Year-round cyclists do a lot for their fitness and health. But in the darker months of the year, they can be dangerous.
In this lighting special, we provide tips for increasing safety on the road. From practical, reflective accessories to high-end headlights and flashing smart helmets.
High-end lighting technology: the new hub dynamo headlights
Technical progress in bicycle technology has rarely been as conspicuous as in lighting technology: Today, smooth-running hub dynamos reliably supply their power via dipole cables, usually protected in the frame and fork, to the front and rear lights, which use LED technology and electronic stabilisation to bring maximum luminosity to the road. >> click here to test hub dynamo headlights
Battery lighting with StVZO approval
Many good and legally approved battery-powered lights are now so light and stylish that you can almost put them on your bike as a design element. Incidentally, the kind of light bulbs we used to know are no longer used in headlights. For this type of lamp, only powerful LEDs are used which, in conjunction with lenses and reflectors, cast the light beam onto the road. There is a huge range on offer - our test of StVZO-approved lighting will help you make the right choice. >> click here for the battery light test
Smart helmets - high-tech on the head
Smart helmets find their target group, especially if you can use them to make phone calls while cycling or follow voice navigation without taking your hands off the handlebars. Safety-orientated cyclists are happy about bright LED lights, which can also have a flashing and brake light function. >> 5 current smart helmets at a glance
Safe from head to toe
Visibility means safety - especially in the darker seasons. With these parts, cyclists cannot be overlooked. >> Here you will find the best safety accessories for cyclists
