Night Shot

While we are huge dynamo lighting fans at Perennial, we understand that it's not always the right choice. USB rechargeable lights are very impressive thanks to advances in battery & LED technology. If your Brompton is going to be used for transportation, whether you are riding in your home turf, or you are traveling, lights are a must for riding at night. And who wants to be limited to riding during daylight hours).

Here are some options that we sell to Brompton customers

Cateye Volt400 for Brompton

Cateye Volt400 for Brompton
The Volt400 comes with a bracket that positions the light very cleanly above your front wheel. This kit is fully compatible with all Brompton front bags.
While we like this light for it's tidy fit on the bike and it's ability to make sure you are seen in traffic, it's not bright enough for all conditions.
Its biggest shortfall is availability. If we have it in stock and you like it, don't waste time getting it in your hand as it is challenging for Brompton (and us) to keep it in stock.

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Cateye AMPP for Brompton

Cateye AMPP for Brompton
The AMPP for Brompton fits the light nicely under the front bags and above the front wheel.
The options of 500, 800 or 1100 lumens make this headlight very appealing to anyone needing to increase their visibility as well as spreading a brighter, broader light in front of them. Like the Volt400, the AMPP series is USB rechargeable.


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Busch & Muller Ixon Core
The Ixon Core is our only rechargeable with a mirrored beam that shines the road with a nicely spread pattern yet doesn't shine in the eyes of oncoming riders and drivers.
A handlebar bracket mounts to the bars and the light slides on and off this bracket. The Brompton can be folded with the light still attached to the bars (all types), though the folded package will be a touch wider until you remove the light from its bracket.


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Light & Motion Urban 500
The Urban 500 is a light with great optics and at full power it can guide you through unlit streets. In more lit conditions you can dial back the power and use less battery consuming power settings.
The super grippy mounting strap is easy to wrap the light onto the bars and hold the light securely enough to the bars to hold steady beam on the bumpy trails. Mind you, it's plenty stretchy to have some give if you bump it hard.


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NightRider Swift 300
At 82 grams with 5 light modes and a run time from 2 all the way to 27 hours, this economical rechargeable light gives a lot of bang for not so many bucks. The Swift 300 is also very compact, so whether your Brommie is folded or unfolded, the light is not going to cause any problems.


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NightRider Lumina Micro 650
The Micro 650 is a bit larger than the Swift 300, but still a nice tidy package that fits very well on all the Brompton handlebars. A good and strong light with a great beam pattern to keep you comfortable pedaling even on the downhills.


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Light & Motion Vis 360 Pro
This helmet light can be your one light, or it can complement lights on your bike. The Vis 360 Pro includes a front light, rear light and mounting hardware to easily set it up on your helmet. The USB rechargeable battery is integrated into the rear light. I like this light because it allows me to point it directly at drivers so I can know if they see me (or not).
Also it puts the light as high as possible which will help with visibility of all drivers.


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We have used a wide variety of lights with our Bromptons over the years. We certainly appreciate the Volt400 with its Brompton mount, but we also recognize that while mounting a USB rechargeable light to the handlebar isn't quite as clean, it is equally useful when it comes to shining the road ahead. The Cateye AMPP series is a welcome addition and with it's 3 models, you should be able to match the brightness needed for your riding conditions.


BTW: If you are using a Brompton saddle (either width), you should consider the Rapid Mini rear blinky light for Bromptons. It mounts very cleanly onto your saddle. We recommend having this on your bike, no matter what other lights you are using.

Cateye Rapid Mini for Brompton

Rapid Mini Saddle Light for Brompton
We recommend the Rapid Mini Saddle light as it is a simple way to make yourself more visible out on the roads (always a good idea).

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