A good bike mount for the iPhone 4

chris_bass

Hi

The subject pretty much covers it, I'm looking for a good weather proof handlebar mount for my iPhone, preferably one designed specifically for the iPhone 4' does anyone have one? I've read a few reviews of some but they are quite mixed although these seem to be the ones designed for the 3G version.

Thanks

Chris

jeremyrundle

A pocket then you will concentrate on the road not the phone

tlw1

Pocket is the best place, as the bars take a lot of stick & I wouldn't want that going through my phone!

roger_merriman

If chris is using a bike with front suspension, for a commute the virbration should be fine, though need to be sure any mount really is weather proof, I assume it's so you can see speed/distance etc.

I would also worry about (for commute) some one just swiping it one was unlucky.

meanredspider

God - I've just posted this on another thread - I'm not a salesman - honest.

Dahon Biologic mount - waterproof case and mount - it rotates too.

spen666

Why do you want to mount your phone on the handlebars?

It seems to me, that as others have said, the best place for a phone is in your pocket

chris_bass

hi

thanks for the replies

i want tpo mount it to the handlebars as i want to use it as a gps cycle computer. I was looking at getting a gps cycle computer but didnt fancy shipping out £200+ for a decent cycle computer when my phone plus an app or two would do the job just as well!

mean red spider - i have seen that one but have heard reviews from a number of people saying that they have gpone over a few bumps and the phone has come out. i think this may be due to the fact that it was designed for the iphone 3 aND NOT 4.

and i do have front suspension so should hopefully stop some of the rattle on the phone!!

antfly

Bear in mind the battery would only last about 2 hours with GPS on.

cougie

Depends on the type of gps ? If it's just the one to record your distance and route - then you should get at least 6 hours out of it.
If it's to navigate by - then I think it will go flat a lot faster.

I use mapmyrun and keep it in a plastic bag in the back pocket.

P_Tucker

Jesus - answer the man's question FFS. If he wanted your advice on whether he should be using his iPhone at all he'd have asked for it.

chrishumes

ive got one, and its brilliant. bought it for me 3g iphone, but the 4 now fits in as well, and its never came out. its got a rubber casing in it so takes the vibration. recommended. saves having to buy a expensive cycle comp and does more than a £200 gps.

spen666

P_Tucker wrote:

Jesus - answer the man's question FFS. If he wanted your advice on whether he should be using his iPhone at all he'd have asked for it.

a) your post does little to answer the op's question either - hypocrit?
b) If we wanted you're advice on what to post, we would have asked for it

rjcastillo

Otterbox products are probably the way to go.

Oh and try Ram Mounts too.

P_Tucker

spen666 wrote:

P_Tucker wrote:

Jesus - answer the man's question FFS. If he wanted your advice on whether he should be using his iPhone at all he'd have asked for it.

a) your post does little to answer the op's question either - hypocrit?
b) If we wanted you're advice on what to post, we would have asked for it

Where did I say that people wanted my advice on what to post?

hfidgen

If you're commuting in London, then preferably don't mount it at all!

I want you to hear hear the lorry coming, and also when I swear at you if you cut me up