The Nook Hack Bicycle Phone Holder is a surprisingly decent budget phone mount. While it’s not the sleekest way to stick your phone on your handlebars, the build and grip strength are reassuringly solid, and its price tag is extremely appealing.
Because, obviously, we can’t do anything for five seconds without looking at our phones, bike phone mounts have become a big market. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from cheap PVC and velcro-based top-bar encasements to slick case-and-mount combos from the likes of Quadlock and Mous.
The Nook Hack Bicycle Phone Holder is one of a growing number of handlebar mounts that leave your mobile exposed to the elements, which is perfectly fine given the water resistance of modern phones. It attaches to your bars (22.2 to 31.8mm) via a circular bracket, and then a vice-like screw tightens a clamp that holds your phone in place.
That’s kind of it, but there’s something reassuring about its machined-aluminium simplicity. There is also one neat twist: it can rotate fully thanks to a ratchet-type mechanism between the phone holdy bit and the handlebar mounty bit, which means you can put your phone in landscape mode and catch up on Netflix while you ride to work.
In practice, it’s as solid as products that cost many times as much. I tried a whole bunch of phones, including a whopping 6.7-inch Pixel 7 Pro, and found the grip on the phone to be substantial and strong, even when tackling tricky, bumpier terrain. The contact points between the handlebars and the phone are reinforced with rubber, which hopefully mitigates the unlikely possibility that ongoing vibrations will damage phone cameras’ increasingly intricate optics.
Releasing your phone is simply a question of twiddling the screw a little bit, which is something that can be done in seconds – although it is trickier when you’re wearing gloves.
Without the phone to clamp on to, the bracket does rattle. I could live with it, but to mitigate this effect you could always install something like an old flip-flop or a can of sardines in place of your phone.
It also takes up quite a lot of visual space on your handlebars: elegant it ain’t.
Previously £14.99 and currently listed at £11.49, this is one of the cheapest phone mounts you can buy. The closest comparison is Lezyne’s Smart Vice, which uses the same principle – albeit in a smaller and easier to remove format — but it’s twice the price.
The Loop Micro Mount costs even more at £40, but takes up even less room when not in use. And once you get into the £50-plus territory you’re looking at full ecosystem kits from Quad Lock and Peak Design, which require you to buy a specific case as well as a mount.
The Nook Hack Bicycle Phone Holder may lack finesse, but given the price it more than makes up for this in sheer practicality and durability.
Test Report
What does the manufacturer say about this product?:
ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE and 360° ROTATION
Enjoy hands-free navigation and easy access to your phone with a fully adjustable mount that allows you to position your device at any angle for optimal viewing. Whether you are using it on a bike, motorcycle, or electric scooter, it ensures easy access to navigation and apps.
VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY
Securely attach your device to the handlebars. It can be used as a motorcycle phone holder, bicycle phone holder, golf trolley phone holder, and even as a pram phone holder for parents on the go.
DURABLE DESIGN
Trust in the sturdy construction of this motorbike phone holder, built to withstand the rigors of outdoor adventures. It is a great accessory for MTB, road bikes, and motorbikes alike.
ENHANCED STABILITY
Experience a reliable grip with the bicycle phone mount, designed to keep your phone secure while riding on rough terrain or during high-speed rides. Your phone is secured by an innovative locking mechanism and rubber damping corner pads.
EASY INSTALLATION
Install in minutes with the simple yet secure clamp that allows quick attachment and removal from handlebars, making it convenient for everyday use.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY
Securely holds smartphones such as the iPhone 14, 15 Pro Max, 16 Pro, 17 Pro, S24, S23, S22, S21, and similar-sized devices.
MULTI-USE FUNCTIONALITY
Effortlessly switch between rides. Use it as an electric cycle phone holder, scooter phone holder, moped phone holder, or motorcycle phone mount—perfect for all your transportation needs.
PERFECT FOR NAVIGATION
The NOOK HACK bike phone holder is the perfect accessory for navigation. There is no obstruction of the screen, giving you a full and clear view of your directions. This phone holder really is your perfect navigation companion.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of this product:
Compatible Devices: Smartphones
Compatible Phone Models: iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Samsung S24, Samsung S23, Samsung S22, Samsung S21
Mounting Type: Handlebar
Product Features: 360° Rotation, Hand Free, Scratch Proof, Auto Clamping lock,
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Compatible with Vehicle Type: Bicycle, Motorcycle, Electric Scooter, Golf Cart, Pram
How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested?:
The cheapest phone mount we’ve seen recently
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
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A budget phone mount that doesn’t cut corners, the Nook Hack may lack design nous, but it more than makes up for it in sheer practicality and durability.
About the tester
Age: 45Height: 193cmWeight: 88kg
I usually ride: Tritao GroontMy best bike is:
I’ve been riding for: Over 20 yearsI ride: Every dayI would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: Road racing, Gravel riding, Indoor riding, Indoor racing, Bikepacking, Commuting, Audax, Fitness riding, Leisure riding
