In this article you’ll find my top picks for the best 700 lumen bicycle lights.
There are hundreds of bike lights with variations in lumen outputs from 80 to 8000, which means it’s difficult to exactly pinpoint the usage of a 700 bike light.
But I would argue that 700 is a sweet spot for both commuting and road cycling. Especially if you’re looking for a somewhat more affordable front bike light.
Bike lights are products that have been on the market for years now, which means well-established brands know what they’re doing. Offering high quality beams with optional helmet, GoPro and Garmin mounts to suit many riders.
They’re all waterproof, offer multiple modes, battery indicators, high quality aluminum housings, and enough battery life for a solid 2 hour ride.
So with that out of the way, let’s head over to my list of the best 700 lumens bicycle lights.
NiteRider Lumina Micro 750 Front Bike Light
The NiteRider Lumina Micro 750 Front Bike Light is a solid front bike light with a proven high quality beam.
The distinctive IP64 waterproof nylon shell with silver heatsink houses the single powerful LED that offers enough light for both road cycling and gravel riding on unlit roads.
The three main settings are operated using the power button, which also doubles as a stoplight battery indicator. They let you cycle to low (250), medium (500), and high (750) settings.
Available with optional GoPro and Helmet mounts to extend its functionality has made it a favorite design for many years.
- Distinctive design, proven beam quality, waterproof nylon shell, relatively lightweight
- None
Knog PWR Road 700 Front Bike Light
The Knog PWR Road 700 Front Bike Light is one of the most distinctive (and expensive) bike lights within its category.
Knog’s modular approach let’s you swap out the power bank, which means you theoretically hook the light up to their maximum 10000 mAh battery.
Besides bike lights, Knog also offers torches, speakers, and the like to power with the battery, which is also a power bank.
I don’t know of other bike lights that offer this feature, which should put it on top of the list of bikepackers and long distance touring.
The head has a twist feature to power it on or of, which is a nice touch when you use this as a helmet light with the optional mount.
The waterproof aluminum housing is extremely well designed in anodized black with red elements.
It offers 2 flood light LED’s and a single spotlight, which offers a beam suitable for anything but mountain biking.
There are 6 light modes which can be further customized using a proprietary app. You toggle each mode by turning the light, so there’s no power button. And because there isn’t you have a 4-strip LED on top of the light as a battery indicator.
Charging is done with the help of a micro usb located on the inside of the 3300 mAh battery, ensuring no water can get inside the battery.
The design of this light feels fresh and well-thought out. It certainly is one of the best looking ones, and the plethora of available mounting options ensure you can place the light anywhere you want.
- Great-looking light, unique modular design
- Expensive
Lezyne CLASSIC DRIVE 700XL
Coming in your standard black and a silver version, the Lezyne CLASSIC DRIVE 700XL is a beautiful front bike light, for commuting on unlit roads.
The distinctive feature of this light is its user-friendly setting where you can quickly swap between 2 modes only: 400 lumen and the maximum 700 lumen.
It’s this ease of use that’s a nice touch in an otherwise excellent setup, with a waterproof round aluminum housing.
The power button also serves as a stoplight battery indicator, something we’ve seen with many other lights as well.
And you’ve got your optional helmet and GoPro mount for an out front or Garmin setup.
A single spotlight with a maximum output of 700 lumens means it moves into the category of being seen rather than to see, though it does outshine many of its competitors.
- Solid commuter option
- None
Lezyne CLASSIC DRIVE 700XL oilslick
The Lezyne CLASSIC DRIVE 700XL also comes in the very bling oil slick version.
- Oil Slick version
- None
Light & Motion Vis 700 Tundra
The Light & Motion Vis 700 Tundra is a commuting and road cycling oriented front bike light.
A single strong LED and amber side lights ensure you’re seen in busy urban environments. The beam pattern is strong and tapers smoothly into the side, enabling a well-lit view on unlit roads.
Just as with the Lezyne lights this one has a toggle mode between the highest and the medium setting, which is exceptionally useful and user-friendly.
Its black-silver housing has a premium high-quality feel to it, and the light has one of the highest waterproof ratings.
Furthermore you’ve got your stoplight power button battery indicator, and a smattering of helmet and GoPro optional mounts.
- Excellent beam quality
- None
Specifications 700 lumens bicycle lights
Name | Price | Max lumen | Battery type | Battery capacity (mAh) | Battery life (Hrs) | Mount type | Rating | Light control | Weight | Body | Helmet mount | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NiteRider Lumina Micro 750 Front Bike Light | 70 USD | 750 | internal | 2 – 12 | bracket | IP64 | light | 130 | nylon / aluminium | optional | ||
Knog PWR Road 700 Front Bike Light | 90 USD | 700 | internal | 3340 | 1.7 – 165 | bracket | IP66 | light | 125 | aluminium | optional | |
Lezyne CLASSIC DRIVE 700XL | 65 USD | 700 | internal | 2 -19 | strap | IPX7 | light | 124 | aluminium | optional | ||
Lezyne CLASSIC DRIVE 700XL oilslick | 54 USD | 700 | internal | 2 -19 | strap | IPX7 | light | 124 | aluminium | optional | ||
Light & Motion Vis 700 Tundra | 48 USD | 700 | internal | 1.5 – 9 | strap | IP67 | light | 121 | aluminium | optional |
Johan van Seijen
FoundeR Restoration.bike
Johan van Seijen is the founder of restoration.bike. His passion for cycling in general, and restoring older bikes turned into a website to share his knowledge with a broader audience. Starting out on his father’s road bike and riding classics as the Amstel Gold Race and Liege Bastogne Liege he has shifted his attention to trail, XC, and gravel riding since. No matter how much he loves writing about everything related to cycling, nothing beats actually using his ever-expanding bicycle collection.
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