Hello all, This is my first post here and I am excited to be here and learn and maybe some day contribute, lol. I am new to trail/mountain biking. I am still learning local trails and am tired of stopping to take my phone out of my pocket to make sure I am on the right trail. I have searched but haven't found anything recently posted about cellphone holders. Does anyone know of a good one or should I not be using one ? Thank you for any help or comments.
Cell Phone holder help please.
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Phones are about 2oz heavier than a garmin, that's a small bottle of stans sealant. A bother for some and insignificant for others. A phone can also do other things, like call 911.. I usually carry both but keep the phone tucked away
As mentioned do what you want but either will work ok.
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but nobody will see how serious of a biker i am if i don't have 40 gadgets on my handlebars...
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Above all welcome!
My MTB riding - where, what, and my skills - say the phone always stays in my hydration pack. I've seen many others regret not doing that. I also understand a lot of trail riding for some is not so vigorous and seeing the screen can be nice.
For some riding I have a 1/2 type frame back with side pocket that makes phone access easy but still keeps it protected. You might like one of those regardless!
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If its for off road I wont use it too much unless for emergencies for map. On road where its less or no vibrations it will not cause damage on the camera(s). I have not experienced it but heard from others and plus my iphone 13 pro max is still pricey lol.
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WOW a bunch a real nice people here with helpful info. I think I may be looking at the bag. I am not a speedy rider and dont see me doing any tricks....on purpose... lol... the phone will be used for maps/guidance of the trails and I like the idea of having a place for my keys and a Little Debbie Snack until I figure out what I should be carrying with me. Thank you all very much for sharing your experience and advice with me, its appreciated.
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I will say that a Garmin 130plus is a great little GPS. It does do navigation, but with a little less "flair" I suppose. I also have a FR 245 which has trailforks baked in. Both are considerably less expensive to replace if I toast one of them. I've put my Garmin Explore out on the stem mount a couple of times...but it's pretty huge and overkill for general trail riding.
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If you have a huge phone you are out of luck, but with a smaller or mid sized phone the best thing I have found is this style. It is safe on the top tube when I crash, easy to see the Trailforks or whatever map, and the rubber mount saves the electronics from vibration and riding shock. They are on Amazon and cost about $15 or so.
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Have a case you are happy with? Want something solid, cheap, and easy?
It isn't sexy but it gets the job done.
It isn't sexy but it gets the job done.
Amazon.com : Nite Ize HandleBand Universal Smartphone Bike Handlebar Mount, Charcoal : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Nite Ize HandleBand Universal Smartphone Bike Handlebar Mount, Charcoal : Sports & Outdoors
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I've used this for more than a year. It's easy and locks. Very secure. As long as I don't actually crash something into the phone, I think my phone will be safe. For a while a had a Galaxy S8 Active that I bought used and only used for MTB but it's now obsolete. Also, I swapped the sim card when I used it which was quite a PITA.
I needed additional mounts (for wife's bikes) and just ordered this as the one hand operation appeals to me, it might be even more secure and the lock is easier to access (especially with gloves).
I think the risk to my phone is fairly low. I do technical trails but nothing really hardcore. My last endo was more than a year ago and my "crashes" are mostly the lost momentum / slow kind.
I needed additional mounts (for wife's bikes) and just ordered this as the one hand operation appeals to me, it might be even more secure and the lock is easier to access (especially with gloves).
I think the risk to my phone is fairly low. I do technical trails but nothing really hardcore. My last endo was more than a year ago and my "crashes" are mostly the lost momentum / slow kind.
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I did the short for both of my bikes w/ 50mm stems. They pretty much center over the stem and are well protected in that spot. I can have it vertical or horizontal. By far the best handle bar mounting system on the market.
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I have to agree with those that say putting your phone on your handlebars is a bad idea. But not (just) because of the value of the phone.
The biggest reason is that a crash that could take out your phone may also take you out.
The only thing worse than realizing that the crash just destroyed your smartphone is then realizing that you cannot call or text for help, nor do you have a map to get you out of there. Oh, and that bone sticking out of your leg is starting to really hurt...
Every time I see a person with a phone on their handlebars I give wide berth in passing. They tend to be, for the most part, novice riders and are more prone to unpredictable movements when encountering other riders. They also tend to spend too much time looking down at their handlebars, engaging with their phone. If I had a dollar for every time I "surprised" one with my bell when they came at me without noticing, I could actually buy that new Garmin I've been eyeing.
We all did fine for many years without a phone, put it in your pack and enjoy the ride. If you need a map, a cycle-based GPS is a really good idea.
The biggest reason is that a crash that could take out your phone may also take you out.
The only thing worse than realizing that the crash just destroyed your smartphone is then realizing that you cannot call or text for help, nor do you have a map to get you out of there. Oh, and that bone sticking out of your leg is starting to really hurt...
Every time I see a person with a phone on their handlebars I give wide berth in passing. They tend to be, for the most part, novice riders and are more prone to unpredictable movements when encountering other riders. They also tend to spend too much time looking down at their handlebars, engaging with their phone. If I had a dollar for every time I "surprised" one with my bell when they came at me without noticing, I could actually buy that new Garmin I've been eyeing.
We all did fine for many years without a phone, put it in your pack and enjoy the ride. If you need a map, a cycle-based GPS is a really good idea.
I am not an extreme rider. The odds of both me & my phone having that degree of injury is extremely low. In addition, my solo rides are on pretty easy terrain and close to home. I think this is up to the individual rider depending on these factors. Sure, if you're riding hard core, it probably makes sense to have your phone somewhere other than the handlebars.
I use my phone for music and tracking my dog in addition to GPS, etc. No, I'm not staring at my phone, and I'm looking where I need to.
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Some of the worst crashes that I have had were not my fault. And one of the most dangerous trails in my area is a pretty basic trail. The dangerous, technical trail does better better because people are on their toes. The easier trail often delivers more accidents because people are not on their guard.
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how long is the display on time showing the map/ which app do you use?
Music was playing at max vokume for 13 hours and battery was showing 47% left.
As for map - i use google naps, but haven't experimented yet with timing.. What scenario do you oropose? I ll do it at home..
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I’ve been very happy with the Nite Ize holder mentioned above. It has a low profile and holds the phone very securely. When riding trails that I’m familiar with, I leave the screen off and use RWGPS in offline mode. When navigating a route or unfamiliar trails and screen needs to stay on, I use a battery case like in the attached picture
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