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NiteRider Lightning Bug

NiteRider's Lightning Bug series lights are an entry-level option with 1, 2, or 3 LEDs on a silicone strap-on light. This type of light is best used as a backup for if you get stuck out at night unexpectedly or just have to bike a few blocks on a well-lit street.

Lightning Bug 3.0

32 100h CR2450 Be-seen 39 g
$21

NiteRider's Lightning Bug series lights are an entry-level option with 1, 2, or 3 LEDs on a silicone strap-on light. This type of light is best used as a backup for if you get stuck out at night unexpectedly or just have to bike a few blocks on a well-lit street.

The Lightning Bug 3.0 is the 3-LED version of the series. We have not tested it in person, but it appears to be a fairly small light powered by CR2450 batteries, and with only three small LEDs it likely won't be bright enough for frequent night riding. Brighter entry-level lights are available for a similar price.

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Lightning Bug 2.0

16 160h CR2032 Be-seen 25 g
$15

NiteRider's Lightning Bug series lights are an entry-level option with 1, 2, or 3 LEDs on a silicone strap-on light. This type of light is best used as a backup for if you get stuck out at night unexpectedly or just have to bike a few blocks on a well-lit street.

The Lightning Bug 2.0 is the 2-LED version of the series. We have not tested it in person, but it appears to be a fairly small light powered by CR2032 batteries, and with only two small LEDs it likely won't be bright enough for frequent night riding. Brighter entry-level lights are available for a similar price.

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Lightning Bug 100

100 2h 30min Be-seen 40 g
$45

NiteRider's Lightning Bug series lights are an entry-level option with 1, 2, or 3 LEDs on a silicone strap-on light. This type of light is best used as a backup for if you get stuck out at night unexpectedly or just have to bike a few blocks on a well-lit street.

The Lightning Bug 100 is the odd-one-out in the Lightning Bug family, with its 100 lumen output making it just bright enough to light up your path if necessary. The light is still meant to be used as a be-seen light, but it brings some extra features like USB recharging that the other Lightning Bugs lack.

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Lightning Bug 1.0

8 160h CR2032 Be-seen 25 g
$12

NiteRider's Lightning Bug series lights are an entry-level option with 1, 2, or 3 LEDs on a silicone strap-on light. This type of light is best used as a backup for if you get stuck out at night unexpectedly or just have to bike a few blocks on a well-lit street.

The Lightning Bug 1.0 is the 1-LED version of the series. We have not tested it in person, but it appears to be a fairly small light powered by CR2032 batteries, and with only a single LED it likely won't be bright enough for anything but being caught out after dark in an emergency. Many brighter lights are available for a similar price.

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