Though I've been strictly a daylight rider, I now need lights for my bike for two reasons: the Paw-Paw Tunnel, and a fundraising ride that will have me out after dark (assuming my parole officer agrees ).

As I'm cheap/part Scottish/mother of a college kid thrifty, I am not willing to spend wads o' dough on these. (I've seen some lights that rival the cost of my bike -- yikes!!)

So far, I am thinking of getting the following two lights:

Planet Bike 3044 Blaze 1-Watt LED Headlight
Planet Bike Sport Spot 4 LED Bicycle Light with Head, and Handlebar Mounts

Both together are $70 from Amazon. Having the two gives me some versatility, the lighting was okay (using the Planet Bike light guide), and at my slow speeds, I doubt I'll override the light output.

(Geez, it's hard to type with this cat in my lap.....!)

(And he's shedding all over the laptop...!)

What's my best bet for an inexpensive but effective tail light? I don't plan to ride in traffic (nor play in traffic, despite many invitations to do so), but have to have one for the fundraising ride (on a traffic-less loop). Do I need to worry too much about what I get, or can I just go with the cheapest one I can find?

Please enlighten me; thank you!