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5 Must Have Trek FX Accessories

• by Riding With Ryan (Official)

These are my top five must have Trek FX accessories, but they are great on any bike. The Trek FX is an awesome bike on its own, but these five accessories improve your experience on every ride.

If you haven’t already, check out my Trek FX review here .

Whether you ride during the day or at night, a light is the number one accessory you can add to your bike. It’s multi-purpose use improves rider safety, and is a huge benefit at times when you least expect it.

For cyclists riding in the road or near traffic, the most important light you can own is a radar tail light. These devices let you know when traffic is approaching, and how quickly it is approaching.

Radar tail lights are a game changer in cycling safety. I never ride without my Garmin Varia RTL515. It won’t be in everyone’s budget, but it’s still worth every penny. Available at Scheels with Free Shipping . Cyclists need to consider a good headlight, too. There are plenty of affordable options on headlights, but in general the more lumens the better.

2. Cycling Shorts

Wear them under your normal shorts, or show them off, but please wear them. I rode for years without giving them a try because I was self conscious about my body, and worried about what other people might think.

When I finally committed to buying a pair of cycling shorts I went with the Escape Quest by Pearl iZUMi. ( Check Current Price on Amazon .) Truth be told, I wore loose fitting basketball shorts over them the first few times.

The chamois pad in the shorts makes even the hardest saddle (bike seat) feel comfortable. When you ride with a pair of cycling shorts on, you will never be able to ride without them again.

I used to hate it when my foot would slip off the pedal causing the crank arms to make a complete rotation sending said pedal directly into my shins. I won’t debate the benefits of clipless pedals, but I will say if you ride more than 50 miles per week you should seriously consider them.

For everyone else, flat pedals are more than sufficient. However, it takes a better pedal than the black plastic composite material pedals that come on some bikes. (High end bikes don’t come with any pedals at all, not even the cheap black plastic ones.).

I like a pedal with a lot of grip, so mountain biking flats work great. Chester RaceFace pedals are one of my favorite Trek FX accessories because there are multiple color options, and all of them provide great traction. I prefer bright pedals because they make me more visible when I am riding near traffic.

Flat tire repair kits, snacks, and first aid are all common items cyclists need to ride farther and see more. Carrying things on a bike is not always an easy task. For road cyclists and fitness nuts tracking performance, I recommend a small aerodynamic saddle bag to hold essentials without penalizing your performance. Something like this Small Topeak Bag available on Amazon .

For endurance cyclists that care more about how far they ride and less about how fast they did it will appreciate a larger storage solution. Trunk bags are great because they hold a ton of stuff, and its mounted behind you completely out of the way. The disadvantage to using a trunk back is that it requires a bike rack be installed, so it’s not the cheapest Trek FX accessory on the list.

5. Phone Mount or Cycling Computer

The last, but equally important, Trek FX accessory to make a great bike even better is a phone mount or cycling computer. Cell phones with apps like Strava are so advanced a cycling computer isn’t necessary for everyone. (There are still benefits to using a cycling computer, like preserving your cell phone battery for emergencies.)

The best mount I have ever used is the Wraptor Mount. Check Price on Amazon Here ! Once your phone is installed, it won’t come out until you want it to. This is the part when I used to work in a bike shop I would pull out my cell phone, install it in the Wraptor mount and shake it vigorously to the “oohs and aahs” of my customers.

It doesn’t look like much, but it does a great job holding your phone and keeping the screen clear so it is usable while mounted.

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The Best Bike Phone Mount

By Amy Roberts and Christine Ryan

Using a smartphone mount while biking is a boon for anyone who wants easy access to their device. But with phone prices approaching—and topping—the $1,000 mark, you want to be sure your device stays firmly attached.

After riding with 27 smartphone bike mounts over 120 miles’ worth of smooth and rough roads, we’ve concluded that the Quad Lock Out Front Mount and Quad Lock cases (which come in iPhone , Samsung Galaxy , and Pixel versions) are the ones we’d use for our own phones.

Everything we recommend

Quad Lock Case for iPhone Devices

The best bike phone mount case for iphone.

These phone-specific cases, in sizes fitting all recent models of the iPhone (back to and including the 5/5S/SE series), lock into Quad Lock’s clamp-on mount.

Buying Options

Quad Lock Case for Galaxy Devices

The best bike phone mount case for samsung galaxy.

These phone-specific cases, in sizes fitting all recent models of the Samsung Galaxy (back to and including the S8), lock into Quad Lock’s clamp-on mount.

Quad Lock Case for Pixel Devices

The best bike phone mount case for google pixel.

These phone-specific cases, in sizes fitting all recent models of the Google Pixel (back to and including the 3 series), lock into Quad Lock’s clamp-on mount.

Quad Lock Universal Adaptor

The best bike phone mount adapter.

This adapter, which adheres to the back of compatible phones and cases, locks into Quad Lock’s clamp-on mount.

Quad Lock Out Front Mount

The best bike phone mount base.

This clamp-on mount fits any handlebar size; once you’ve locked your phone into it (using a Quad Lock case or the Universal Adaptor), the phone stays safely and securely in place.

Budget pick

Nite Ize Wraptor

No-tool installation.

Although not as rock solid as the Quad Lock system, this mount held phones the most securely of any silicone-strap models we tested, and it should be just fine for occasional use or for bike-share riders.

Upgrade pick

Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone 15

A magsafe bike mount case for iphone.

This MagSafe-compatible phone-specific case locks into Peak Design’s clamp-on mount. It also comes in sizes fitting all the other variations of the iPhone 15, as well as older models of the iPhone (back to and including the 11 series).

Peak Design Everyday Case for Galaxy

A magsafe bike mount case for samsung galaxy.

These phone-specific cases, in sizes fitting the S21 through S24 series of the Samsung Galaxy, lock into Peak Design’s clamp-on mount. They also let the phones charge with most MagSafe chargers, but they may interfere with stylus accessories.

Peak Design Everyday Case for Pixel

A magsafe bike mount case for late-model google pixels.

These phone-specific cases, in sizes fitting the Google Pixel 6 through 8 models, lock into Peak Design’s clamp-on mount. They also let the phones charge with most MagSafe chargers.

Peak Design Universal Adapter

A nearly flat bike mount adapter.

This adapter, which adheres to the back of compatible cases and is flatter than the QuadLock adapter, locks into Peak Design’s clamp-on mount. It’s compatible with MagSafe accessories, but wireless charging may not work.

Peak Design Out Front Bike Mount V2 With Additional Collar

An aluminum bike mount base.

This clamp-on aluminum mount fits almost any handlebar size. Retractable tabs and a strong magnet are easy to use and hold your phone tight—as long you’re using a Peak Design case or adapter. The system is pricey, though.

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You don’t want your phone to rattle or shake in the mount —and you really don’t want the mount itself to come loose on rough roads.

The best options use a phone case that locks onto a handlebar or stem mount, but you have to buy either the system’s case or an adapter.

If you use your phone on bike-share rides, choose a mount that fits in a pocket and is super easy to put on and take off .

Riders with newer phones should consider a mount and case compatible with current charging technologies, such as MagSafe.

The Quad Lock cases (available for iPhone , Samsung Galaxy , and Pixel ) and the Quad Lock Universal Adaptor , combined with the company’s Out Front Mount (which we prefer to the stem mount that comes in Quad Lock’s case-and-mount kits), proved to be the confidence-inspiring solutions for securely attaching any smartphone to any bicycle. In our tests, phones vibrated hardly at all—let alone rattled or shook—in the Quad Lock products, no matter how bumpy the road became. Both the phone cases and the universal adapter twist to lock into place on the mount, which in turn clamps onto a bike’s handlebars.

The iPhone 8 Plus case we tested didn’t interfere with phone functions, and based on the Quad Lock cases we’ve tested for other guides , we’re confident that it would protect the phone in daily use. (Also, you can use the cases and adapters with Quad Lock’s many other mounts, for car dashboards, running armbands, and more.) The indented socket on the back of the case was among the least noticeable of the case-type bike mounts we tested. The Universal Adaptor sticks out from a phone’s case (or back), like most such adapters, which you may find annoying; if that bothers you, you might consider buying a separate “bike ride” case for your phone.

The Nite Ize Wraptor is a simple, well-designed option for riders who want to be able to mount their phone on their own bike or a bike-share bike, and who generally ride on smooth, paved roads . The silicone straps that attach phone to mount and mount to bike feel much sturdier than those of other, similar mounts. Because of the stretchy nature of silicone, we did find that our test phones would vibrate more in the Wraptor than they did in the pricier Quad Lock mounts when we rode on rough terrain, but it was nothing like the rattling we witnessed with other silicone mounts, and even some case-based mounts.

The Wraptor fits handlebars of all sizes and is a cinch to install and remove. Likewise, the straps fit phones of all sizes, and they don’t get in the way of the phone’s screen or buttons—a problem we had with other silicone mounts. You can also easily rotate the phone from portrait to landscape (and vice versa) even as you pedal. The entire mount is small enough to tuck into a pocket when not in use.

The aluminum Peak Design Out Front Bike Mount V2 and polycarbonate cases (available for late-model iPhone , Samsung Galaxy , and Pixel phones) and the Peak Design Universal Adapter work in much the same way as our top pick, the Quad Lock system. The Bike Mount’s arm clamps onto your bike’s handlebars, and the phone case (or adapter) clicks audibly into the 2.25-square-inch silicone-softened base. Where the Quad Lock mount uses a twist-into-place locking mechanism, the Peak Design mount combines retractable aluminum tabs—released by two buttons on the underside of the base—that fit into a square cutout on the back of the phone case with a very strong magnet that grabs and holds the case . This belt-and-suspenders design kept our phones solidly in place on rough roads and rocky trails.

As with the Quad Lock, we recommend the Peak Design cases in other guides , and we’re equally confident they’ll protect any phone well; also like Quad Lock, Peak Design sells other phone mounts and accessories, including car mounts , motorcycle mounts , and tripods . Unlike the thick Quad Lock cases, Peak Design’s cases work seamlessly with wireless-charging systems such as MagSafe. Peak Design doesn’t have as deep a back catalog, though—perhaps because the company started making phone cases years later than Quad Lock—so owners of older models will have to make do with the Universal Adapter instead of a dedicated case. You’ll also pay about $40–$50 more for the Peak Design system.

The research

Why you should trust us, who this is for, how we picked and tested, our pick: quad lock bike mounts, budget pick: nite ize wraptor, upgrade pick: peak design bike mounts, the competition.

Amy Roberts, the original author of this guide, researched, tested, and wrote about fitness gear for Wirecutter. She had owned several smartphone bike mounts, mainly so she could follow Google Maps biking directions. Senior editor Christine Ryan, who did additional testing for the 2022 update of this guide, has overseen Wirecutter’s cycling-gear coverage for seven years; in a previous life, she commuted by bike the 36 miles from San Francisco to work in Menlo Park, California, two or three times a week .

A smartphone bike mount is a worthy investment for bike commuters or recreational riders who want to use their phone for directions, whether on their own bikes or on ride-share bikes. It’s also of use to someone who wants to record their rides for fitness purposes but doesn’t need the bells and whistles of a dedicated cycling computer.

We began our research in 2019 by looking at how cycling-enthusiast publications and websites, such as Bicycling and Cycling Weekly , reviewed mounts and which models were their favorites. We also searched for best sellers on Amazon, as well as on several cycling-specific online stores, to see what people buy (and how happy they are with their purchases) and what the in-the-know retailers choose to sell.

Bicycle smartphone mounts come in a wide range of designs. We looked at three of the most common types of mounts, the first of which consists of two parts: a phone case or a stick-on adapter (to put on your own case) and a compatible base that attaches to the bike. The second uses silicone bands or plastic brackets to hold up to an extra-large smartphone. The third fully envelops a phone—you view its screen through a clear plastic cover.

From our initial list of 29 mounts, we nixed several because of iffy reviews or stock issues. We then called in 22 mounts for testing, including both the phone-specific and universal versions of the two-part systems.

We tested with both an iPhone 8 Plus—to represent an extra-large model and one for which the mount companies make a specific case—and a Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, which served as our more regular-size smartphone and the one on which we’d test the adapters. We eliminated a few mounts right off the bat if the phones didn’t fit well in the cases or mounts, if they seemed particularly insecure in the mounts, or if some part of the mount impeded the usability of the phone screen or buttons.

Amy Roberts installed each remaining mount on the handlebars (31.8 mm diameter) or stem of a Trek Lexa road bike. She took each for a 2-mile spin on the roads of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, where she was working remotely. That short stretch alone contained four different surfaces: gravelly old asphalt, rutted dirt, newly poured concrete, and very recently repaved asphalt.

• how easy (or not) it was to install and remove the mount on the bike, and any tools it required
• how easy or difficult it was to affix and remove the phones on the mounts
• whether the phones could be mounted in portrait or landscape view, and how easy it was to switch views
• the convenience and aesthetics of the mount location on the bike and the phone’s viewing angle while riding, and if the latter could be adjusted (and how easily)
• how much (if any) rattling, shaking, vibration, or other movement the phones experienced over the different surfaces, and if any part of the mount came loose during that brief trip

Taking the six mounts that performed the best so far, Amy tested them on a borrowed mountain bike. Two mounts didn’t fit on the much skinnier (22.2 mm) handlebars, so out they went. She rode with the remaining four in varying conditions and until she was confident in her picks.

In 2022, Christine Ryan tested six more mounts, some newly available and some suggested by readers, against our existing picks using a 2020 iPhone SE and a Pixel 3a. She installed the mounts on the drop handlebars (31.8 mm) of her Marin Cortina cyclo-cross bike and on the flat handlebars (22.2 mm) of her Cannondale Scalpel mountain bike, and rode seven-mile loops through San Francisco on surfaces that involved smooth pavement, not-so-smooth pavement, a little curb-hopping, and some rocky trails.

A Quad Lock case (available for iPhone , Samsung Galaxy , and Google Pixel ) or Universal Adaptor used with the company’s Out Front Mount held our test phones supremely stable over all sorts of road surfaces. We recommend this combo above other mounts if you’re a regular rider who intends for a smartphone to be your frequent copilot when you tool around town.

The sockets for both the phone case and universal adapter twist and lock firmly onto the bike’s mount bracket and won’t let go without your releasing the safety lever, which you can do with one hand.

We found it easy to put the iPhone 8 Plus case on our test phone. It fit well, didn’t interfere with the side buttons or wireless charging (this did not always hold true for newer iPhones, though; see Flaws but not dealbreakers) , and had a lip that was high enough to protect the phone if it were to fall facedown on a flat surface. The socket on the back, while noticeable, was one of the least bothersome of any case we tested.

Quad Lock makes cases for most iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Pixel models; people who own other phones can use the Universal Adaptor, which sticks firmly to a phone or case with a high-bond adhesive. The company suggests affixing the adapter directly to either your phone, if the phone is made of “suitable” material (very few are), or to a case made of a material on the approved list . Amy didn’t see the list before we purchased the test cases for her Samsung Galaxy S8 Active—and there are limited case options available for that phone anyway—but still, even on her unapproved TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) case, the adapter remained sturdily attached.

The Quad Lock Out Front Mount, which is made of glass-filled nylon, clamps onto 31.8 mm handlebars with a single Allen bolt; it comes with a hex wrench as well as the plastic shims to fit 22 mm and 25.4 mm bars. Quad Lock sells a pricier Out Front Mount Pro , which we also tested; it’s made of anodized aluminum and designed to be more aerodynamic. The non-Pro feels plenty sturdy, though, and we believe that few recreational riders would want to spend the extra cash for improved aerodynamics. Plus, the Allen bolt on the Pro screws in from the bottom, making it harder to attach than the non-Pro mount.

Quad Lock sells bike kits that include either a phone case or the Universal Adaptor with the company’s Handlebar/Stem Mount . Amy tested this mount; although she found it stable and secure, she liked it less than the slightly pricier Out Front Mount, for several reasons. This mount is best attached to the stem of the bike, but you can’t adjust the phone’s viewing angle there. It can also go on the handlebars, but the mount wouldn’t fit lengthwise on her test road bike in the narrow space that wasn’t taped, and it jutted out awkwardly on the mountain bike’s skinnier bars.

It also has two means of assembly, both of which are tool-free but not without flaws. The first, a pair of strong silicone O-rings, is reusable but not easy to put on and take off; it’s also unclear how many times you could do this before the rings would snap. The second, a set of zip ties, provides greater peace of mind but isn’t reusable. In addition, the kits come with a fitted rain cover (also sold separately). Amy found it a struggle to get it on and off, and given that most new phones are water resistant anyway, it seems unnecessary.

As we note in our guide to the best iPhone cases , Quad Lock offers additional mounts for many other uses—including car dashboards, motorcycles, and running armbands—that work with their cases and universal adapter.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

Though the Quad Lock case’s mount socket isn’t as obtrusive as those of similar products, it still creates a bumpy dent on the back of the phone that may bother some people. The Universal Adaptor adds enough bulk that we wouldn’t want it there all the time; you might consider buying an approved case specifically for use with the mount.

Amy found it tricky to align the socket with the mount, often fumbling with it and peeking under the phone to see why things weren’t matching up; she did discover that depressing the release lever can help get it to go on with less futzing.

You can’t change the phone from portrait to landscape mode without releasing the lock on the base. Amy didn’t find herself needing to do so very often, as portrait is generally the orientation that works best with apps. Still, other mounts, including our budget pick , do this more readily.

For some people, the biggest downside of the Quad Lock case was that the thickness of the mount point prevents wireless charging from working on some Qi chargers . For example, while the Quad Lock case worked fine with several flat Qi chargers we tested, the case did not allow charging with the single stand-style charger we had on hand. For the iPhone 12 and 13 in particular, a MagSafe charger won’t work at all if a Quad Lock case is installed, and the case makes it less likely that third-party wireless chargers will be able to juice up the phone. QuadLock has since addressed this problem by offering alternate, MagSafe versions of each of its cases for the iPhone 12, 13, 14, and 15. You just need to be sure to choose that type of the case, which costs an additional $10.

The Nite Ize Wraptor is a great choice for occasional riders, and for anyone who wants to easily add or remove a phone mount from their own bike or a bike-share bike. It won’t hold your phone as motionless as the Quad Lock mounts, but it’s less than a third of the price and will work with the case you already have.

With the Wraptor, silicone straps both hold the phone in and attach the mount to the bike. The ones that secure the phone to the mount are wider and thicker than most others of this style. Nite Ize says the Wraptor fits regular- and plus-size phones with or without a case; t he straps on ours accommodated our iPhone 8 Plus in a Speck Presidio Grip case ( our pick for the iPhone 8 Plus for more protection ) and held our smaller Samsung Galaxy S8 Active firmly. They also didn’t cover the buttons or screen in a way that impeded the use of the phone, unlike some silicone mounts we tested.

One unexpected use for this mount appeared during the pandemic, when many of us were indoors riding bikes attached to smart trainers and spending a lot of time in virtual cycling games. One of these games, the Zwift app, introduced a steering feature that only works if you attach your phone (running the game) to your handlebars, and the Wraptor proved ideal for that purpose.

A hefty silicone strap secures the mount to the bike’s handlebars; you stretch the strap around the bars and hook one of the strap’s holes on the peg at its base. On the mount, the phone rotates between portrait and landscape orientation, clicking into place every few degrees as you turn it. The whole thing is compact enough to tuck into a pocket when you’re not using it, making it especially convenient for bike-share users.

Because silicone is inherently stretchy, the test phones vibrated more in this mount than in the Quad Lock when we rolled over bumps and potholes. Of all the easy-on, easy-off silicone mounts we tested, though, the Nite Ize was the most stable; the one from Vup , for example, shook and bobbed at even the slightest change in surface texture. In fact, this mount fared better than two of the more expensive—and ostensibly sturdier—case-style mounts, the Tigra and the original version of the SP Connect .

Although we saw no indication of wear during our tests, and we’ve used similar straps for years with no problem, we still recommend inspecting the straps regularly.

If you’ve already invested in the Peak Design phone case ecosystem, we recommend a Peak Design Out Front Mount V2 , which works with an Everyday Case (available for late-model iPhone , Samsung Galaxy , and Google Pixel phones) or a Universal Adapter . The mount-and-case combo costs about $40–$50 more than a similar Quad Lock setup. But that higher price gets you a rock-steady phone mount that’s less fussy to use than that of the Quad Lock system, plus a great-looking, protective case that’s less bulky than the other options we tested.

Unlike the Quad Lock cases, which twist and lock onto a bracket, the Peak Design cases click straight onto the mount’s 2.25-inch-square aluminum base, eliminating the kind of trouble we had aligning the Quad Lock case. The back of each phone case (and adapter) has a recessed, 0.8-inch square cutout that mates with a raised metal square on each base. Retractable tabs on the raised square extend under the lip of the cutout; in addition, a strong, MagSafe-compatible magnet concealed under the cutout holds the phone case firmly to the base, which is covered with a silicone “cushion.”

(While holding a phone and case locked onto a mount and facing downward, we compressed the two release buttons under the base to retract the tabs—so the magnet was the only thing keeping mount and case together—and shook as hard as we could. Mount, phone case, and phone all stayed stuck together, at least until we accidentally hit one edge of the case. Then the phone and case fell to the floor.)

As with the Quad Lock system, to switch between landscape and portrait mode you have to remove the Peak Design case from the mount and reattach it. (Our budget pick lets you turn the phone while it’s in the mount.)

We highly recommend the Peak Design Everyday Case in our guide to the best iPhone 15 cases , praising its looks (its polycarbonate body is covered in a dark-gray nylon) and functionality (the buttons work, and its TPU border has ridges to help protect the phone if you drop it). Despite the cutout-and-magnet affair in the case’s back, the Everyday Case isn’t noticeably thicker than our favorite no-frills iPhone case . Perhaps most importantly, Peak Design’s cases are all MagSafe compatible; its cases for Samsung Galaxy and Pixel phones also include the MagSafe magnet and may allow you to charge your Android using a MagSafe charger. (The magnet will, however, prevent Samsung’s S Pen stylus from working.)

Peak Design started making phone cases in 2021. This may be why it produces cases for relatively recent models only: If you have an iPhone older than the 11 series, a pre-S21 Galaxy, or any Pixel before the 6 series, you’ll have to settle for Peak Design’s Universal Adapter. That said, the adapter is definitely slimmer than Quad Lock’s, and although Peak Design warns that it may not allow wireless charging, our 2020 iPhone SE charged just fine on a MagSafe stand while wearing an adapter-equipped case. (Peak Design advises attaching the adapter only to the back of a case, not to the back of your phone.)

The hinged aluminum arm of the Peak Design mount encircles your handlebars and is secured by a single Allen bolt; the mount comes with the appropriate wrench. The current version of the mount comes with four sets of plastic collars that make the arm fit onto 22.2 mm, 25.4 mm, 31.8 mm, and 35 mm handlebars (that is, the most common mountain-, hybrid-, and road-bike sizes). The Allen bolt on the Peak Design mount screws in from the bottom—not from the top, like the more-convenient Quad Lock mount—but the bolt comes with a washer that keeps it from falling out entirely (as such bolts invariably do) when you unscrew it.

This clamp system worked well on the handlebars we tried it on, but it won’t work for aero-shaped (that is, not round) handlebars, tapered handlebars, or handlebars in an unusual size . The company sells a Universal Bar Mount with a silicone “hook and ladder” band that you can strap around your handlebar or stem. We haven’t tested it, but we’ve used the same sort of silicone bands with bike lights (and like them). They don’t always keep the lights from tilting up or down a bit, but we haven’t lost one yet. The universal mount could also be handy in any situation where you find yourself frequently wanting to move a mount between bikes.

Like Quad Lock, Peak Design has an array of mounts and accessories for its phone cases that includes desk chargers, car-dashboard mounts, wall mounts, motorcycle mounts, and more.

Two-part mounts with phone-specific cases or universal adapters

The Thule Smartphone Bike Mount is unlike any other mount we tested: It has a hefty base that attaches across the center of the handlebars, and a spring-loaded bracket plus silicone straps to hold in any size phone. It’s bulky and time-consuming to install, but once Amy had it in place on the road bike’s handlebars, her phone stayed put. Unfortunately, the mount wasn’t compatible with our test mountain bike, even with the included plastic shims.

Available only for iPhones at the time of our testing, the Morpheus M4s Bike Kit, from Germany, had a phone case with a very nice fit and feel, but its lip was lower than the 1 mm minimum that Apple recommends for screen protection. Also, as of spring 2023, Morpheus products are no longer available in the US.

The concept of the iOmounts Nomad Universal Bike Phone Mount was great: You stick a magnetic disc the size of a half-dollar to the back of your phone or a compatible phone case, loop the mount base around the handlebars, and pull it tight like a zip tie. And in our original tests, the magnet indeed kept the phone stable and secure. However, the base was challenging to get snug and downright frustrating to release and remove, and the mount was incompatible with Qi charging due to that metal disc. A company named Klock Werks acquired iOmounts in late 2020 and sells a very similar version called the Nomad Universal Phone Mount ; we foresee it having the same difficulty with wireless charging, however.

We tested nearly the entire line of Rokform bike mounts , including both the Rugged and Crystal cases for our iPhone 8 Plus, the Universal Mount Adapter for our Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, and the V4 Pro Series Phone Bike Mount . None were as good as the Quad Lock mount, yet they cost more. The V4 Pro Series Phone Bike Mount appeared to be sturdier than the Rokform Pro-Lite Bike Mount it replaced, but it’s still pricey.

The SP Connect Bike Bundle —with cases available for iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones (as well as other Android models) and a Universal Adapter for anything else—is more adjustable than its predecessors. However, to switch between portrait and landscape mode, you still have to adjust the back of the case itself using a small plastic “stand tool”—not convenient to do mid-ride. (The tool, which comes with the mount, was unlabeled and unmentioned in the packing material—we only discovered its name and purpose by reading the user’s manual for the case, not the mount, on the SP Connect site.)

The Tigra Sport FitClic Neo line is similar in concept to the Quad Lock and Rokform models but not as well executed. The case for the iPhone 8 Plus obstructed the phone’s side buttons. The process for locking and unlocking the phone and mount, involving a skinny plastic lever, isn’t very user-friendly. The standard mount felt more stable than the out-front one, but our test phones rattled more in both locations than we’d like.

The Topeak Ridecase for iPhone lacks an adequate protective lip and isn’t wireless-charging compatible. Also, extracting the phone to swap it to a different case was challenging.

The Fidlock Vacuum Phone cases aren’t compatible with wireless charging either, according to user reviews on the company’s own site and elsewhere .

Mounts with universal-fit silicone straps or plastic braces

The low-profile, forged-aluminum frame of the Delta Cycle X-Mount Pro can fit only under a bike’s stem cap—there’s no other way to attach it, and no way to adjust the angle it sits at. The sturdy silicone bands hold a regular or extra-large phone securely, though in portrait orientation only.

The Vibrelli Universal Bike Phone Mount , which holds a phone using silicone corner straps and a spring-loaded plastic bracket, is far less involved to mount than the similarly styled Thule. But its base felt less sturdy, with a plastic ball-in-socket mount that you tighten with a plastic ring nut.

With a spring-loaded bracket and plastic ball-in-socket mechanism, the Roam Universal Premium Bike Phone Mount resembles the Vibrelli; where it differs is in the handlebar mount, which is overly complicated, annoying to attach, and extremely wide (it takes up nearly 2 inches of handlebar space).

The Zéfal Universal Mobile Mount uses a plastic ball-in-socket mount similar to that of the Vibrelli and Roam models. However, rather than just pulling apart its plastic bracket arms, you have to push a button to spread them; once spread, they felt very wiggly, even while locked in place. The mount has little “feet” that fold forward to support the bottom of your phone, but they obstructed the silicone corner straps when in place.

With both TrailKase products from Bikase that we tested, the test phones rattled and shook over every bump. The TrailKase with Q/R 360 Degree Bracket had a heavy, metal mount base that projects quite a lot, while the lower-profile plastic mount for the TrailKase Universal Phone Holder felt flimsy.

The Topeak Omni RideCase DX seemed sturdy. Unfortunately, its wide silicone brackets obscured the home button on both the iPhone 8 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S8 we tested it with.

The Ram X-Grip Phone Mount  has  four spring-loaded arms with rubber knobs that grip your phone. Unfortunately, unless we positioned the arms in such a way that the lower ones barely made contact with the bottom of our iPhone SE, the upper ones held and activated the volume buttons on one side and the power button on the other. (Also, the mount comes with a tiny vial of quick-set glue but no instructions for what to do with it; after digging around the Ram Mounts site, we deduced that you’re meant to glue the rubber knobs onto the metal arms before using the mount—which might be something you’d want to know up front.)

The Gub G-85 Bicycle Phone Holder we tested, one of a few variations on a theme from the same company, is impressively solid for its price (it’s made entirely of aluminum) but complicated to assemble. And if you don’t want to scratch your expensive phone, or possibly let it slip out of the four metal prongs that grip it, you’ll need to stick four teeny-tiny cushions included with the mount onto those prongs. A jeweler’s loupe might come in handy.

The Vup Universal Bike Cell Phone Holder  is an easy-to-install, inexpensive silicone-bracket mount popular on Amazon. Unfortunately, the test phones rattled, quaked, and bounced way too much on our rides, and the lower strap got in the way of the home button on the iPhone 8 Plus.

Another low-priced Amazon best seller, the Ailun Silicone Strap Phone Mount Holder , felt so much flimsier than similarly styled mounts that we didn’t dare test it on a bike. Its straps could also get in the way of a phone’s home button.

The lower strap of the Team Obsidian Silicone Bike Mount covered both phones’ home buttons, and we struggled to stretch the thick silicone straps onto the 8 Plus in the Speck Presidio case.

Getting our phones in and out of the Delta Cycle Smartphone Holder XL  and Hefty Holder was challenging, and both are large, awkward, and, frankly, ugly.

The Nite Ize HandleBand felt durable and secure. However, the wide straps cut across and blocked part of the phone screen.

Mounts with waterproof universal-fit phone holders

The Topeak Smartphone Drybag , which we tested in its 5-inch size, was a tight fit on the iPhone 8 Plus in its case. However, we were more concerned with how much the test phone rattled and bobbled up and down at the slightest pavement change, regardless of whether the bag was mounted to the handlebars or stem.

The Bikase Handy Andy 6 , which attaches with two Velcro straps, was easy to put on and take off, and Amy noticed minimal phone movement and shaking on the road. But the plastic window reflected so much glare that she couldn’t see the phone screen at all. (There seem to be no new versions for later phones.)

This article was edited by Christine Ryan.

Great Phone Mounts for Your Bike , Bicycling , June 1, 2021

Josh Ross, Best waterproof cycling phone cases reviewed , Cycling Weekly , October 14, 2021

Meet your guides

Amy Roberts

Amy Roberts is a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), a running coach (USATF Level 1), and a regionally competitive runner. She also served as a staff writer for the Good Housekeeping Institute for nearly five years, working closely with the engineers and other scientists to interpret product test results.

Christine Ryan

Christine Ryan is a senior editor at Wirecutter overseeing the teams that cover travel, outdoors gear, beds and linens, home decor, and more. (She also edits and writes about cycling equipment, which gives her an excuse to sneak away from her desk and go for a ride.) Previously, she was an editor at European Travel & Life, Gourmet, and Sunset.

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The Best Bike Phone Mounts of 2024

These days, between navigation apps, music streaming services, and social workout platforms   like Zwift and Strava, many cyclists rely on access to their phones while seated in the saddle. For these riders, the smartphone functions like the dashboard display of a car — information, connectivity, and controls that all exist in a single convenient location.

Modern smartphones aren’t cheap, however, so if you are going to choose to keep your phone attached to your bike while you ride at high speeds and through rough terrain, you’ll want to know that it will stay firmly attached. That’s where bike phone mounts come in handy. These devices are designed to keep your smartphone securely attached to your handlebars while you ride with your display plainly visible.

Different mounts are designed for different kinds of riding. While shopping for the best mount for you, consider your specific needs. Be sure to select a mount that will hold up to the elements it will be exposed to. While some bike phone mounts are great for holding steady during prolonged vibration, others may provide better visibility or water resistance.

In this guide, we’ve compiled our favorite smartphone bike mounts available in 2024. We’ve included various styles with different strengths and weaknesses. Remember, a good phone mount should meet all of your needs and instill the confidence that, while riding, your phone will always be exactly where you want it.

Head down to our buyer’s guide for the full scoop on the different types of mounts on our list, and check out our chart for side-by-side pricing and compatibility comparisons. Also, have your burning questions hashed out in our FAQ .

Editor’s Note: We gave this guide a nice spring refresh on April 2, 2024, adding the Topeak Omni Ridecase DX. The Ridecase proved itself to be a secure phone mount, and we love that you can screw the mounting hardware directly into the fork for a uniquely streamlined central mounting option.

• Best Overall Bike Phone Mount: Peak Designs Out Front Phone Mount
• Best Budget Bike Phone Mount: Nite Ize Wraptor
• Most Secure Bike Phone Mount: Quadlock Outfront Bike Mount
• Best Bike Bag Phone Mount: ROCKBROS Phone Front Frame Bag

Peak Designs Out Front Phone Mount

• Best for Gravel, road, and commuter cyclists
• Materials Anodized aluminum
• Works with iPhone, some Android phones

• Excellent rugged design
• Super-secure mechanical connection
• Easy one-handed operation
• 6' drop protection
• Variety of orientation options
• Not all phones are supported

The Peak Designs Out Front Phone Mount + Case is a very nice phone mount. Peak Designs is known for, well, peak design — and that shows with the Out Front Mount. At $70 for the mount, plus an additional $50 for the Everyday case, it is far and away the most expensive on the list, but as the saying goes — buy nice or buy twice. 

Bikepackers and gravel riders in particular seem to gravitate toward this mount as it offers superior security and ease of use. The bar clamp will fit a variety of bar diameters and styles so you can use it on whichever bike you prefer. This mount does require a tool to turn the mounting screw (though a thumb screw is included), and users also have the option of running their phones in the landscape orientation with minimal fuss.

The MagSafe case clicks securely into the mount and requires users to physically disengage the mechanical connection between the phone and the mount. This is particularly reassuring when considering theft or particularly jarring hits. Despite this, the mount was still extremely easy to use one-handed, unlike other mounts on this list.

Our tester was confident in this mount’s ability to keep his phone on his bike. As with other mounts on this list, our tester was skeptical about taking his phone out on a rowdy trail ride. But, of all the mounts on the list, the Out Front mount proved to be the most confidence-inspiring for rough rides. The mount offers solid vibration dampening while the case sports 6 ft. drop protection — which is more than adequate to protect your phone if you do something silly like drop your bike. 

It’s important to note that Peak Designs doesn’t offer support for all phones — iPhone users will be psyched, but those of us in the Android camp may or may not be out of luck. You’ll want to ensure your phone is supported before pulling the trigger on this mount. It seems that the trend with mounts these days is buying completely into whatever ecosystem you are interested in, and the same is true with Peak Design. Unlike other companies though, PD has a ton of different options available once you have the case and mount. 

The Peak Designs Out Front Mount scored very high in the simplicity and functionality categories and offers superior design, protection, and peace of mind with its case and mount system. If you are looking for the best of the best, don’t mind dropping a little extra change on a solid mount, and want more options than just a bike mount, the Peak Designs Out Front Mount and Ecosystem is the one to choose.

Nite Ize Wraptor Rotating Smartphone Bar Mount

• Best for Commuter, gravel, and road riders looking for a functional, affordable mount
• Materials Polycarbonate, Rubber
• Works with Universal mount

• Fits a ton of different phones and handlebars
• 360 degree swivel
• Excellent price point
• Less secure than other mounts
• Long-term durability concerns

The Nite Ize Wraptor provides a good combination of functionality and affordability. Its universal design fits a huge variety of bars and stems, and its tool-free setup makes swapping between bikes a breeze. The Wraptor is a rubber mount that stretches to accommodate a ton of different phone types by wrapping around the corners of your phone.

Additionally, the Wraptor offers 360 degrees of rotation so that you can orient it according to your preferences. In the simplicity and functionality categories, the NiteIze Wraptor scores high because it offers a no-nonsense setup and works very well with little to no fuss. 

As far as phone security is concerned, the Wraptor is a great choice for commuting around town and road rides with your friends. It also did well when we took it out onto some washboard gravel roads. Our tester was dubious of its capabilities for mountain bike rides. While the Wraptor is likely more than capable of mellow singletrack cruising, it does lack a certain amount of confidence when things start to get rowdy.

Your mileage may vary, but we’d draw the line at easy cross-country, and think twice as the difficulties (i.e., chunk-gnar) start to ratchet up. It probably goes without saying at this point, but the Wraptor is not a great choice for the enduro and downhill crowd. 

We do have some questions about the long-term durability of the Wraptor — rubber loses its elasticity over time, and we’re curious how this will affect the mount’s security in the coming months and years. Vibration can also do all kinds of weird stuff to your gear, and if you fancy yourself a gravel rider or like to rip off the pavement while you commute around town, you might find things starting to loosen up, namely the single bolt that holds the articulating piece of the mount together.

During our testing, none of these issues arose, but we wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t think about the long term. At the end of the day, however, the Nite Ize Wraptor presents a highly functional, affordable, and truly universal phone handlebar mount that works for a wide range of riders and applications.

Quadlock Outfront Bike Mount

• Best for Commuter cyclists looking for a solid mount
• Materials Polycarbonate
• Works with Most handlebars and most smartphones

• Super secure
• Landscape & Portrait Orientation
• Snapping your phone on has a steep learning curve
• The complete ecosystem is expensive

The Quadlock Outfront Bike Mount is a well-designed unit with some well-thought-out features that allow users in various situations and configurations to mount their phones securely to their handlebars. Out of the box, the Quadlock comes with a variety of adaptors for different handlebar diameters from cruisers to commuters to oversized bars on your gravel or mountain bike.

The mount itself snaps into position creating a very secure mount once your phone is situated, but it can be a bit of a bear to orient the tabs to fit and lock correctly. Removing your phone is super easy — just depress the tab and twist it off. Our tester mounted the Quadlock to his townie. It held his phone securely over potholes, culverts, and gutters and offered peace of mind that his phone wasn’t about to fly off on even the roughest hits.

You’ll probably want the specific case for the Quadlock mount, but you can also purchase the universal mount separately, which is what we ended up going with for this test. The sticky adhesive on the universal adaptor is nice, but not as robust as a full case would otherwise be. Regardless, our tester had little issue with the setup. We will say — and this is true for other mounts on this list — that it feels like we’re getting pigeonholed by this system. The design is clearly meant to be used with the Quadlock ecosystem. 

Putting your phone on the mount is a bit of a pain, and requires learning how to correctly orient things in just the right way. Our tester was never able to mount the phone one-handed, which lost the Quadlock some points in the usability category. That said, once your phone is on there it’s ready to rock and roll. We had zero worries about losing a phone with this mount. And as we mentioned earlier, removing your phone is super simple and actually kind of fun, so there’s that. Good design in this area at least.

At $40 + $15 for the universal mount (~$50 for the case), this thing is fairly spendy compared to other, simpler units but comparable to others on the list. We like simplicity and functionality at GearJunkie, and the Outfront mount from Quadlock only fully checks one of those boxes. A little more refinement to make snapping your phone onto the mount easier will go a long way toward improving the overall useability, but the Quadlock Outfront is still a good, secure mount.

ROCKBROS Phone Front Frame Bag

• Best for Storing small essential items during long rides
• Materials Lightweight carbon fiber material
• Works with Cellphones less than 6.5″ long

• Lightweight
• TPU film allows you to use the touch screen while riding
• Slides around on bumpy terrain

For those looking for a product that combines storage with a secure place to mount a smartphone, the  ROCKBROS Bike Phone Front Frame Bag  ($30) is the best option available. For long rides, many cyclists need a place to store essential items like water, energy gels, a pump, a patch kit, or car keys. This bag and mount combination consolidate all of your belongings in one place — and you don’t even have to stop riding to access it.

Any smartphone under 6.5 inches high should be compatible with the ROCKBROS bag. Two soft rubber zipper pulls allow quick entry to the bag’s main compartment. On top of the bag, a TPU film sleeve holds your phone in place and still allows touchscreen access. A handy visor protects the phone from the sun, dirt, and airborne debris while you cruise along at high speeds.

Three Velcro straps that are compatible with most bike frames hold the bag and mount in place. Additional features include reflective piping for increased nighttime safety and ultralight “carbon fiber” material.

For cyclists who are concerned about wind drag, this bag is somewhat bulky and won’t help you shave any time off of your PR. Also, the phone sleeve makes it difficult to access your phone’s side buttons.

When the bag is tightened using the straps, it mostly stays in place where it should. However, we found it can occasionally slide side to side, where it may bump into your legs while you are pedaling. This is more likely to be an issue on rough terrain.

Despite a few minor drawbacks, this  bag and phone mount combo  from ROCKBROS is an excellent choice when you need a little more cargo space. For $30, it’s a great way to avoid carrying things in your pockets or wearing a backpack.

Topeak Omni Ridecase DX

• Best for Folks looking for a universal phone mount
• Materials Polycarbonate, rubber, aluminum
• Works with Universal mount/top cap attachment

• Top cap mountain system is excellent
• Very secure mount and case
• Universal case fits most modern phones
• Rubber strap covers the screen

Looking for a super solid phone mount that won’t break the bank? (Or your phone?) Check out the Topeak Omni Ridecase DX ($65) — an excellent universal phone mount for riders who value quality, security, and functionality. Made from aluminum, poly-carbonate, and rubber, this high-quality universal design offers peace of mind for your phone’s security whether you’re out for a quick grocery trip or pedaling across the country. 

Out of the box, our tester was impressed with the design of the Ridecase. Usually, we value tool-free, easy setup, but in this case, our tester was more than happy to break out the bike tool to install this mount. The Ridecase comes with two different mounting options — one for your handlebars, and one which directly relaces your top cap and screws into the star nut in your fork’s steerer tube.

We opted for the latter, which was a super simple process and took just a few minutes. Aside from offering supreme security, our tester also thought this central mounting option helped to streamline the cockpit on his bike and kept things accessible yet tidy.

The aluminum mount adjusts vertically, rotating around the stem bolt to adjust the tilt of your screen. To fix it in position, you’ll need to tighten the top cap screw fully, and once set, you’ll need a tool to make adjustments. The plastic clip that mates the phone case to the mount is sturdy and features a locking tab to prevent your phone from bouncing off. Users will also be able to use their phone in either portrait or landscape orientations, a helpful feature depending on how you use your phone on your bike. 

Getting the universal rubber case onto your phone can be tricky, but the tradeoff here is excellent security. Once adjusted accordingly, your phone is going nowhere. The downside to this system is that the rubber strap extends slightly over the bottom and top of the screen, which makes accessing dropdown and scroll-up menu items difficult. 

If you are only using the navigation on your phone, this may or may not be an issue for you, but if you need to swap between apps frequently, you may want to look into the specific Topeak Ridecase for your phone, which eliminates this issue. 

The Omni Ridecase is far and away a better option than the other universal rubber mount on the list, the NiteIze Wraptor, but at double the price. The mount is excellent and offers good security in an innovative package. The universal phone case is, on the whole, pretty good but doesn’t quite nail it in the useability category because of the screen crowding issue, but we’re confident that users will be satisfied with the quality and security of the ToPeak Omni Ridecase DX system. n

SP Connect Bike Bundle 2 Universal Phone Clamp

• Best for Commuter cycling

• Multiple mounting choices
• Landscape or portrait mode
• Design is a little finicky
• The universal clamp is bulky
• Chinch mount doesn't inspire confidence

SP Connect has built a solid mount with its Universal Clamp Bundle , but there are a few design choices that leave us wondering if there isn’t room for refinement. One of the first things we noticed when mounting up this clamp was the glorified zip tie that comes in the box. SP includes this to make it easy for users to clamp this mount to almost any handlebar or stem, but we are highly skeptical about its long-term durability.

We appreciate the tool-free mounting, but this is also where things get weird with the design. Included in the packaging is a small hex wrench. Why? Because to change the orientation of the mount, you need to loosen, adjust, and tighten up two small bolts.

This is further compounded by the clamping mechanism, which is a tool-free dial that chinches the clamp down on either side of your phone. SP has created a 50% tool-free system, which, to its credit works quite well, but we just can’t quite wrap our heads around the execution here.

The Universal Phone Clamp does work well though, and its easy on-easy off mounting is much better than other mounts on this list — like the Quadlock. The clamp itself offers excellent security, but it is large and bulky, and our tester didn’t like leaving the clamp on his phone due to the added bulk. An additional consideration is the orientation of the clamp — we found it difficult to center our phone without hitting the power or volume buttons, and if you have a phone with the squeeze feature you’ll likely need to disable that feature to use this mount. 

Our tester put the SP Bike Bundle on his townie and had little to no issues riding around town at a decent clip and smashing through potholes, culverts, and rough roads. For that application, the SP Connect Universal Clamp offers good value and good functionality at $30, but the entire platform still feels a little unrefined.

The cinch mount doesn’t inspire confidence, the hex bolt adjustment is mildly perplexing, and the added bulk of the universal clamp offers less-than-ideal ergonomics. Make no mistake, this IS a good mount, but those of you interested in it might be better served waiting for an updated and more refined version to be released.

Roam Universal Premium Bike Phone Mount

• Best for Riders looking for a solid, good value mount with lots of adjustability
• Materials Hard plastic and silicone netting
• Works with Handlebars with a diameter between 0.9 in. and 1.25 in.; any smartphone up to 3.5 in. wide

• Fits a wide range of phones and bikes
• Not the most durable mount for high-impact mountain biking and other rough riding styles

This field-tested mount  ($25) is both lightweight and robust. Its value comes from its impressive versatility. An adjustable clamp should fit snugly on handlebars with a 0.9- to 1.25-inch diameter.

Labeled as “universal for all phones,” this mount can accommodate any smartphone up to 3.5 inches wide. Some smartphone models that are known to fit this mount include the iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, HTC 11, and many more.

Using two points of contact, this mount clamps onto your device using hard plastic side grips with a silicone net that secures all corners of your device tightly to the mount.

Although this mount isn’t the most durable on this list, the hard plastic and silicone net combo holds up well to the demands of road cycling. For mountain bikers spending time on the bumpiest and dirtiest trails, we recommend a slightly hardier mount that can sustain a greater level of abuse.

The display angle of this mount can be easily adjusted. The 360-degree rotation allows you to easily switch your phone from landscape to portrait mode mid-ride. For $25, the  Roam Universal  is a good value option to keep your smartphone still and well-supported throughout your time in the saddle.

GUB Bike Phone Mount

• Best for Riders who spend a lot of time in the elements prioritize durability
• Materials 6061 aluminum alloy
• Works with Any smartphone under 7″ long

• Durable metal construction
• Single-point attachment may not suit handlebars of uncommon diameters

This mount, unlike most smartphone mounts available, is made of 6061 aluminum alloy. Its all-metal construction gives it an obvious advantage over similar products made from silicone and plastic. The  GUB mount  ($20) is straight-up durable.

Because this mount’s width is easily adjustable, it’s compatible with nearly all contemporary smartphones up to 7 inches high, including iPhone and Android models. It attaches to your handlebars at a single point, which can be tightened quickly with an Allen key. This mount fits handlebars of varying diameters, but it may not fit well on handlebars of custom size or unusual shape.

Like other mounts on this list, the  GUB mount  allows for 360-degree rotation and an easily adjustable display angle. Thanks to its all-metal construction, the GUB is likely to last longer than other options, especially in locations where silicone and rubber mounts become dry and brittle in the hot sun. Metal certainly has some benefits, and although this mount is a little heavier than most, the majority of riders won’t notice.

Rokform Sport Series Bike Phone Mount

• Best for Riding on rough terrain, minimizing resistance
• Materials Aluminum body and Velcro strap
• Works with Rokform phone cases or Rokform adaptors

• Well-built and durable
• Low-profile
• Requires Rokform case or adaptor

Thanks to the construction and materials of this mount from Rokform, it will likely be the only one you ever need to buy. Made from CNC-machined, aircraft-grade aluminum, the  Sport Series Mount  ($60) is easy to install and highly secure.

For riders concerned with wind resistance and weight, this mount is super low profile. A twist-lock and backup magnet easily and securely attach your phone to the mount (via a separate Rokform phone case). Even while riding through gravel and roughage, you won’t need to be worried about a potential phone projectile.

Though  this moun t  does require users to purchase a compatible Rokform phone case, we still think it’s a great value. Once your phone is locked in, you won’t have to worry about losing it to the road or trail.

Bike Phone Mount Comparison Chart

Why you should trust us.

Here at Gear Junkie, there are a few things that remain constant through all of our gear evaluations — we’re looking for the very best gear we can find, while still keeping an eye out for the best value we can get. Our staff includes professional gear reviewers, former racers, recreational cyclists, bike commuters, and everyone in between — people who care about fit, finish, and function.

Our testers spend their time carefully evaluating new products so that you don’t have to, which translates to more time in the saddle for you. We strive to create thorough, comprehensive, and helpful reviews to help you find the best gear for your individual needs. 

This guide is curated, tested, and written by Paul Mandell. Paul has 2 decades of experience in the saddle as an itinerant racer and recreational rider. He completed his graduate studies in exercise science and studied the critical power model for cycling, meaning that he’s no stranger to testing, training, and racing bikes. 

Lately, Paul has been enjoying a return to the “Gotta get up to get down” mentality while in the saddle, and getting back to his roots by ripping around on a steel hardtail, sporting a big, toothy grin and a twinkle in his eye. Tools don’t make the carpenter, after all.

How We Tested Bike Phone Mounts

We started this review by thoroughly researching offerings in the world of handlebar phone mounts and ordering a selection from the standout performances. Then, we established a few criteria to help us evaluate the mounts we selected: 

• Simplicity : Is the mount easy to set up and operate, or do we need a master’s in engineering to use it? Mounts that scored high in this metric offered easy, intuitive setups, and a streamlined design.
• Functionality : We looked at how well the mounts worked, namely, does the mount do what the company advertises? Were there any hiccups with how and where the mount engages or disengages? Are there any particularly annoying quirks that would dissuade us from using the mount? Did the design team think things through?
• Ease of Use : There is some overlap with simplicity here, but it’s important to note that not all simple things are easy to use, like in the case of the Quadlock, which is a simple design that isn’t always easy to use. We evaluated the mounts on how easy it was to install on the bike, and subsequently how easy it was to attach the mount to the phone.
• Security & Peace of Mind:  This one is fairly self-explanatory. We evaluated mounts on how secure they were, and consequently how much peace of mind they offer when it comes to keeping your phone safe and secure. Mounts with a mechanical engagement tended to score higher in this category, like the Peak Designs mount, which features both MagSafe and mechanical engagement to keep your phone secure. Additionally, drop protection on the included cases also carried weight in this category.

Buyers Guide: How to Choose a Bike Phone Mount

As you search for the perfect bike phone mount, consider your specific needs as a cyclist and choose the product that best meets them. It may be a good idea to go for a few rides and think carefully about how you plan to use your bike phone mount.

Do you often ride on rough terrain? Do you often ride in wet or muddy conditions? And do you want to be able to change the angle of your phone’s display as you ride? Asking yourself these kinds of questions allows you to narrow your options and choose a mount that can elevate your experience as a rider.

Every bike mount is slightly different, and there are lots of variations to consider. Some of the key characteristics that differentiate one mount from the next include handlebar diameter, mounting method, smartphone compatibility, durability, design, ease of phone detachment, water resistance, and rough terrain capability.

Handlebar Diameter

Before you purchase, it’s wise to measure the diameter of your handlebars. Choose the specific part of the bar where you plan to install your mount and compare your measurement with the specs of the mount you’re considering.

Most road and mountain bikes have handlebars with diameters between 0.9 inches and 1.25 inches.

Mounting Method

Different bike phone mounts utilize different mounting methods. Some, like the  Nite Ize Wraptor Rotating Smartphone Bar Mount , attach to your handlebars with a strap that works just like a belt. Holes in the strap offer various options for various handlebar diameters.

Other mounts, like offerings from  Roam , mount with a single attachment point and can be tightened with an Allen key.

When selecting the best mount for you, remember that some mounting methods are more robust than others. If you ride often on bumpy terrain, look for a mount that prioritizes stable and strong mounting in its design.

Smartphone Capability

Measure your smartphone before purchasing a mount. Make sure that the mount you’re considering is compatible with the make, model, and size of your phone. Most modern phones are less than 7 inches high and less than 3.5 inches wide.

Some mounting systems, like the  Rokform Universal mount , can be used with any phone as long as the phone is fitted with the proper adaptor. Adaptors are usually manufactured by the same company that makes the corresponding mount, and they’re often sold separately.

If you spend a lot of time riding on rough trails and through wet and windy weather, you’ll want to purchase a mount that is built with durability in mind. Plastic and silicone may not be as durable as similarly priced mounts that are made of metal, like the  GUB Bike Phone Mount .

The design of your phone mount determines how it looks on your bike and how much wind drag it adds to your overall rig. Mounts like the Nite Ize are sleek-looking and, as a bonus, they are designed to minimize resistance. Low-profile designs also tend to shake less while riding over bumps and at high speeds.

Ease of Phone Attachment

Depending on the mount you purchase, it can be easy or difficult to attach or detach your phone to or from the mount. Mounts that utilize an adapter system offer a super-quick way to pop your phone in and out of your mount if you want to stop and take a quick photo during your ride.

Water Resistance

A bike phone mount’s water-resistance capabilities should be a consideration for riders who plan to spend a lot of time riding through wet, rainy, or muddy conditions. Many times, the addition of a waterproof case can solve this problem. If this is the option you choose, look for a mount that will still be compatible with your phone while the case is on.

Rough Terrain Capability

If you’ll be primarily riding off-road with your phone bike mount, be sure to purchase a product that will hold up to the kind of vibration your riding style regularly creates. The  Peak Design Out Front Bike Phone Mount  combines mechanical and magnetic attachment, which offers great stability and security while riding hard on rough terrain.

A bike phone mount allows a cyclist to view and engage with their smartphone’s display while actively riding. These mounts typically attach to your handlebars and allow your smartphone to function as a mini-dashboard display.

Not every cyclist prefers to have access to their smartphone while riding. For those who do though, a bike phone mount is a great solution. For mid-ride control of music streaming, navigation, and progress-tracking apps, the smartphone bike mount is the way to go.

Different mounts are better for different riders depending on their features. We recommend all of the bike phone mounts on this list, including the  Roam Universal , which is a solid overall option.

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Austin Beck-Doss is a Staff Writer at GearJunkie. Austin has been writing about climbing, hiking, and snowsports for 6+ years. Prior to that, Austin worked as a rock climbing and wilderness guide.

Paul Mandell is a climber, cyclist, skier, and well-rounded mountain athlete. He hails from Bishop California, where he helps the remarkably fit townsfolk get even fitter through his strength coaching program. Paul is a big, hard-charging fella who routinely destroys his gear, so his assessments are solid, especially when evaluating aspects like durability and build quality. When he’s not running around in the mountains, Paul can be found tinkering with his bike and feeding feral cats.

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TREK FX Review

Category: Hybrid Bikes

Trek dub the FX and FX Sport ranges as their ‘anywhere, anytime fitness bike’ as opposed to just being a commuting bike with a performance edge. Flat bars and a more relaxed, upright geometry point to its urban riding purpose but it would not look out of place on more characterful bike paths and longer, more varied rides.

As the name-change suggests, there is a dividing point in the range with the FX 1, FX 2 Disc, and FX 3 Disc more on the commuting side of the equation looking at their spec sheet. Even then, the difference between them is vast enough to make it worth serious consideration which is best for your needs.

At the top-end, however, those with the FX Sport moniker throw in Shimano’s mid-range road groupsets and a carbon frame. The subsequent range of gears, smooth shifting, and compliant ride is deserving of something sportier than just the commute. Performance levels are right at the top of what you would expect from a flat-barred bike; a mid-point for riders using two wheels for more than commuting but not yet ready for, or requiring, a fully-fledged road bike.

Starting with the entry-level FX range, the FX 1, FX 2 Disc and FX 3 Disc are all built around an Alpha Gold Aluminum frame. Alpha Aluminum is Trek’s innovative aluminum lay-up, which has been built to offer more compliance without reducing the stiffness-to-weight and affordability favored in alloy frames. Alpha Gold sits between Alpha Silver and Alpha Platinum, with the end result supposed to reduce fatigue over longer distances. Sleek welding keeps looks sharp too, particularly as all frames in the range boast internal cable routing.

The choice of forks varies as you climb the range though, with steel on the FX 1, alloy on the FX 2, and carbon thereafter, including the FX 3. If your target is predominantly commuting, carbon is unnecessary and the durability of the other two should take precedence. Carbon, however, improves the compliance through the front of the bike and serves up sharp handling and lightweight too.

On the FX Sport models, that carbon fork is paired with an Alpha Aluminum frame on the FX Sport 4 and an OCLV carbon frame on the FX Sport Carbon 4, FX Sport 5, and FX Sport 6. OCLV is Trek’s patented carbon lay-up process, which looks to improve the durability of its carbon frames. Other tech passed down from higher-end models includes the IsoSpeed decoupler. 

By allowing the seat tube to flex independently of the top tube, road buzz is smoothed significantly, without impacting on the bike’s rigidity and pedaling efficiency. Road racing legend Fabian Cancellara used IsoSpeed-equipped bikes to tackle the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, so it should ramp comfort up to noticeable levels on anything the FX Sport is likely to tackle.

All frames in the range are DuoTrap compatible, allowing wireless integration with your bike computer or smartphone from a sensor in the chainstay. Trek have also looked to save time and maintenance with the 3S chain keeper. It is a very small touch, but a further testament to Trek’s attention to detail.

The groupsets clearly highlight the expected usage of each model, with the FX 1, FX 2, and FX 3 all wearing components from Shimano’s entry-level urban ranges. Shimano Altus, Shimano Tourney, and Shimano Acera are combined, with the FX 1 and FX 2 featuring triple cranksets for more gear options. The FX 1 uses rim brakes – though a disc version is available – and other bikes in the series come with hydraulic discs.

Step up to the FX Sport range, however, and the components step up too. Both the FX Sport 4 and FX Sport 5 wear Shimano Tiagra and the FX Sport 6 features Shimano 105. The exception to the rule is the FX Sport Carbon 4, with Shimano’s gravel-specific GRX group to highlight its off-road capability. It further reiterates Trek’s claim of an ‘anywhere, anytime’ bike.

Looking in more detail at the road groups, meanwhile, Shimano Tiagra has stepped up from its previous mark as a ‘slightly-better-than-entry-level’ group in the Shimano hierarchy. Both Tiagra and 105, much like Trek’s framesets, have profited from trickle-down technology and both offer superb value for money. That said, to get the most out of Shimano 105, its smooth shifting and range of gears, you want to be taking the Trek FX far beyond just the bike paths. Value for money is relative.

Buying Trek means Bontrager finishing kit, from the in-house component arm of the American giants. Bontrager wheels are standard fare across the Trek range and it is no different with the FX or the FX Sport. Three different wheelsets are used throughout the range. On the FX 1 and FX 2, it is Bontrager Connection hoops, on the FX 3, FX Sport 4 and FX Sport Carbon 4 you get Bontrager Tubeless Ready Disc wheels and on the FX Sport 5 and FX Sport 6 the Bontrager Affinity Discs.

It is standard fare, from the entry-level end of Bontrager’s vast range, and whether you feel the need to upgrade will center on your riding intentions. For the FX 1 and FX 2, the wheels are basic at best but you do get Bontrager’s H2 reflective hybrid tires with them. They include reflective sidewalls and are built to blend durability, smooth rolling, and grip.

Again, the Tubeless Ready Disc wheels are the basic version of a range which stretches as high as the elite-level Aeolus hoops. The FX 3 uses H2 Hard-Case Lite rubber, while the FX Sport 4 and FX Sport Carbon 4 use R1 Hard-Case Lite. As indicated by the name, the H2 is built with hybrid bikes in mind, while the R1 is more aimed at road riding. Both feature Hard-Case puncture protection for durability, however.

Finally, the FX Sport 5 and FX Sport 6 step things up a little, with the Bontrager Affinity Disc-Ready wheels and R1 and R2 Hard-Case Lite tires respectively. As with all bikes, however, upgrading the rolling stock will make a big difference to your ride. The FX Sport 5 and FX Sport 6 are built for more dedicated road riding, so if you can afford to shop higher up the Bontrager range it will add an extra level to your riding. Out of the box, the supplied rolling stock will do the job though – but nothing special.

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