do sacrifice some brightness, but it's perfectly adequate for predominately daytime cyclists. 

This bike light set includes a built-in smart sensor that detects light levels and automatically adjusts to suit, which helps save battery life. This also allows you to concentrate on the road ahead without fiddling with any controls.  

If you're hyper safety-conscious, this product delivers an all-around package. Special reflectors are positioned on either side of the light to amplify your visibility to boost your safety, while the SOS mode can rescue you in a tricky situation. 

If you're looking for an affordable option that generates moderate power for dusk and dawn commutes to work, then this 600 lumen light could be for you. It's compact, easily removable and provides five light functions. 

We love this light but the short battery life of just a few hours knocks a few points off. However, it's perfect if you just need it for short journeys or occasional jaunts.