Recommend me some decent lights plz.

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My daughter cycles to work and approx 1.5 miles of the journey is badly lit. She works various shifts so it's an issue on at least one of the journeys every shift.
She needs some decent lights that will throw a beam down the road ,as opposed to these flashing strobe types .
Any recommendations for some decent quality lights please chaps?
We've had a look on eBay but the brand names don't mean anything to us so any recommendations for a brand appreciated
Thanks
 
I would look for Cateye, or perhaps Lezyne.

Cateye have been doing cycle lights for decades. They don't cost a fortune and do the job quite well. Given that she'll be doing badly lit roads, I would be looking for something compliant with the road regulations if possible.

Quick google has found this...

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-lights/cateye-ampp-500-front-bike-light-208190.html?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=367c5610-f937-4c81-8609-f84582324cd6&istItemId=iwmawxwix&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:|cid:14413579880|agid:130044448041|tid:pla-331467724958|crid:541723120063|nw:u|rnd:11310822215051963706|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9046653&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhrrh0df88gIVyJ7tCh23WgNjEAQYAyABEgLYifD_BwE

Recommendation of 500 Lumens for unlit streets. The light has a German StVZO classification meaning that it gives a nice broad spread without dazzling oncoming drivers.

I've seen a few other cyclists with a flashing light so bright that it was impossible to tell where they actually were apart from 'up the road'.
 
Another vote for Cateye as far as I’m concerned. I use two, a very bright one on the inside angled to light up the kerb and up to about 10 yards in front and a less powerful one aimed into the middle of my side of the road further ahead. I usually have the lower output one along with the rear set to flash just because I can 😀
 
Thanks chaps.
Sorted now. Daughter decided to get a Lezyne set. They seem like nice quality anyway
 
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