I have this combo on my bike:
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5051-7...ot-SL-Lightset
There is research being done (mainly by Trek/Bontrager) that running lights during the day significantly reduces the chances of collisions.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/d...unning_lights/
http://bicycletimesmag.com/bontrager...hts-for-bikes/
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Bontrager says the data it has collected show accidents decreased 25 percent after automobiles adopted daytime running lights, and cycling accidents could be reduced by a third. Because 80 percent of bicycle accidents occur during daylight hours, the brand feels there is a big opportunity for positive change.
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If you want to run lights in the day you need something a bit more powerful, and the lightset I posted fills that need. I run a flashing red rear light all day and all night whenever I am on the bike.
If you're just concerned about night time, it is more so that others can see you but it is really nice to be able to increase your own visibility also. Anything that MEC carries will be fine. The front LED that Fuzz posted is fine, but I do quite a bit of night riding when they days are short and I really appreciate my front light's ability to actually light up the path in front of me.
To me it is worth spending a bit more to make sure I am visible in all conditions and I can illuminate the road in front of me.
One final note, if you end up purchasing a bright front light, please point it down! If you point it straight out, you will blind other cyclists coming towards you.