Cycle phone mount

[Mark1978]

Just got my new bike and the phone mount i was using is too small to grip around the handlebars or the stem. Its one of these..

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/360-...-for-iPhone-Samsung-Cellphone/1544981826.html

Im looking for a generic phone mount, preferably stem mounted and wondered if anyone had any suggestions?

 

[MrWill]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

 

[snorri]

I noticed iPhone handlebar mounting brackets on the trays at Lidl today, don't know any details sorry..

 

[jefmcg]

I'm very happy with a topeak drybag which you can mount on the stem cap with one of these

Also protects from water

 

[Mark1978]

Spot on guys, thanks. Im liking the topeak one as i've got a rubberised protective case on my phone that i dont think MrWill's one will stick to unfortunately.

 

[moo]

I use the larger model Topeak Drybag 5. It's just big enough to fit a moto g.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/topeak/smartphone-drybag-5-ec049293

 

[petergc]

I keep seeing the Quadlock seems a little pricey tho

http://www.quadlockcase.com

 

[Mark1978]

I use the larger model Topeak Drybag 5. It's just big enough to fit a moto g.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/topeak/smartphone-drybag-5-ec049293

That's the one that looks like the best option, along with the stem mount. Phone is just under 5 inches with the existing case on it which i'd like to keep on. I take it that the touchscreen still works through the drybag?

 

[moo]

It works, but don't expect a slick experience. Using 2 fingers smoothly is out of the question - you have to be quite forceful and slow. Scrolling with 1 finger works, albeit slowly. Typing slowly with 1 finger works fine tho - I send texts and search the web with phone inside.*

There is one major drawback now summer has arrived, and that's heat buildup. I wouldn't advise using the phone for long periods inside the case during hot weather. By 'using' I mean having the screen on. Background apps like Strava wont generate any real heat. I've used mine for 3+ hours with a 27c ambient.

You don't really need the stem mount. The provided one will wrap around the stem and place phone in a similar position.

*A friend just saw me type this and said he can use the phone just fine inside the case, so maybe I'm just heavy fingered

 

[Mark1978]

That's ok, as long as i can start and stop the app recording the ride, that's really all i need. I use RideWithGPS which has a clever mode where the screen only comes on when you are approaching a turn. Hopefully that should keep heat to a minimum.

I've ordered the stem mount and the 5 inch drybag 5 using ebay for a combined price of £20 delivered which is a pretty good deal.

 

[jefmcg]

Damn, typing an answer, but @moo has covered it thoroughly.

I've also got a Moto G, and using GSam battery monitor have seen the battery temp get over 50C. And reflection off the case makes it a little harder to read in the sunlight, but if something happened to mine, I'd buy the same case again.

(you can also snake a USB cable through the waterproof seal, if you want to use an external battery with it. I keep one in yet another topeak case.)

 

[Mark1978]

I was actually thinking i might have to fettle something to get my external battery to work with it, so i'm glad you mentioned it @jefmcg . I'll probably need something like that second case in a few months when i start doing some longer rides in prep for a long sportive that im doing.. Is it easy to access that case while on the move? I'm thinking flapjacks and jelly babies living in there maybe.

 

[albion]

I have the larger one from Lidl which is a drybag with mount good enough for a 6" phone.
There is a sort of added spring/cushioning for the base of the phone but little on top.

It is impressive for the price and seemed OK for touch operations.

 

[Steady]

I use an old/spare smartphone that I don't care how vibration damage effects it or if it falls off and dies so I've found silicone bands to be a strong, stable and secure way of attaching the phone to the bike.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/3214...f11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0

The 'ridge' on top side, fold the bands underneath and pull each side up the opposite side and wrap around the top/bottom of the phone and it's stable, I figure it could work horizantally on the stem but the bands work fine for a 31.8 handlebar.

 

[Dragonwight]

I also use a Topeak drybag although reflection from sunlight makes it useless to read most of the time.