Some people say that cycling is not a great time to be playing with a smartphone, and that's a fair point. But having a good mount that makes my phone available reduces the time I spend with the phone. For instance, if a call comes in, I see who it is, and I know right away that I don't have to pick it up. I don't need to see my speed, but if I want to, I can check it safely and quickly. If I need directions, I don't have to stop, pull over, and read my phone. When I'm on a bike path or trail (not in motor traffic), I listen to podcasts, and I like having the onscreen button that rewinds 15 seconds so I can hear something I just missed.