OlyBikes sells a wide variety of battery-powered and generator-powered lighting systems. Below are several higher-end battery-powered models by Cygolite and Light & Motion (other models available at no extra charge).
Please also check out our article on bicycle headlights.
The NightRover is a popular, economical rechargeable light. It's 12.5 watts of light (two 6.25 watt bulbs), is about the minimum wattage we'd say is needed to light up the road. The Gel-Cel battery will provide 3 hours of burn time on single beam, and 1.5 hours on dual beam. Recharge time is overnight (10-11 hours). If you frequently ride at night, or are a fast rider, get a Nitro or ARC light with more features (see below).
Price: $85
- 12.5 watts of halogen light
- Dual beam reliability
- Different beam pitches (one wide and one narrow)
- Frame mount battery (saves a waterbottle cage)
- Quick release mount
The HiFLux is a 3 watt LED with two brightness settings. The high setting is equivalent to 8-10 watts of halogen light, but offers much better burn time (6 hours) and a light NiMH battery. Recharge time is overnight (10-11 hours). If you frequently ride at night, or are a fast rider, get a Nitro or ARC light with more features (see below).
Price: $130
- 3 watt LED (8-10 watts equivalent of halogen light)
- low setting for legal compliance (50 hour burn time!)
- LED reliability
- Waterbottle battery
- Quick release mount
CygoLite Rover II LED XtraCygo's new Rover II is a vast improvement over both the verteran Night Rover, as well as their stalwart mid-priced commuter light, the Nitro. With two super-bright LEDs, the Rover II is as bright as a 15 watt halogen light, but it's burn time is a third longer, and the battery is much lighter. On top of all that, you'll never have to replace the light emitters, unlike incandescent bulbs.
The Rapid IQ charging system can recharge the battery in less than 5 hours automatically switches to trickle mode to prevent battery overcharge damage.
- Equivalent to a 15 watts halogen light
- NiMH bottle battery
- Beam pattern as wide as an incandescent light.
- Ultra-fast & smart charger (prevents overcharge)
- Quick release mount that is compatible with 25.4 -31.8mm bars
Rover II LED Xtra Price: $190
DiNotte Pro 200L
The DiNotte Pro 200L is a revolution in bike lighting. A seriously bright 4-watt LED provides 200 lumens, equivalent to a 12-watt incandescent, but with much greater efficiency and durability. This system has a tiny battery pack, and comes with 4AA NiMH batteries, a spare cell holder (buy another set of cells and double your burn time), fast/smart charger. DiNotte has bike lighting NAILED!
Specify whether you'd like the "standard" bar or helmet mount version, or the long-cord helmet only version with integral taillight.
- 4-Watt LED for long-life
- 4 NiMH AA batteries included -- freedom from expensive proprietary batteries!!
- 3 steady light levels & 3 blinky modes
- Burn time from 2-8 hours
- Low battery warning
- Over-discharge prevention
- Fast and smart charger
- Quick release mounting
Price: $180 regardless of model
Light & Motion HID NiMH
The Light & Motion HID is the best quality metal-halide light out there.Tough construction combined with beefy wiring will stand the trial of the miles. Features include:
- Two light levels: 13 and 11 watts (equivalent to 45 watts and 40 watts incandescent, respectively)
- Burn Times- 3 to 3.5 hours, respectively
- Frame-mount NiMH Battery
- Handlebar & helmet mounts included
- Low battery warning
- Over-discharge prevention
- Fast & smart charger
Price: $430
Want a lighter-weight version? Consider the Arc Li-Ion (300g)!
Want increased burn time? Consider the Arc Li-Ion Ultra (5-6 hours of light)!
Please also check out our article on bicycle headlights.
