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How are you mounting your iPhone?

Old 05-02-16, 02:46 PM
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This is the one I use as well. Tricky getting it to fit over my tape, but works like a champ !!
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I use this on both road and mountain bikes. I have even used it in mountain bike races:

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-HDB-0.../dp/B00GOUO42A

Never had an issue, even with a couple wipe outs on the mtb.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Late to the party but I also suggest back pocket and cheap computer or Wahoo RFLKT on the bars (or nothing).

Bikes fall over sometimes and the risk of damage to your phone is high.
I have described this previously:

Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
I carry a cell phone for communication, in particular because I am often on call for work; for navigation; as a camera; and as a listening device. I like to keep my I-Phone 6+ on my chest close to my head so I can hear it, and have it easily accessible to answer a call, take a photo, or spot my position on the confusing, haphazard thoroughfares of Metro Boston…

So my final, and most satisfactory innovation was to buy a Hidden Security Waist Wallet with a top zippered opening from L.L. Bean for about $9.00, and a pair of suspenders with clips. I then shortened the front suspender straps as short as possible, and fashioned a “shoulder holster” as it were, that comfortably holds the I-phone high to make it easily accessible.



I call it an ”I-bra.” . As mentioned above, I usually wear a yellow cycling vest, so the holster doesn’t show.
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Since you mentioned that you have a Garmin Edge 520, this will be your best bet for indoor training. It's what I did.

1. Go to your local dollar/thrift store and get a cheap iPhone case.
2. Get the SRAM Quickview Garmin Mount and sand/cut off the two clips on the top. https://www.amazon.com/Quickview-Garm.../dp/B00DPUWXYI
3. Adhere the mount to the back of the phone case. I used countersunk screws and placed a piece of tape over the screws so that the phone does not get scratched. You can probably use some kind of epoxy/glue since you are training indoors, and won't be riding over any bumpy roads.
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I use Quad Lock Up-Front. I did not change my phone case. I called Quadlock, and they said if you have one of those cheap, squiggly silicon cases, it won't stick, but if you have a polymer case (like a protective case), the phone part of the quadlock will bond completely and nicely. I do between 120-50 mis weekly, never had a problem with the Quadlock.

It work very well, handles my Strava data, Ride With GPS, etc, etc., and I don't have to keep track of a bunch of devices. What my phone does not do is record my body measurements during a ride - but I don't care about that anyway....

Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by chipmunkchan
Since you mentioned that you have a Garmin Edge 520, this will be your best bet for indoor training. It's what I did.

1. Go to your local dollar/thrift store and get a cheap iPhone case.
2. Get the SRAM Quickview Garmin Mount and sand/cut off the two clips on the top. https://www.amazon.com/Quickview-Garm.../dp/B00DPUWXYI
3. Adhere the mount to the back of the phone case. I used countersunk screws and placed a piece of tape over the screws so that the phone does not get scratched. You can probably use some kind of epoxy/glue since you are training indoors, and won't be riding over any bumpy roads.
looks like a cool mod. I use Zwift for my indoor workouts, my smart trainer does everything my Garmin 520 does as far as tracking HR, power, speed, and cadence.
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Old 05-02-16, 05:23 PM
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I use this one for my Note 4 but they make one for the iPhone 6 plus as well.
https://www.amazon.com/JEBSENS-ClipGR...rch_detailpage
I use it on the trainer and on the road. 900+ miles on the road and 1000+ on the trainer. 78 ride/training sessions and the case still snaps in secure.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
TL;DR turns out OP is only using it for indoor training with Zwift, he has a Garmin for outside rides.
Oops my bad. I stand, in shame, corrected.
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Is anyone using the Blendr stem on their Trek bike? If yes, did your bike come with the mounts or did you have request it from the LBS?
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I use this. It's like a quad lock knock off. Many 1000's of miles on roads and on my cx bike as well. Never had any problems. Even comes with a rain cover. https://www.amazon.com/Tigra®-MountCa...TYMX5MV1TN2DPC
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This is what I have for my hybrid

https://deltacycle.com/index.php?_ro...tablet-holders
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How are you mounting your IPhone?

I've only gotten to second base with the IPhone, my IPad Air will let me do it missionary if I treat it to a couple of Apps...
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Boy, I feel prudish.

I haven't done that- I've never even gone down on a tube.
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Originally Posted by TheCannon
How are you guys mounting your phones to your bike? I bought a mount from Amazon and turns out it does not fit my handle bars or stem. I have an iPhone 6s Plus that I need to mount. I know there is one mount that will work but you have to change the phone case and it costs $70 for the mount. What are you all using?
Quad lock. I've had it through two crashes with no damage.

It's great!
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Just and update I followed the suggestion from post #10 and it worked. Thank you all for your suggestions!
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Just and update I followed the suggestion from post #10 and it worked. Thank you all for your suggestions!
Glad you figured it out!
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Originally Posted by dr_lha
Glad you figured it out!
Yeah I guess the bars are smaller in diameter closer to the stem. I removed my flashlight mount and it worked out great. Thanks again for your help.
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I know the OP solved his problem with mounting his iPhone. As a follow up to anyone else looking for a simple mount for any type of phone on any bar I ran across this on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-HDB-0.../dp/B00GOUO42A
One added and important advantage is it can be used as a bottle opener too.
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