3 best all-in-one mountain bike phone mounts
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If you don't have GPS, you probably have a smartphone and GPS navigation apps for smartphones can easily replace ATV GPS.
Smartphones are still small, but they are more fragile than open GPS, potentially more expensive and less efficient in terms of battery life. We will warn you 😊. In fact, in this article, you will find a list of recommended phone apps for Android or iPhone.
If you are looking for a GPS, we also have recommendations; the same if you are looking for a connected GPS watch.
However, you may need both a GPS and a phone on your bike rack, handy for taking calls or just taking beautiful photos.
So you shouldn't be wrong when you decide to place your phone on the handlebars of your mountain bike: you still need to choose the right bike phone holder.
For the most part, smartphone bike mounts are compatible with the most common models such as Apple iPhone, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi or even Huawei.
The bike phone holder must be resistant to vibration, shock, dust and above all water. The transparent front panel should protect the screen without compromising visibility, allow for touchscreen use, and provide easy GPS navigation.
How to choose a universal smartphone holder for a bike?
There are many models of holders for smartphones and the choice is not easy.
Here are 5 important points to check before purchasing a smartphone bike holder:
1. Phone holder.
The smartphone holder must be very sturdy and thoughtful enough not to damage the phone in the event of a fall. It has to withstand vibration without moving. Avoid dual band systems that can adapt to road or hybrid bikes but not mountain bikes due to shock and vibration.
2. Assembly
Brackets are attached in different ways. Some are stem-mounted while others are handlebar-mounted. The phone should be easy and quick to remove and reinstall. take a photo or call for example.
3. Sealing
Some bike mounts for phones are 100% water and dust resistant. Thus, the smartphone is protected even in case of rain or mud. This criterion is less and less useful, because new phone models are built in accordance with the recommendations of the IP67 standard, which corresponds to a product that is completely impervious to dust and water at a depth of 1 m for 30 minutes.
There are also supports such as a handlebar bag with a pocket at the bottom for storing items. We will not hold them in our hands, as it is very painful to quickly take out the phone when needed.
4. Versatility
Consumerism has hit our Western society 🙄, and it is not uncommon to change smartphones frequently. In order to avoid changing the material, we recommend a material that can adapt to several models, so the size of the adjustment is interesting.
5. Weight
At UtagawaVTT, we prioritize experience, pleasure and comfort on MTB over performance, so we haven't come close to a few grams, but if you broke the bank to buy the latest Shimano or SRAM groupset for your bike, because it's just lighter, so it's a criterion that cannot be neglected.
What are the recommended phone mounts?
Here is our selection of 3 universal bike cell phone holders.
Shapeheart: designed in France 🐓🇫🇷 and our favorite 😍
Backed by French Tech (they were at Station F, the incubator of Free's founder, Xavier Neil), Shapeheart is a phone holder. magnetic for bicycle. The pocket where you insert your smartphone comes in several models depending on the size of your phone. The screen remains touch-sensitive, which protects the smartphone from rain, splashes of dirt and in the event of a fall (in any case, additional protection is recommended).
Installation is very quick and easy. The super magnetic magnet 🧲 is attached to the handlebars or stem with a silicone ring (or 2 cable ties, depending on the diameter). The removable case contains an iron element that literally "sticks" to the magnet.
The question everyone is asking themselves is: Is it suitable for mountain biking? The answer in the video ...
This is the bike support we use in all mountain, enduro and downhill skiing and it's true that it doesn't move ... 😮 You can go to our Instagram profile to see that we use it almost all the time. It is also a product developed in France 🇫🇷.
BONUS : If you also run 👟 (these days we say running, more jogging 😊), Shapehaert has released a sports belt that you can place your phone on in the same pocket as on your bike; this allows you to freely access your phone during your activities. Exercise!
Tigra Sport fitclic neo: multiple protections depending on your phone
Tigra Sport manufactures a wide variety of mounts for iPhone, Samsung and universal cycling phones. Equipped with a dedicated case for each phone model, the fitclic system allows the phone to snap into place very easily. So the phone can be clicked in portrait or landscape mode.
Advantage: There is also a front mount option where you can use the body in a standard position with the GoPro camera mounted below. Exercise.
Quad Lock bike kit: the best quality!
The Quad Lock Bike Kit is a bike phone holder that can be mounted on a stem or ATV handlebar, depending on your preference. Support is simple but excellent quality... It is often welcomed by mountain bikers because it allows you to securely mount your smartphone while being very small and unobtrusive. The mounting kit is integrated with the Quad Lock case, which is an outer shell that provides excellent shock and vibration protection. A good choice !
in short
| Product | Perfect for | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Tigra Sport fitclic neo Support tailored to each phone with an integrated protective shell. GoPro mountable. Take the brand seriously as this is the 3rd generation of smartphone bike holders. | The mountain biker is looking for a protective shell with an integrated bike rack. | View price | |
 | Quad Lock Bike Kit A very good quality minimalist yet effective kickstand that fits over a stem or handlebar and holds your phone securely. | Simplicity and quality | View price |
 | Shapeheart ❤️ Designed in France with an innovative approach (magnet holder), the holder does its job perfectly, the case is very convenient to protect the phone, which does not move when placed on a hanger, and the phone can be used easily. In the event of a fall, be careful, the phone can be quite far from the mountain bike, and a small disadvantage is that you have to remove the phone from the case to take pictures (it is not perforated for the lens lens. APN). So corcoriko we like it 😍 | It is very easy to set up your phone, protect it with a removable magnetic pocket. | View price |
