Lights.
Integrated PEV lights are rarely bright enough to be seen by drivers at speed. A proper headlight and a rear light with daytime flash are the cheapest safety upgrade there is.
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NiteRiderTop pick
Lumina 1200 Boost
A benchmark commuter headlight: 1200 lumens, solid mount, and real runtime at usable brightness.
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GarminUpgrade pick
Varia RTL515
Tail light plus rear-approach radar that pings your phone or computer when cars close in — genuinely changes how safe riding feels.
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CygoliteBudget pick
Metro Plus 800
The value standard: 800 lumens, USB charging, and a daytime-flash mode that gets attention.
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Cygolite
Hotshot Pro 200
Bright, cheap, long-running rear light with adjustable flash patterns.
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