Phone Mount Suggetions?

[sammcneill]

Hi Team,

It's been very quiet on this forum for a while! Hope everyone is doing ok.

Looking for suggestions for my wife's MultiCharger Mixte to mount her phone = perhaps a QuadLock or similar?

Interested to hear what people have used / recommended. She has an iPhone with a pretty generic sort of case on it for now.

Keen to know if your suggestions can be used with generic cases or whether they require something specific for mounting/attaching.

Thanks in advance as always,
Sam

 

[tomjasz]

Leave it in a pocket, purse, or pack. Enjoy the ride and be safe without a darn phone to fret about. I almost got creamed by a goof looking at her phone instead of the path and other riders and walkers. But I guess it’s the way it is. 7 out of 10 walkers on my front sidewalk security camera have their noses in iPhones. I’m personally struggling with this technology. Theses days everyone seems to expect everyone else is always available to text or talk. I miss coming home at the end of a work day and listening to my voice message recorder. Nothing was usually important enough to be or need immediate attention. When I first retired I pitched my beeper and iPhone. But 7 years of eBike kit support calls turned me into the iPhone monster I’ve come to resent. a wonderful tool turned addictive escape from personal interaction.

i did buy a small nylon pack with a plastic window that worked pretty well. A good spot for ID and cash too.https://www.amazon.com/Roam-Phone-Bike-Mount-Accessibility/dp/B089YX9SGX?th=1

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Quadlock is reliable as long as a dedicated integrated Quadlock case for that iPhone can be found. The Universal Mount (or whatever the name is) using a 3M tape that is good for any case has proved to be a failed solution for me.

 

[sammcneill]

Thanks for replies to date.
My wife is interested in using phone for navigation primarily hence the mount point. I’m using a Garmin Edge 1040 across my bikes but that would be wasted on her needs. So a quick and reliable phone mount is what I’m seeking.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Thanks for replies to date.
My wife is interested in using phone for navigation primarily hence the mount point. I’m using a Garmin Edge 1040 across my bikes but that would be wasted on her needs. So a quick and reliable phone mount is what I’m seeking.

Sam, I crashed a way too many smartphones using different mounts. The Quadlock with a dedicated integrated case is the only thing you can trust.

 

[Deacon Blues]

I've been using quad locks on all my bikes since they first came on the market and I've been very happy with them.

 

[PedalUma]

I ditched my 'smart' phone because they make people dumb. That said, many people like the top tube (even if it is a mixte) storage bags that display a phone. It is liberating to navigate by using your awareness. That will hone your situational awareness and make you feel alive, not dependent. One young woman was on a walk in while looking at her phone to navigate, trying to find some bars, and stepped into a pit full of rattlesnakes.

Girl Falls Into Deadly Snake Pit - And Survives

A teenager inadvertently falls into a pit full of rattlesnakes while searching for a network connection on her mobile phone.

news.sky.com

 

[Saratoga Dave]

Quadlock with the out front mount. Mount is aluminum, no plastic. Rock solid.

 

[peterh_nz]

Am I right in understanding that the quadlock mount on the mobile makes it thicker? Therefore slightly more bulky when pocketing? Maybe not an important consideration.

For a few years I've used the "Delta Hefty + Deluxe Phone Holder". Has various modes of attachment to the bike and is very secure.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[PedalUma]

Smartphones and pedestrian safety - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Am I right in understanding that the quadlock mount on the mobile makes it thicker? Therefore slightly more bulky when pocketing? Maybe not an important consideration.

The integrated Quadlock case includes the mount adapter moulded together with the case. Therefore, the case is of course bulkier. This or have your phone smashed up sooner or later (sooner, I'd say).


I've been riding my e-bikes with rather inexpensive smartphones for a long time. Any kind of a phone holder was failing sooner or later; I have never decided to put my expensive Samsung smartphone on the bars. If I really wanted, that would be the integrated Quadlock case. However, I went into the Wahoo world. The most expensive Roam v2 is US$400, it is lightweight, compact and very securely integrated. Why should anyone jeopardize their US$1000 phone? That's why I keep my Samsung in the back pocket on my jersey on the rides even if it runs software supporting my e-bikes. Generally, a smartphone on the bars is not the brightest of ideas.

 

[6zfshdb]

Devices with reflective screens can cause sun glare issues under certain riding conditions. All the devices attached to my bars have articulating mounts which can be adjusted to reduce or eliminate this glare. For reasons mentioned above, I no longer bar mount my phone. When I did in the past, I found few mounts on the market that articulate to be able to avoid glare so I made my own.

The Otterbox protective case for my iPhone Xs came with a belt clip which I screwed to a 1" RAM "B" ball mount.

I used these RAM mount parts to attach it to the bars:

RAM® Round Plate with Ball - B Size

The RAM-B-202U consists of a 1" B size rubber ball connected to a 2.5" diameter round plate. This mounting component includes pre-drilled holes using the universal AMPS hole pattern.

rammount.com

RAM® Double Socket Arm - B Size Short

The RAM-B-201U-A consists of a short double socket arm that accommodates 1" B size ball bases, device holders, and adapters. With an overall length 2.42", this is the lowest profile RAM® double socket arm size. The easy to adjust knob allows for near-infinite adjustability for your connected device.

rammount.com

RAM® Handlebar U-Bolt Base for Rails 0.5" to 1.25" in Diameter - B Siz

Ideal for motorcycle handlebars, the RAM-B-231ZU consists of a 1" B size rubber ball attached to a zinc-coated metal U-bolt base. Designed to sit at right angles to the mounting rail, the U-bolt base accommodates rails from .5" to 1.25" in diameter. Included are black cover caps to be placed...

rammount.com

The U clamp will fit almost anywhere on any bike tube and is easy to put on & remove. The mount is flexible, fully adjustable and can be used with other accessories as well. I mount my GPS, cameras, lights and other items using this concept:

 

[Neville Welsh]

I haven't tried it myself so I cannot vouch for it but Fidlock's vacuum solution seems to be interesting?

FIDLOCK USA | Simplifying Your World with Magnetic Closures

At FIDLOCK.USA, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the way people connect and secure their belongings on their bike and in their life.

www.fidlock.com

 

[mschwett]

two years, 11,000 miles with quad lock mounted phones, zero issues. rock solid. the new cases aren’t actually any thinner, but seem sleeker since they don’t have the bulge for the mount. they also support magnetic charging.

get the out front mount, not the stem one.

 

[Deacon Blues]

I was very interested in the Quad Lock's new Mag Lock, until I read it's not recommended for bikes. That's a shame, because even after using this phone mount on all my bikes for years I still have difficulty mounting my phone in place. Every once in the while I'll mount my phone like the people in the Quad Lock promotional videos do, but 9 times out of 10 it takes a couple of tries to mount my phone.
I've been using Quad Locks for years and the only time my phone has fallen off it was my fault. I was in a hurry and didn't mount my phone correctly (listen to the click) and my phone fell off while doing 20mph.
Luckily the phone survived with only minor scratches.
I agree with mschwett-if you're going to purchase a Quad Lock go with the out front mount.....and they're presently on sale.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

two years, 11,000 miles with quad lock mounted phones, zero issues. rock solid. the new cases aren’t actually any thinner, but seem sleeker since they don’t have the bulge for the mount. they also support magnetic charging.

get the out front mount, not the stem one.

With the integrated iPhone case for sure?

 

[tomjasz]

What? No attitude indicator?

I really like that light. I added an LED lightbar but a flood with that power would have been more useful. Howz it mounted?

 

[mschwett]

I was very interested in the Quad Lock's new Mag Lock, until I read it's not recommended for bikes. That's a shame, because even after using this phone mount on all my bikes for years I still have difficulty mounting my phone in place. Every once in the while I'll mount my phone like the people in the Quad Lock promotional videos do, but 9 times out of 10 it takes a couple of tries to mount my phone.
I've been using Quad Locks for years and the only time my phone has fallen off it was my fault. I was in a hurry and didn't mount my phone correctly (listen to the click) and my phone fell off while doing 20mph.
Luckily the phone survived with only minor scratches.
I agree with mschwett-if you're going to purchase a Quad Lock go with the out front mount.....and they're presently on sale.

that’s odd! after a few days i found it just always snaps in right away on the first try. what i do notice is that if i try it while the bike is hanging up, or backwards, it takes a few tries.

i would never trust a magnetic only mount on a vehicle. need some physical engagement/retention.

 

[6zfshdb]

What? No attitude indicator?

I really like that light. I added an LED lightbar but a flood with that power would have been more useful. Howz it mounted?

Hey, what can I say. I'm a retired engineer / gadget freak. Actually, one of my GPS units does give me altitude readouts.

The Olight X7 is mounted with the above RAM hardware and this RAM adapter:

RAM® Strap Hose Clamp Ball Base

The RAM-B-108BU consists of a B size 1" rubber ball connected at a right angle to a V-shaped base, and accommodates rails from 1" to 2.1" in diameter. To mount the RAM-B-108BU base, place the saddle-shaped plate on the rail and then wrap the metal clamp strap around the rail and plate. Tighten...

rammount.com

Almost any cylindrical object can be mounted with the appropriate sized hose clamp.

The X7 is way overkill for trail or road riding. It will bind oncoming traffic, especially in the high output settings. I use it mostly as a tunnel light. I like it because it will recharge via the USB port on the bikes display.

It lights up the ceiling so I can keep an eye out for bats & other overhead hazards.

For road & trail use, I supplement the meager 500 lumen OEM light on my Pedego with an old Serfas 1100 lumen AA battery powered light. I'm actually looking for a replacement for the Serfas that has more output and will charge via USB. Any recommendations?

Maybe PM me or start another thread rather than further hijack the OP's post.

 

[tomjasz]

Hey, what can I say. I'm a retired engineer / gadget freak.

It shows!!! I’m often amazed at your insights to practical design features. Concepts I struggle with are made simple by you. Your truck bike loading mod and ammo can are probably simple to you but for a dirt guy, well, amazing insights into practical applications.