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NiteRider Solas 250 Rear Light

NiteRiderSolas 250 Rear Light(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Anonymous

Very Bright, stays put, and easy to charge
by Anonymous
4 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 12/27/2019
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Review by Anonymous

EXTREMELY bright light, but it stopped working
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Ayase, Japan
3 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 2/2/2022
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Review by Gerhard

Provides great lights, but functionality to switch between them not very good
by Gerhard
Chicago
2 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 9/10/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Amazing light for the price
by Anonymous
Jacksonville, FL
3 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 5/21/2020
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Review by Gary

Bright Light
by Gary
Cycling Enthusiast
Palm Desert
2 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 4/3/2020
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Review by PedalsUp7

Great light but poor construction
by PedalsUp7
Competitive Racer
Florida
8 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 7/10/2019
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Review by Nightly Bile rider

Bike light works Great!
by Nightly Bile rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Fort Myers Beach, FL
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Use on nightly bike rides. Bright and works great.

Reviewed 8/5/2022
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Review by Stuart

Excellent light that works in the early morning thru the darkening evening hours
by Stuart
Cycling Enthusiast
Scottsdale, Arizona
1 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 9/18/2020
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Review by rpettyjo

Quit working after a few months
by rpettyjo
Competitive Racer
Seattle, WA
1 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 6/29/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Reflection light to keep you save
by Anonymous

This light works great and at a good price. Multiple lighting settings give you the bike awareness you want.

Reviewed 6/22/2020
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Review by vezz

Very good light
by vezz
Cycling Enthusiast
CT

I mount it on the seat post of my road bike

Reviewed 5/12/2020
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Review by HollandMP

Somewhat disappointed
by HollandMP
Cycling Enthusiast
AZ

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.

Reviewed 4/20/2022
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Review by Anonymous

Excellent Light
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
4 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 3/3/2020
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Review by Pete

Excellent. Would buy it again. Highly recommended
by Pete
east 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 2/20/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Quality light that adds safety to your riding.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern NH
2 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 7/16/2019
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Review by Joelh

Bright and Effective
by Joelh
Cycling Enthusiast
Gresham, OR
2 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 5/17/2019
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Review by Anonymous

Lacks durability
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Boston
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

Love the light, when it works! Have owned two and love the various modes for battery life, etc. BUT had to replace both bc they simply stopped working. One day, great. Turn it off, next day it won't charge. Done.

If it worked continually I would give it 5 stars.

Reviewed 4/15/2019
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Review by WesternCO rider

Best rear light out there
by WesternCO rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Extreme Western CO
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

Brighter and more visible, especially during the day, than any tail light I've seen or used. If you want to be seen, this is the light.

Reviewed 4/15/2019
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Review by Gdad

Excellent bike light for night riding
by Gdad
Kentucky

Excellent

Reviewed 9/20/2021
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Review by Scott

Excellent light
by Scott
El Paso Texas
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Love this light. Easy to use and very bright. Good visibility for both night and day riding.

Reviewed 2/11/2019
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