[Timbobean]

Been looking at handlebar phone mounts. What is the experience of everyone using them for having their phones snatched from these mounts in cities, etc?

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[Shades]

I’ve been occasionally

I’ve been occasionally mounting my phone on my handlebars recently as I had a need to know where I was going when, for example, if I was in unfamiliar territory on my folder (gone on the train somewhere for work) or I was on a hire bike in London (again, not familiar roads).  Hate being in traffic and not really knowing where I’m going and constantly stopping to check a map is a hassle; probably because I normally have a Wahoo Satnav.  Quickly set up a route in Komoot or Google Maps.  Settled on a Quadlock velcro mount (you need a quadlock phone case as well) which is easy to take on/off.  Phone is pretty secure; you have to press the lever down and twist to remove it so grabbing it won’t work (unless you also release the velcro which isn’t intantaneous).  So far so good.  My bad habit on hire bikes is removing the phone and then forgetting the mount; had to run back to the bike a few times.  Got a bg red tag on it now to (hopefully) remind me!  You do need a portable charging method as using a phone for navigation burns the battery.  Great on Santander bikes in London; £3 for 24 hour unlimited ‘unlocks’ (up to 30min per ride).  Bargain; often quicker than the tube.

[Oldfatgit]

Sorry for the confusion…
Sorry for the confusion…
The Garmin fitting as two pins, and the Cycliq fitting has four.
But as they are male / female opposes, it matters not.

Thanks for confirming.

[Oldfatgit]

Thanks HP … that’s exactly
Thanks HP … that’s exactly what I meant.

[Spangly Shiny]

In that case, no. The Cycliq

In that case, no. The Cycliq camera mounting mechanism just spins around in the Quadlock receptacle. Besides the two systems are opposite: the Cycliq system has a male mount on the camera body which slots into a female mount on the bike, whereas the Quadlock sports a female mount on the phone that slots onto a male mount on the bike, car, belt, moto – whatever. (I have both on my desk).

[hawkinspeter]

Spangly Shiny wrote:

I’m sorry I don’t understand your reference, “Cyclic quadlock,” and when I tried to input it into Google all it gave me was cyclic quardrelateral, which sent shivers down my spine, I can tell you. All I can say is that all the Quadlock products use a common locking mechanism, so if you have a bike set-up, your belt mount, car mount, motorcycle mount will be compatible.

He likely means “Cycliq quadlock” for the Fly12 camera: https://cycliq.com/support/fly12-sport/getting-started/fly12-sport-user-manual/mounting-your-fly12-sport/

[Spangly Shiny]

I’m sorry I don’t understand

I’m sorry I don’t understand your reference, “Cyclic quadlock,” and when I tried to input it into Google all it gave me was cyclic quardrelateral, which sent shivers down my spine, I can tell you. All I can say is that all the Quadlock products use a common locking mechanism, so if you have a bike set-up, your belt mount, car mount, motorcycle mount will be compatible.

[Oldfatgit]

Do you know if this quadlock
Do you know if this quadlock compatible with the Cyclic quadlock?

[Dnnnnnn]

I’ve thought about using an
I’ve thought about using an old phone as a handlebar-mounted GPS device. Less problem to lose, and isn’t draining or otherwise risking your main device.

[Sriracha]

Or if they snatch your bike
Or if they snatch your bike from under you, will you be able to rescue the phone before your bike disappears?

[Eton Rifle]

It’s a fair question, given
It’s a fair question, given the increase in phone theft. Many of us have our financial lives on our phones now and this is what is driving the spike in theft. A thief in possession of an unlocked phone can quickly lock the owner out of their bank accounts, credit cards, crypto balances and other financial assets.

Yet another reason not to have your phone on your bars, exposed to damage and potential theft.

[Spangly Shiny]

I’ve used the Quadlock mount

I’ve used the Quadlock mount for some years now. The phone is stable on the stem (in my case) and is held to the mount by a lifting mechanism that does take a bit of getting used to (it’s a bit of a trick to dismount): I’ve never even had an attempt at theft. Then again I’m 6’+ and built like a brick sh*thouse. However my mount is held on the stem by 2 silicone o-rings (like the original Garmin mounts, so it’s not beyond the judicious application of a blade). There are more secure mounts available that screw onto the bar, like an out front Garmin, which is also reversible so that the phone stays over the stem; much safer. I think that with one of these mounts phone security is much enhanced.

By the way, I am not part of, nor have any connection to Quadlock except as a happy customer. I also use a car mount and a belt mount from the same outfit, which all work together. They are not cheap mind, but I believe they’re great value.

https://www.quadlockcase.co.uk/collections/shop-cycle

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