Detour Bike Light

I’ve been waiting to leave this review until I had a chance to properly use the light at night. It’s been on my bike for commuting and daytime rides since I got it and it’s just stellar. I went with the GoPro mount underneath a k-edge and it is most certainly the best designed bike light mount I’ve ever used. There’s no rattle, no slippage, no shaking, and no constant fiddling to get it right.

The preset brightness and flash settings are easy to navigate. Not to mention that the beam angle and cutoff just works so well. I found it appeared brighter than my 2 other lights that tout a higher lumen max.

A small detail that I love is the fact that the battery level is clearly indicated right on top of the light. Not having to guess if it’s got a charge makes me so happy it’s almost embarrassing.

If I had one thing to change, I wouldn’t mind if the battery lasted just a bit longer. That being said, I appreciate how light and slim the detour is and recognize that more battery life would likely mean a bigger overall unit.

Bravo, outbound. I love this thing and was happy to know my purchase supported a small company. You guys rock!

Admittedly, I’m not one to post many reviews, nor am I easily impressed. However, my experience with Outbound Lighting has been so awesome, I’d be remiss not to share. So after weeks of researching the overwhelming number of brands and styles of lights, reading and watching countless videos, learning about beam patterns, lux, StVZO standards, and color temperatures, for my gravel bike - for both commuter and trail use - I came across Outbound Lighting. To be honest, I was looking for a lamp under $100, and with so many options out there, I was a hesitant to make the investment. So I continued to search, comparing the Detour to all of the top rated/most reviewed lamps out there. I knew that I wanted something powerful enough to illuminate dark trails and side streets, while also being safe enough to not dazzle drivers while navigating city streets. This, of course, is no easy feat. Most lamps seem to only do one or another well. The more I searched, the more obvious this became. I finally decided that making the investment with OL was the way to go. Boy am I happy I did!

This lamp is packed with features and a simple, utilitarian, yet attractive design with a secure GoPro style locking mechanism. It sits nice and flush in the center of the handle bars, so there’s no drag and it’s quite inconspicuous. The cut-off beam not only provides excellent peripheral illumination, but great ground lighting as well, with the light hitting from the middle of the front tire on. This is ideal for being able to see potholes, dips, objects, etc on roads and trails (while also being highly visible to drivers coming from side streets, garages, etc). I can’t tell you how many I’ve avoided due to this feature. I cannot say enough about this lamp! It has become my ride or die cycling companion through all seasons, as I am a daily commuter and riding enthusiast. I have no cons at all!

On top of this being a top-tier lamp, the customer service and warranty is unmatched. Right at the two year mark of me owning it, I had an issue. I reached out to customer service and received a prompt response from a human being with no hassle whatsoever. Jason was thorough and empathetic in addressing my concerns. Before I knew it, I was back in the saddle with no out of pocket costs! It was arguably the best customer service experience I’ve had in years! I love everything about this light and company and I recommend it to any rider, at any level.

f you’ve read this far, stop contemplating, add it to your cart, and make the purchase… you will not regret it!

My light had a suffered a dent in the housing that holds it securely to the mount. When I emailed asking for help I was greeted by actual humans who helped me troubleshoot and then had me send my light in for a free repair. Unbelievable service. I’m very happy to support such an awesome company who makes awesome products!

These guys are a class act. Happy to pay a premium for great Midwest product and service.

Fantastic, does the job

The light is top notch. Very bright, beyond that it’s exceeded my expectations in performance.. Superb customer service as well when dealing with repairs.