iPhone Mounts (BioLogic Reecharge)

iGlaswegian

Excited to hear what people are using as mounts for their bikes. I've been a huge fan of Biologic ones, recently had the pleasure in using the Reecharge case which allows you to charge your device at the same time (ideal if your using TomTom and low on battery etc).

That said, it doesn't support my iPhone 5 - looking for something other to try and hopefully compare.

Cheers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NiMZa7MoCg

mrbubbaman

Looks good, wish there was something similar for my Galaxy S3

Chris87

I'm about to order one of these, had a look at the 4S model and it looks great, also the cadence sensor and HR sensor look really good value for money

http://www.topeak.com/products/PanoBike/ridecase_ip5_bk

only problem is that so far cant find anywhere selling the iphone 5 case and mount together but there is this whick is cheaper than the screw in mount on its own

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/accessorie ... mount.html

thefd

Using an iPhone - battery life will be your issue. Also the GPS will not be as accurate as a dedicated GPS unit!

Chris87

I've done rides over 4 hours on my old 4s and battery wasn't an issue and the battery seems to last longer on my iPhone 5

adm1

Funny this post should pop up.....

I just received (today) one of these: http://www.quadlockcase.com

They actually sent me a referral link by email which is below. If anybody uses that to order, they get 10% discount. I am not affiliated with the company at all.

http://quadlock.refr.cc/453F546

Anyway. So far it looks really good. Comprises three parts - the mount itself which is a push lock quarter turn affair similar to Garmin and seems rock solid. Then the case itself which is two parts - first a plastic shell for the phone itself, and then a clear plastic top "poncho" that is optional to use but looks as it it will protect the phone in the worst weather. Some of the product reviews I read said it was a bugger to get the phone in and out of the case, but I don't see that at all. The case is semi rigid plastic and has enough give to easily put the phone in and take it out again in a matter of seconds.

I haven't been out with it yet, but I have been through several iPhone bike mounts and this looks as good or better than any of them. The other mount system I looked at before settling on this one was:http://www.rokform.com/cart/iPhone-5-Cases/

This looks like serious piece of kit, but was much more expensive.

I just replaced a Wahoo Fitness ANT+ bike case as I moved to an iPhone 5 so it no longer fitted. Am using the iPhone 5 with the QuadLock mount and Wahoo Bluetooth HR and Speed/Cadence sensors which are working really well.

(In case any one is interested, the iPhone 3/4/4S Wahoo kit that I just replaced is for sale in the Classifieds section.)

on the subject of iPhone battery life, I used to get 4-5 hours from my iPhone 4. I used a PowerMonkey portable charger for longer rides which would give me about 8 hours or so. Having said that, the Topeak battery extender looks pretty nifty too - and it has a velcro strap to attach under the stem. I might have to get one of those....

diy

I have one of these:
http://www.suntekstore.co.uk/product-14 ... rger_.html

I use it to charge my garmin and my iphone at the same time. my garmin 800- is a couple of years old and the battery only last 6-7 hours.

It takes 2 18650 cells which I have loads of.

Chris87

Saw the quad lock on Facebook as well, it's almost identical to the Topeak case, just slightly more substantial mount, and a bit more pricey