Fenix BC28R – 2500 Lumen Rechargeable Bike Light Set
The BC28R is a front light and a red tail light sold together, and the two are linked. Fenix calls it smart linked control, and the practical part is that the front light shows which mode the tail light is in, in real time, so you can check the tail light without twisting around on the bike.
Up front, a Cree XHP50D LED puts out up to 2500 lumens with a 591 ft (180 m) beam. The beam has an anti-glare cut-off line, which keeps the brightest part on the road instead of in the eyes of drivers and riders coming the other way. The tail light uses a red COB light source and has five modes of its own, including slow and fast flash.
The front light runs on a replaceable ARB-L21-5000 V2.0 21700 battery, which is included, and weighs 8.47 oz with it. The tail light has a built-in 400mAh battery and weighs 1.98 oz. Charging is by USB-C, with battery level indication and a low-voltage warning. Both lights are IP66 rated and impact resistant to 1.5 m, and the box has a bicycle mount, a seatpost mount and a mounting strap.
Key Features
- 2500 lumen front light with a 591 ft (180 m) beam from a Cree XHP50D LED
- Red COB tail light with five modes, including slow and fast flash
- Smart linked control; the front light shows the tail light's mode
- Anti-glare cut-off beam line for riding in traffic
- Replaceable 21700 battery (included) up front, built-in 400mAh tail light; USB-C; IP66
Specifications
| Max output |
2500 lumens (front light) |
| Beam distance |
591 ft (180 m) |
| Max runtime |
52 hours |
| Modes |
Front light: 5 including flash; tail light: 5 including slow and fast flash |
| LEDs |
Cree XHP50D white (front), red COB (tail) |
| Lens |
Polycarbonate |
| Battery |
Front: 1 x 21700 (ARB-L21-5000 V2.0 included); tail: built-in 400mAh |
| Charging |
USB-C |
| Waterproof |
IP66 |
| Impact resistance |
1.5 m |
| Size |
Front 4.33" x 1.14" x 1.57"; tail 1.38" x 1.42" x 1.30" |
| Weight |
Front 8.47 oz, tail 1.98 oz (with batteries) |
| In the box |
Bicycle mount, seatpost mount, mounting strap, ARB-L21-5000 V2.0 battery, battery compartment key, USB-C cable, spare O-ring, spare mounting shim |
| Warranty |
Limited lifetime from Fenix Lighting USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Fenix BC28R come with a tail light?
Yes. The Fenix BC28R is a set with a 2500 lumen front light and a red COB tail light, and a seatpost mount and mounting strap are in the box along with the bicycle mount.
How do the Fenix BC28R front and tail lights work together?
The Fenix BC28R uses what Fenix calls smart linked control: the two lights are linked, and the front light shows the tail light's current mode in real time.
Is the Fenix BC28R a good rechargeable bike light for night riding?
Yes. The Fenix BC28R puts out up to 2500 lumens with a 591 ft (180 m) beam, uses an anti-glare cut-off line so it doesn't blind oncoming traffic, and adds a red tail light so you are visible from behind.
What battery does the Fenix BC28R use?
The Fenix BC28R front light uses one replaceable 21700 battery, and a Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0 is included. The tail light has a built-in 400mAh battery. Charging is by USB-C.
Is the Fenix BC28R waterproof?
The Fenix BC28R front light and tail light are IP66 rated for rain and are impact resistant to 1.5 meters.
Where can I buy the Fenix BC28R?
Going Gear is an authorized Fenix dealer and stocks the Fenix BC28R bike light set with Fenix Lighting USA's warranty.
