[{"id":272202760363,"handle":"bike-lights","title":"Bike Lights for Every Rider","updated_at":"2025-02-21T09:25:04-06:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are the experts in bike lights. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003ePouring years of automotive lighting knowledge into developing the best bicycle lights no matter what kind of riding you are doing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/trail-evo-bike-light\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrail Evo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e is our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eflagship mountain bike light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e designed for the handlebars with a wide even beam that makes night riding an absolute blast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/portal-bike-light\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epowerful, bright, and long lasting helmet light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e that fills your entire vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/portal-downhill-package-evo-portal\" title=\"Portal Dowhill Package\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortal Downhill Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e combines the Trail Evo and the Portal into one package.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate bike light setup for hardcore trail 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Our mountain bike lights are specifically designed with Trail riding in mind whether for your handlebar (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/trail-evo-bike-light\"\u003eTrail Evo\u003c\/a\u003e) or for your helmet (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/hangover-bike-helmet-light\"\u003eHangover Helmet Light\u003c\/a\u003e). Wide panoramic and perfectly lit beam patterns that\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003emake you forget you are riding at night!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2022-07-25T16:37:19-05:00","alt":null,"width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Mountain-bike-lights.jpg?v=1730323055"}},{"id":432751804673,"handle":"portal-accessories","updated_at":"2025-02-21T09:30:34-06:00","published_at":"2024-11-11T18:32:44-06:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Portal Accessories","body_html":""},{"id":392579612929,"handle":"road-bike-lights","updated_at":"2025-02-21T09:25:04-06:00","published_at":"2022-07-25T18:41:04-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"road-bike-light-collect","published_scope":"global","title":"Road Bike Lights","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are the experts in bike lights.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e. Pouring years of automotive lighting knowledge into developing the best bicycle lights no matter what kind of riding you are doing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/trail-evo-bike-light\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrail Evo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e is our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eflagship mountain bike light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e designed for the handlebars with a wide even beam that makes night riding an absolute blast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/portal-bike-light\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epowerful, bright, and long lasting helmet light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e that fills your entire vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/portal-downhill-package-evo-portal\" title=\"Portal Dowhill Package\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortal Downhill Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e combines the Trail Evo and the Portal into one package.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate bike light setup for hardcore trail riding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/hangover-bike-helmet-light\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHangover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elightweight and trustworthy helmet light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e that lives on your helmet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Evo Dowhill Package\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/evo-downhill-package-best-bike-light\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvo Downhill Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e combines the Trail Evo and the Hangover into one easy to shop package.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA killer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e bike light setup for mountain bike trail riding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Detour Road Bike Light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/products\/detour\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003e is our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egravel, road, and commuter light\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9e1e1e1;\"\u003edesigned with automotive optics to simulate the low beam of a car, but for your bike.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2022-07-25T18:41:03-05:00","alt":null,"width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/www.outboundlighting.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Road_Bike_Light_Outbound_Lighting.jpg?v=1721412510"}}]
This review is for the Trail Evo. I purchased this light in 2020. About a year later Outbound updated their mount and sent me the updated version free of charge. I’ve had 4 seasons of flawless use - I love the light. One night this season I left the Evo on my bike rack following a ride. It bounced across the road at 55 mph. When I arrived home I realized my mistake and headed back to the trailhead. Fortunately it happened to turn on when it hit the road.‘What’s with the glowing snow bank?’ 🤦🏻
It was beat up but appeared to work fine. But the unit wouldn’t charge. I reached out to OutBound to share the story and to request repair. Jason was awesome - he repaired the light and shipped it back free of charge.
Awesome product. Awesome People.
Cheers!
M
Michael N. (Pontiac, US)
Great light, great service
I wouldn't use anything else for me and my mountain biker son. Our fourth Outbound light didn't work, and their friendly customer service promptly sent us a new one (in like 24 hours). We just popped the old one in the box and slapped their return sticker on it. Fantastic experience.
J
Jasen G. (Denver, US)
Epic Lighting!!
Ran my first night race with my Outbound Light - it was awesome!! Not only was it insanely bright, but it blew away the other racers who suffered from battery drain due to the extreme cold here in Colorado (4 degrees when the race started). Light ran strong and had a ton of charge after a long race!
M
Michael C. (Sacramento, US)
Trail Evo Bike Light
K
Kevyn (Brooklyn, US)
Best bike light ever!
I've had this light for two years now so I guess I've had enough time to test it. lol. This light is rugged, durable and super bright. I don't use it for mountain biking. I use it for commuting but at the lower setting or in the pulse mode. Never had an issue with the light. My mount however wore down over time but I think that might have been my fault as a result of over tightening it. I contacted customer service and they replaced it free of charge. Incredible customer service with zero push back. Love this company and I can't wait to buy more products. More companies should be as easy to interact with. Thanks for everything guys and thanks for making a great product.
J
Joe F.
I bought both the evo and the hangover lights. Both are great. The guality, ease of use, adjustment, and the lack of bounce make them both heads and shoulders above what I had before. I took both on a trip to Costa Rica. I wasn't sure I would need them, but I was sure glad I brought them. The heat of the day forced me to hit the trails before the sun came up. Having such powerful lights was reassuring, heading into the dark jungle. They were also great for exploring around town at night on dark dirt roads. I'm glad I bought them and glad I brought them with me.
Mind blowing, incredible, and game changing are a few of the words used to describe how seamless and bright the Trail Evo beam pattern is.
The Bike Light Evolution:
When we launched the Trail Edition back in 2017 it was a game changer for bike lights.
A beam pattern specifically designed for trail riding with a wide evenly illuminated distribution. However it required an external battery pack, and we had lots of customers wanting to go wireless.
So we took the best parts of Trail, and evolved it into the Trail Evo. Bringing a long lasting, even brighter, even wider beam pattern to your handlebars, without any external cords.
Advanced Optical Engineering
When we developed Evo’s beam pattern, we knew we could go wider and brighter, so we redefined our illumination goals, target candela points, beam angles, and then went to work simulating, testing, prototyping and developing the most seamless pattern we've built to date.
The extreme width is thanks to the finely tuned blended Total Internal Reflection (TIR) optics. Hundreds of simulations with Lucidshape software let us squish, squeeze, stretch and shape the light to hit that perfect balance of peak brightness, smooth falloff and insane peripheral coverage.
Check the slider comparison below to see the difference between a fine tuned optical instrument such as Trail Evo vs a name-brand light that has been around for years. The difference is staggering in person.
Go further.
Ride longer.
Explore more.
See that sunset from the mountaintop, not the parking lot thanks to long runtimes, USB-C pass through charging and a dose of quality engineering.
Headlight.
Not a Flashlight.
You wouldn't drive a car with a flashlight strapped to your hood. Why do the same with your bike? Trail Evo is a proper automotive grade headlight designed to be front and center on your handlebars.
Cold Weather?
No Problem!
Innovative engineering keeps more heat in the batteries compared to competitors; letting you ride longer even in the coldest weather.
No wires.
No Mess.
Clean and simple.
Say goodbye to bulky battery packs, hanging wires, zipties, and rubber bands holding your lights on your handlebar.
Rock Solid Mounting
A good light isn’t so good if it’s bouncing up and down on all the time. That’s why we made a bolt-on clamp mount for Evo. It’s solidly locked to the bar and the beam won’t shake around like lights with rubber strap mounts do.
It's an easy one-handed quick-release process to pop Trail Evo off post-ride to charge.
Refreshingly Simple
Few people read instruction manuals, even fewer want to, so we keep our lights dead simple so that you don’t need an advanced degree to remember a complicated sequence of button presses get to the mode you want.
Thermally Engineered
High power bike lights get hot, that is why we use our engineering prowess to keep them cool. Utilizing another industry first, we collect air through a scoop underneath the light, and pass it through the light, cooling all nine LED's that are spread apart to balance the heat load.
USB-C Pass-Thru Charging
We were one of the first to offer USB-C charging as standard, except we took it a step further by offering pass-through charging as well. This lets you plug in any USB power bank and charge the light while in use, in any mode. Game changer for 24 hour races and extra long night rides!
Lead the ride,
light the way.
Incredible performance means you’ll be the one out front on that next group ride.
Designed & Assembled in Chicago, IL
Skillfully built by our passionate team (and robots) while listening to a lot of podcasts.
