While Fenix is best known for their extensive lineup of everyday carry (EDC) and tactical flashlights, in recent years they’ve also experimented with bike lights. In this review we’ll be looking at their latest bike light, the BC26R headlight. The light has a retail price of $89.95 and has an impressive 1600 Lumen output from a single Luminus LED. As with other Fenix lights, the BC26R features a replaceable battery with threaded tail cap. Although Fenix includes a 5000 mAh ARB-L21-5000 Li-ion battery with the light, the BC26R can be used with 18650 batteries using the Fenix ALF-18 battery holder. Despite the non-integrated design, the BC26R carries a IP68 rating which ensures the headlight can be used in any weather condition.
The tool-free quick-release handlebar mount Fenix includes with the BC26R should be familiar to those who have owned Fenix bike lights in the past. Even though it uses a proprietary slide on design with tab to lock it in place which means you cannot mount the BC26R on out-front mounts or other accessories, it’s still one of our favorite simple handlebar mounts. We’d describe the tool-free design as a swinging-cam style as the rear is hinged on that you can simply swing into place and hand tighten. This is much easier to use than Magicshine’s handlebar mounts as it can be installed or removed in a few seconds. The mount also allows for side to side angle adjustments of roughly 30° to each side with indexed positions. Multiple rubber spacers are included to handle different round handlebar diameters.
It’s easy to tell Fenix is primarily a tactical and every-day carry (EDC) flashlight company rather than a dedicated bike company as the BC26R uses the same elongated flashlight form factor with metal housing and simply adds a handlebar adapter to the base. It’s a simple design that’s easy to hold and allows the headlight to easily be used as a flashlight off the bike. While the form factor is very similar to the Fenix BC21R we previously reviewed, the darker finish and bronze-like power button give the Fenix BC26R a more premium look. Strakes along the sides of the body add a little more visual detail and help with heat dissipation...
... Read the full review @ thesweetcyclists.com/fenix-bc...
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:13 Fit + Finish
04:41 On The Road
05:26 Comparison (Magicshine RN1500, Moon Sport Rigel)
08:34 The Final Score
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