Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Best Bike Mount Holder for iPhone 6

Any idea about the Best Bike Mount Holder for iPhone 6, I would love to have one for my new bike, I am going for a ride next week across Utah and I would love to keep track of my location, any suggestion for a durable one?

Posted on Dec 5, 2014 6:50 PM

Reply
36 replies

Mar 23, 2016 9:31 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

I don't know about the others, but I've actually owned and used QuadLock cases since they came out. The bike adapter holds onto the case quite securely and can be put horizontal or vertical and switched easily between bikes and very quick to place on. They sell adapters for tripod mounts, running armbands, a sticker mount, and probably more (haven't checked their site in a while). It seems to use some high quality plastic (rubber for the mounts, metal for the tripod screw).


But instead of passive-aggressively accusing everyone for being paid shills (I found this thread in a search today), here are some honest caveats from years of use:


  • Requires their case. This means a purchase of a new case and poncho (~$60) every two years. This alone is a reason I'm thinking of abandoning these adapters despite investment.
  • I don't own the running band, but I've used a similar design for the iPod once and find the clip a decided inferior design to cheaper and better armbands like the two piece pass through style (Tuneband) or the one piece oens (Belkin).
  • The case is uncomfortable in the hand because of the quadlock mount. It also locks you into the case. (I swap cases when on bicycle.) The swapping of cases negates the sticker mounts which would be surprisingly useful otherwise.
  • The tripod mount has a 1/4" screw head. I do my photography on real tripods that use arca swiss and so the cost would be wrapped up in the universal plate. I'd look at different dedicated solutions if I was doing serious iphoneography.


I think if you are okay with the case as your regular case and want a "system", it's probably the only thing going, which will overcome the out-of-scale pricing (plastics, but 2x more expensive that purpose-built universal smartphone equivalents).


If you don't like the case or prefer your own case or none at all…

Oct 18, 2016 2:10 PM in response to MichealMPN

I tried Quadlock last year but I didn't like the case that I was forced to use with that mount. I prefer to keep my iPhone 6 Plus in a more rugged case - I switch back and forth between my Otterbox Defender and my Ballistic Tough Jacket. This year i found the RidePro bike phone mount by Tackform and it's perfect for me. It has a big cradle that fits my phone with either of the cases that I use. Plus the design is really strong so I use this mount on my mountain bike as well as my motorcycle - I have Harley Davidson Street Glide. This mount is awesome on both of them. I'd recommend it 🙂 (i was recording with my GoPro from a chest mount and just took a snapshot here)


User uploaded file

Best Bike Mount Holder for iPhone 6

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.