Cyclists first
Designed around real commutes and the moments when being seen keeps cyclists safe.
About us
Engineered to Shine®
High performance bicycle lighting, designed in Irvine, California since 1991.
Our purpose
Light where it matters
We are cyclists building lights for cyclists. Every design is made to turn uncertainty into confidence.
Our approach
Genuine innovation
Every product starts from the ground up. What begins as a Cygolite breakthrough becomes the industry standard.
What we believe
More than bicycle lights.
Built to last
Durable materials, honest run times, and careful testing.
Always curious
From DayLightning® to new beam patterns, we keep looking forward.
A safer ride
More people riding, more often, with greater confidence.
Part of the community
We ride with you.
Designed and built in Southern California since 1991. You will find us at the trailheads, group rides, and community events where our lights are actually used.
Local roots
Partnering with regional parks and community-led rides that bring cyclists together.
Since 1991
35 years strong.
No slowing down.
From an Irvine design team into one of America’s most trusted bicycle light makers.
35
Years of American innovation
Irvine
California headquarters
Day + night
Visibility for every ride
Always
Focused on the cyclist
Our history
Milestones
Over three decades of Cygolite breakthroughs that set new standards for the bicycle lighting industry.
1991
The founding years
Founded just a few blocks away from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, Cygolite becomes one of the first manufacturers of LED bicycle lighting.
1991
The first leap
Cygolite launches one of the industry's first LED flashing taillights, giving cyclists a bright, long lasting way to be seen from behind.
1992
SB-30 redefines after-dark riding
1995
Expanding the product line
New models arrive at a quick pace, and cyclists make Cygolite lights a favorite at bike shops across the country.
Find your light
Headlights, taillights and combo sets built for the way you ride.