How do you carry your phone while riding?
#105
Rear left jersey pocket. Had it fly out once going down a slight hill because I was messing with it (stupid). Thank God for Lifeproof cases. Phone survived but it banged up the case pretty good.Their warrantee is awesome..
#106
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: northern michigan
Bikes: '77 Colnago Super, '76 Fuji The Finest, '88 Cannondale Criterium, '86 Trek 760, '87 Miyata 712
Iphone 8 (the smaller one) on a belt clip attached on the waist at backbone. I can reach it to adjust volume but rarely mess with it. I use bluetooth ear buds. It all stays put but if it happens to rain the phone is quickly moved to side to get it out of the splashzone.
#108
Just in case it never occurred to someone, I had a mystery point impact crack on my phone screen (fortunately just on the tempered glass screen protector). I think it may have been due to stepping off the seat at a light and then pressure or banging it against the nose of the saddle, in my rear pocket. Maybe I leaned back on it, and I've noticed since that I do that now and again. In any event, phone in only the front pocket now and never the rear.
#109
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Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Memphis, TN
Bikes: 1974 Mirella ~ Campy Record Group, 1985 Maruishi Mountain Ace 18, 1999 Waterford 2200, 2023 Poseidon X Ambition (with lots of upgrades), 2024 3T Primo (1x12 GRX)
Handlebar holder
On my handlebars
#110
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Western NC mountains
Bikes: Trek Domane gen 5, Marin Gestalt X10, Diamondback Century 3. Marin Four Corners
I've started riding with a small fanny pack. iPhone goes in one pocket, small wallet with ID, a few bucks and credit card goes in another. Also some lip balm and maybe a tiny tube of sunscreen. All tight to my side and under my jersey. I never know it's there.
I hate weight in my jersey pockets. A baggy of dates is the heaviest thing that goes back there and they disappear during my ride!
I hate weight in my jersey pockets. A baggy of dates is the heaviest thing that goes back there and they disappear during my ride!
#113
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Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Northern Virginia
Bikes: Current: 2016 Bianchi Volpe; 1973 Peugeot UO-8. Past: 1974 Fuji S-10-S with custom black Imron paint by Stinsman Racing of PA.
I use a Roadrunner Bags, Mini-burrito handlebar bag for my iPhone and wallet. It is between the drops, easy to hear, and relatively protected be the bars if I fall or if the bike is leaned and then falls. It is a great SMALL handlebar bag which I reinforced with some stiff foam to hold shape and not sag.
I used to keep in in a zipped side jersey pocket, but thought if I seriously fall and needed it to get help, it might have been broken in the fall..
I used to keep in in a zipped side jersey pocket, but thought if I seriously fall and needed it to get help, it might have been broken in the fall..
#114
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Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Golden Horseshoe
Bikes: Giant SLR GX1 Toughroad
I ride solo most of the time so a phone is a must. Rail trails can take you out in the middle of nowhere it seems. Carry mine in my shorts fromt pocket with zipper closure.
#115
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Cumming GA
Bikes: Fuji Transonic, Ridley Excalibur, Foundry Overland, Niner EMD
I only use the center pocket out of having a system: Food & gel packs goes in the right pocket; phone or 3rd water bottle in center pocket, while the left pocket is the 'junk drawer' for back-up mini-pump, 2nd spare tube, keys, etc.
#117
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Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Dublin, Ireland
Bikes: Bianchi Ti Megatube; Colnago Competition; Planet-X EC-130E; Klein Pulse; Amp Research B4; Litespeed Catalyst; Trek Y11
Assos Spider Bag. I forget it's there, and good space for neck tube, gillet, arm, and leg warmers too.
https://www.assos.com/spiderbag
https://www.assos.com/spiderbag
#119
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Now: HPV Gecko FX 20 w/ assist.. Old: Trident Spike 2 recumbent trike w/ e-assist
Phone stays on my sling bag strap. Watch gets notifications of texts/emails/phone calls so I can see if it is worth stopping without taking out the phone first. Bluetooth earbuds so I can actually take the call if I want without removing the phone, and can change music (lower volume in traffic and raise on paths). I can read the texts and emails off the watch (and decide whether to stop and respond, activate SIRI to respond over bluetooth, or ignore) and accept calls or decline. Having a phone out just is a flag to getting it ripped off. I have a dedicated bike computer on the bike itself.
#121
I usually keep mine in my rear fender basket, and if it's raining, I'll stash it away in one the rear panniers. If I hear a certain ringtone or text alert, I'll pull over and either check or answer the phone.








