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Review by AnonymousReflection light to keep you saveby AnonymousThis light works great and at a good price. Multiple lighting settings give you the bike awareness you want.
Reviewed 6/22/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This light works great and at a good price. Multiple lighting settings give you the bike awareness you want.
Review by vezzVery good lightby vezzCycling EnthusiastCTI mount it on the seat post of my road bike
Reviewed 5/12/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by vezz was helpful/No, review by vezz was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I mount it on the seat post of my road bike
Review by SF Bay Area Daily RiderBRIGHT by SF Bay Area Daily RiderCycling EnthusiastSFOakland 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I ride among a lot of trucks and need to be seen. I have been using the Solas 150 rear light, but wantedneeded something brighter for safety.
The Solas 250 is BRIGHT. in a side by side comparison with the Solas 150, It can be seen from various angles, so I'm feeling the trucks are seeingnoticing me.
Reviewed 11/5/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SF Bay Area Daily Rider was helpful/No, review by SF Bay Area Daily Rider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I ride among a lot of trucks and need to be seen. I have been using the Solas 150 rear light, but wantedneeded something brighter for safety.
The Solas 250 is BRIGHT. in a side by side comparison with the Solas 150, It can be seen from various angles, so I'm feeling the trucks are seeingnoticing me.
Review by JohnSuperb rear light by JohnDetroit, MichiganExceeded my expectations. Definitely worth money I spent on it. Super bright light and very visible. What more could you want.
Reviewed 12/7/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by John was helpful/No, review by John was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Exceeded my expectations. Definitely worth money I spent on it. Super bright light and very visible. What more could you want.
Review by Robin WilliamsShort run timeby Robin WilliamsDaily CommuterLong Beach, CAVery bright but short run time.
Reviewed 11/24/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Robin Williams was helpful/No, review by Robin Williams was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Very bright but short run time.
Review by AnonymousLong-lasting charge and multiple flash modesby AnonymousThis is the 2nd of these I have bought. The first one stopped charging but I liked it so much I�m giving it another try. Very bright light.
Reviewed 8/28/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is the 2nd of these I have bought. The first one stopped charging but I liked it so much I�m giving it another try. Very bright light.
Review by AnonymousVery Bright, stays put, and easy to chargeby Anonymous4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Used this on a 2 month tour in Patagonia with dirt roads, rain, etc. Worked great, stayed put on all the bumps, and seemed impervious to wet gravel roads. Only issue is my wife had to go first, because the light was so bright it bothered her, even during the daytime.
Reviewed 12/27/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Used this on a 2 month tour in Patagonia with dirt roads, rain, etc. Worked great, stayed put on all the bumps, and seemed impervious to wet gravel roads. Only issue is my wife had to go first, because the light was so bright it bothered her, even during the daytime.
Review by AnonymousEXTREMELY bright light, but it stopped workingby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastAyase, Japan3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.The lumens and brightens on this light are second to none. I felt super safe whenever I had to use the light at night.
the rubber seal on the bottom is crap. it won't go back where it was originally. And now the light won't work. I have tried charging it several times, won't work anymore.
Thinking of spending the extra $xx and going for the Bontrager Flare instead. it is very unfortunate that the build quality on such an amazing light is so poor.
Reviewed 2/2/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The lumens and brightens on this light are second to none. I felt super safe whenever I had to use the light at night.
the rubber seal on the bottom is crap. it won't go back where it was originally. And now the light won't work. I have tried charging it several times, won't work anymore.
Thinking of spending the extra $xx and going for the Bontrager Flare instead. it is very unfortunate that the build quality on such an amazing light is so poor.
Review by GerhardProvides great lights, but functionality to switch between them not very goodby GerhardChicago2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Provides great visible flashing modes; but switching between them is not easy. You have to press top rubber button several times to get to the desired mode. Rubber button doesn�t respond to a simple push, you have to do it over and over to get to the desired flashing mode.
Also, dismounting the light from its holding bracket is not that simple.
Other than for giving a very clear and good, visible flashing light, I would not recommend this product.
Reviewed 9/10/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Gerhard was helpful/No, review by Gerhard was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Provides great visible flashing modes; but switching between them is not easy. You have to press top rubber button several times to get to the desired mode. Rubber button doesn�t respond to a simple push, you have to do it over and over to get to the desired flashing mode.
Also, dismounting the light from its holding bracket is not that simple.
Other than for giving a very clear and good, visible flashing light, I would not recommend this product.
Review by AnonymousAmazing light for the priceby AnonymousJacksonville, FL3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.It works really well. Doesnt take a very long time to charge and is really, really bright. I was able to clip it on to my Carradice saddle bag with no problem
Reviewed 5/21/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
It works really well. Doesnt take a very long time to charge and is really, really bright. I was able to clip it on to my Carradice saddle bag with no problem
Review by GaryBright Lightby GaryCycling EnthusiastPalm Desert2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I use night rider lights both back and front. The front one helps with the cars pulling out on to the road from a driveway.
This read light is loaded with lots of lumins and is eye catching if you put it on the first setting.
My experience is that a good rear light makes is much more likely that vehicles will give my a wider berth.
Reviewed 4/3/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Gary was helpful/No, review by Gary was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use night rider lights both back and front. The front one helps with the cars pulling out on to the road from a driveway.
This read light is loaded with lots of lumins and is eye catching if you put it on the first setting.
My experience is that a good rear light makes is much more likely that vehicles will give my a wider berth.
Review by PedalsUp7Great light but poor constructionby PedalsUp7Competitive RacerFlorida8 of 9 customers found this review helpful.First I have to say this NiteRider Solas is the best rear light I have ever owned and believe me Ive gone through plenty.
The brightness, power and flash pattern are the best of any light on the market. The battery life is up there with the top too. I use the strobe mode and got 5-6 hours on full charge when new but about 4 hrs after a year or so of heavy use. I use it during the daytime too.
Its the best light for charging too. Simply open the rubber tab on the bottom and plug in the USB charger and good to to in an hour or so.
Why the one star review?
I bought one and had to replace it in less than a year. I keep the rubber tab on the bottom closed as tight as i can but in heavy rain, water can get inside the unit and when it does its lights out, literally.
I tried letting it dry out but to no avail. Stuffed it in some rice grains to draw out the moisture but nothing.
I contacted NightRider customer care and they basically told me to fk off but very politely.
I went to my local bike store where I bought the light ( a big chain store that recently closed PB). The store manager replaced it right away and told me to pick a new one off the shelf.
Guess what? Less than a year later that new replacement unit got wet and stopped working too.
NightRider told me to get lost again, so back to the bike store. They replaced it with a new one.
Now the 3rd light Im on has just stopped working.
Thats the last straw for me and the Solas250. It really is a great light but the reliability is terrible.
Also the USB connector on the bottom can come apart from the circuit board from overuse.
I also have the front facing NR Lumina 400 light that I got with my first Solas250 and its still working strong.
Reviewed 7/10/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by PedalsUp7 was helpful/No, review by PedalsUp7 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
First I have to say this NiteRider Solas is the best rear light I have ever owned and believe me Ive gone through plenty.
The brightness, power and flash pattern are the best of any light on the market. The battery life is up there with the top too. I use the strobe mode and got 5-6 hours on full charge when new but about 4 hrs after a year or so of heavy use. I use it during the daytime too.
Its the best light for charging too. Simply open the rubber tab on the bottom and plug in the USB charger and good to to in an hour or so.
Why the one star review?
I bought one and had to replace it in less than a year. I keep the rubber tab on the bottom closed as tight as i can but in heavy rain, water can get inside the unit and when it does its lights out, literally.
I tried letting it dry out but to no avail. Stuffed it in some rice grains to draw out the moisture but nothing.
I contacted NightRider customer care and they basically told me to fk off but very politely.
I went to my local bike store where I bought the light ( a big chain store that recently closed PB). The store manager replaced it right away and told me to pick a new one off the shelf.
Guess what? Less than a year later that new replacement unit got wet and stopped working too.
NightRider told me to get lost again, so back to the bike store. They replaced it with a new one.
Now the 3rd light Im on has just stopped working.
Thats the last straw for me and the Solas250. It really is a great light but the reliability is terrible.
Also the USB connector on the bottom can come apart from the circuit board from overuse.
I also have the front facing NR Lumina 400 light that I got with my first Solas250 and its still working strong.
Review by Nightly Bile riderBike light works Great!by Nightly Bile riderCycling EnthusiastFort Myers Beach, FL1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Use on nightly bike rides. Bright and works great.
Reviewed 8/5/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Nightly Bile rider was helpful/No, review by Nightly Bile rider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Use on nightly bike rides. Bright and works great.
Review by StuartExcellent light that works in the early morning thru the darkening evening hoursby StuartCycling EnthusiastScottsdale, Arizona1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The light shines brightly no matter which of the four different light modes you use. It really provides a visual signal to the other bikers coming up from behind as well as the cars as the approach from the rear
Reviewed 9/18/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Stuart was helpful/No, review by Stuart was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The light shines brightly no matter which of the four different light modes you use. It really provides a visual signal to the other bikers coming up from behind as well as the cars as the approach from the rear
Review by rpettyjoQuit working after a few monthsby rpettyjoCompetitive RacerSeattle, WA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I was happy with it when it worked. After about 3 months of light use, it quit working. It would not turn off, charge, or respond to the button.
Reviewed 6/29/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by rpettyjo was helpful/No, review by rpettyjo was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I was happy with it when it worked. After about 3 months of light use, it quit working. It would not turn off, charge, or respond to the button.
Review by HollandMPSomewhat disappointed by HollandMPCycling EnthusiastAZThe on/off switch is not very responsive, and the battery seems to discharge quicker than advertised. The beacon is bright. I ended up eating this one and went to the Bontrager Flare RT.
Reviewed 4/20/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by HollandMP was helpful/No, review by HollandMP was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The on/off switch is not very responsive, and the battery seems to discharge quicker than advertised. The beacon is bright. I ended up eating this one and went to the Bontrager Flare RT.
Review by AnonymousExcellent Lightby AnonymousDaily Commuter4 of 4 customers found this review helpful. I prefer the bright flash, and have had rides on group rides catch me at a rest-stop to say this light is clearly visible more than a mile away in daylight. For visibility from the rear, this is by far the best and brightest light I've seen. On long rides (say, a century in the mountains) I find I have to replace after about 6 hours, so I carry two.
Reviewed 3/3/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I prefer the bright flash, and have had rides on group rides catch me at a rest-stop to say this light is clearly visible more than a mile away in daylight. For visibility from the rear, this is by far the best and brightest light I've seen. On long rides (say, a century in the mountains) I find I have to replace after about 6 hours, so I carry two.
Review by PeteExcellent. Would buy it again. Highly recommended by Peteeast coast near Washigton DC 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Excellent product. Several light options to alert drivers of your presence as they overtake you. Charge has plenty to go after a 3.5 hour ride on the highest alert mode. Bought 2 more for my family members
Reviewed 2/20/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Pete was helpful/No, review by Pete was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Excellent product. Several light options to alert drivers of your presence as they overtake you. Charge has plenty to go after a 3.5 hour ride on the highest alert mode. Bought 2 more for my family members
Review by AnonymousQuality light that adds safety to your riding.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastNorthern NH2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I use the NiteRider Solas 250 Rear Light daily, on the road, in day light, in heavy traffic. Also, on rural, single lane, windy roads with very short reaction times. Game changer. This light is a standard issue item with many of the club riders in my area. You will want to use one of the less bright modes on group rides.
Reviewed 7/16/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use the NiteRider Solas 250 Rear Light daily, on the road, in day light, in heavy traffic. Also, on rural, single lane, windy roads with very short reaction times. Game changer. This light is a standard issue item with many of the club riders in my area. You will want to use one of the less bright modes on group rides.
Review by JoelhBright and Effective by JoelhCycling EnthusiastGresham, OR2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.The Solas 250 flashes a very effective pattern that should keep drivers aware of you as they're approaching from the rear. The flashes are directed so that anyone riding behind you isn't blinded by them. Charging is easy and quick.
Reviewed 5/17/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Joelh was helpful/No, review by Joelh was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The Solas 250 flashes a very effective pattern that should keep drivers aware of you as they're approaching from the rear. The flashes are directed so that anyone riding behind you isn't blinded by them. Charging is easy and quick.