Nitecore BR35

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Facts

Light Type
Mounting
Brand
Bike Type
Lumens
1800 Lumens
Battery Life
1 to 17 Hours
Power
Weight
8.27 oz
Water Resistance Level
IP Rating
IPX7

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Nitecore BR35. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

8 reasons to buy

  • Long-term owners praise the BR35’s durability.
  • This light has two beams (short-range and long-range) that can be used individually or together.
  • Buyers and owners appreciate the reach of the long-range beam.
  • There is a reflector above the short-range beam that illuminates the area directly in front of the bike.
  • Testers and owners deem the light appropriate for both road and trail use.
  • Owners say the mount is robust and keeps the light in place over bumpy terrain.
  • The BR35 has an integrated display that shows the mode, brightness level, and remaining runtime.
  • The BR35 comes with a wired remote control, and experts and owners say toggling modes is easy.

3 reasons not to buy

  • Buyers complain that the batteries cannot be replaced.
  • Multiple owners say that, due to the lack of beam cut-off, the light must be tilted downward to avoid blinding other road users.
  • The high beam is not wide enough for technical or high-speed trail riding.

Bottom line

The Nitecore BR35 is a front bike light with three modes (city, road, and trail), each with four brightness levels. Long-term owners attest to the light’s durability. Owners and testers appreciate the range of modes, the wired remote button, and the integrated display. Unfortunately, the batteries cannot be replaced, and the beam doesn't have a cut-off, so the light may blind other road users. Overall, testers and owners deem the BR35 good value and suitable for cities, rural roads, and non-technical trails.

Expert Reviews

86/100 based on 2 rated expert reviews
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ZeroAir Reviews

Nitecore BR35 Bicycle Light Review

This light impressed me practically all the way around.  It’s very well made for bicycling, and very capable.

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Review: Nitecore BR35: Double-Headed Bike Light, 1800 Lumens, Beamshots, Compare

The first bike-light made by Nitecore is a rather heavy, but solid product… The output is impressive, but I would like to see a lower mode that is less blinding to oncoming traffic… 

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Project ATHOS

Best Bike Light on the Market Nitecore BR35 1800 Lumens Dual Bicycle Rechargeable Light Trail City

I will tell you, this is the most amazing [bike light] I’ve ever had.

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Trail And Mountain

Nitecore BR35 1800 Lumen Bike Light Review

It’s just awesome. I really like this light.

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Waynos Fotos

Nitecore BR35 Bicycle Light Comprehensive Full In-Depth Review

I’ve only had this for about three weeks. I found it to be a very, very good light and I’ll keep using it.

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User Ratings

93/100 based on 335 ratings
  • 5 star
    77%
  • 4 star
    17%
  • 3 star
    3%
  • 2 star
    1%
  • 1 star
    2%

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