I went full circle with iPhones on the bike and mounts. When I got my first phone a 3g I made my own DIY charger pack and mount. When I got the i4 I used an Otter Box case with the snap on belt clip and made a little bracket out of aluminum to clip the case to and still used my DIY charger. I then bought a Tekkeon TekCharge MP1580 charger and got rid of the DIY model. I then got a Mophie case for daily use and love the battery life now. About that time I started thinking about why do I want my GPS and phone mounted to my handlebar in the first place. For me it’s more of a distraction than a help and based on safety issues I put it in a small bar bag that opens easily if I need to take a look. I start up my ride app. Turn the ringer on and go. If I get a call or need to view the map I just pull over and do it safely. Batteries last a lot longer with the screen off and the battery case will provide power as long as I can ride and I still take along the Tekkeon system in the bag for extended bike touring. And have even gave others a quick charge.

Besides safety the phone is too expensive to worry about getting it wet or have it bake in the sun. the screen is hard to read in the sun and having it in the bag shades it when I do stop and makes it easy to see.

I have a little music player that takes a couple AA batteries I also throw in the bag if I want radio or music and I patch that into my phone. Also have used it as a hands free speaker phone when riding.

For me the novelty of having it bar mounted wore off after a short time.