Is the bike mount that comes with the BC21R V3 rubber or plastic?
The mounts for all current Fenix bike lights are the same and are made of high-impact plastic.
What battery is used in the BC21R V3?
The Fenix BC21R V3 bike light includes one ARB-L18-2600 rechargeable 18650 battery. It is compatible with any button-top 18650 battery or two non-rechargeable CR123A batteries. Using CR123A batteries may no give the full advertised brightness and runtime. Please make sure to use a quality, branded 18650. Non-name brand batteries should not be used.
What LED is used in the BC21R V3?
The BC21R V3 uses the SST40 LED which has a lifespan of 50,000 hours.
What is the color temperature and working voltage of the BC21R V3?
The color temperature of the BC21R V3 is around 6000K.
The working voltage of the BC21R V3 is 3.6V.
How long does it take to recharge the BC21R V3?
The BC21R V3 will charge the included ARB-L18-2600 18650 battery in about 2 hours.
The battery indicator will be red while charging and turn green when it is full.
Is the BC21R V3 rechargeable?
Yes the BC21R V3 is rechargeable via a built-in USB Type-C charging port!
How can I prevent accidental activation of the BC21R V3?
The BC21R V3 bike light does not feature a lockout function but you can prevent accidental activation of the light by unscrewing the tail cap a small amount or removing the battery while it is not in use.
Why does the BC21R V3 sometimes downshift to a lower output level?
There are two reasons that this might happen.
First, the light features Intelligent Overheat Protection which may be triggered after a period of use because high-powered LED lights can generate a lot of heat. When the light reaches 140° F (60° C), the overheat protection will be triggered and the light will step down to a lower output while it reduces temperature. Once the temperature is below that level you will be able to select the output again.
Second, Fenix flashlights feature digital brightness regulation. This means that if the light detects that the battery does not have enough energy to safely support the Turbo brightness level, it will drop to High and you won't be able to select Turbo again until the battery has been charged. This prevents the light from putting a strain on the battery and it ensures that your light will never flicker or fade out unexpectedly!
