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himespau 05-23-16 09:59 AM

Garmin mount for tablets?
 
Totally random question for which there probably isn't a good answer, but does anyone know if there's a tablet mount that uses something compatible with the garmin mount? When my bike is up on the trainer, I'd like to be able to use my tablet. Since in that situation I don't tend to need my garmin as I'm usually using zwift or something, the thing I hook my garmin onto is available. Is there a tablet mount that will hook into the same thing so that I don't have to put anything else on my bars that would get in the way when I'm riding on the road? If not, it seems like that would be a good idea for someone to make on kickstarter. I'd buy one.

gregf83 05-23-16 10:07 AM

Probably simpler to use a stand (e.g. music stand) not connected to your bike for the tablet. You probably want the tablet out of range of your sweat as well.

WheresWaldo 05-23-16 10:55 AM

Why not something like this: Travel Trac Book Caddy
http://media.performancebike.com/ima...09-NCL-TOP.JPG

Drew Eckhardt 05-23-16 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by himespau (Post 18790137)
Totally random question for which there probably isn't a good answer, but does anyone know if there's a tablet mount that uses something compatible with the garmin mount? When my bike is up on the trainer, I'd like to be able to use my tablet. Since in that situation I don't tend to need my garmin as I'm usually using zwift or something, the thing I hook my garmin onto is available. Is there a tablet mount that will hook into the same thing so that I don't have to put anything else on my bars that would get in the way when I'm riding on the road? If not, it seems like that would be a good idea for someone to make on kickstarter. I'd buy one.

Dog Ears has a flat male Garmin mount you can attach to flat surfaces and device covers.

Dog Ears indoor male Garmin attachment

himespau 05-23-16 06:03 PM

That looks like it'd work if I figured out what I wanted to attach it to. Not sure I'd want to go directly to the case of the tablet unless that's all I used it for, but I could somehow attach that to another holder. Thanks.

himespau 05-23-16 06:05 PM


Originally Posted by WheresWaldo (Post 18790330)
Why not something like this: Travel Trac Book Caddy

That looks good, but in the reviews they say it doesn't work with quill stems and that's what I use. Otherwise that'd do the job nicely and be reminiscent of my park handlebar stabilizer for my repair stand, but going the other direction. Something to keep in mind though. I know the obvious answer is to just ride outside, but right now timing means that's not something I can do much (plus I coast a lot more and lolligag when I'm outside - inside I have nothing to do but focus on riding, so I do it harder).

GSJon 05-23-16 08:22 PM

DCRainmaker has a pretty good setup - DIY: How I made a trainer bike computer/iPad/phone stand for $30 | DC Rainmaker

01 CAt Man Do 05-24-16 03:37 AM

Just do a search for "Tablet floor stand". Lots of options at different prices. Google is your friend.

himespau 05-24-16 06:17 AM


Originally Posted by GSJon (Post 18791795)

Wow, I like that idea.


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