Best Bike Phone Holder of 2024
Premium bike mounting and case system
Rokform bike mounts (requires Rokform case or adapter)
Top bike mount
QuadLock Bike Mount (requires QuadLock housing or adapter)
Best budget universal bike holder
Lamicall universal bicycle phone holder
Well-designed bicycle holder from Mous
Mous IntraLock Bike Mount (requires Mous IntraLock housing or adapter)
Bike holder for Peak Design cases
Peak Design Universal Handlebar Mount (requires Peak Design case or adapter)
With summer just around the corner, you may be spending more time on your bike. One way to enhance your ride is to add a bike mount to securely fasten your smartphone to your bike’s handlebars or stem. Check out our current top picks for bike phone mounts.
What is the best phone holder for bicycles?
There are many different bike mounts to choose from, depending on your phone type, budget, and needs. Many of the more affordable options are universal mounts that are designed to fit any smartphone, whether it’s an Android or iPhone. They have a clamping mechanism or even straps to hold your phone in place.
More expensive and arguably better bike phone mounts consist of a mount and a case that’s designed to fit your specific smartphone, with support for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and sometimes Google Pixel phones. That case then snaps or twists onto the mount, locking the mount to the cradle. Alternatively, most companies that offer a case that locks into a mount also sell an adapter that sticks onto the back of your phone or case. The adapter attaches with adhesive, which isn’t quite the same as having the locking mechanism built into the mount itself.
They’re pricey, but I’m personally a fan of Rokform’s rugged cases and bike mounts , which is why they’re at the top of this list. Meanwhile, CNET e-bike and scooter reviewer Joe Kaminsky is a fan of the QuadLock bike mounts , which also require a case or adapter to use. But if you don’t want to spend top dollar on those fancy models, don’t worry, there are plenty of affordable bike phone mounts available.
We tested and rated all the mounts on this list based on ease of installation and use, durability, and how securely they hold your smartphone. I’ve only included handlebar mounts, but some companies also make stem versions of their mounts if that’s your preference. We’ll update this list as new bike mounts come to market.
Best Bike Phone Mounts of 2024
I’ve been using a Rokform bike mount for a few years now. Like QuadLock, you’ll need to use one of Rokform’s cases on your phone (cases are available for various iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models), which feature Rokform’s RokLock twist-lock platform. You can also use a Rokform Universal Adapter for $30.
Rokform makes two cases — Rugged and Crystal — and sells three bike mounts, including the Universal Bike Mount pictured here, along with the Over the Top Bike Mount and V4 Pro Series stem mount. Neither the cases nor the mounts are cheap, but they are pretty sturdy. Rokform is offering a 20% discount to new customers in exchange for an email address. You can mount your phone in either landscape or portrait mode.
The Spigen Life Out Front bike phone holder includes a universal adapter that you stick on the back of your smartphone. You can also just stick it on your case, but make sure that your case is made of a material (smooth plastic for example) that the adapter will stick to well.
Joe Kaminsky, who tests e-bikes and scooters for CNET, calls this his favorite bike mount. It requires a QuadLock enclosure — they are available for various iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models — or a QuadLock universal adapterthat sticks to the back of your phone or phone case. You can mount your phone in landscape or portrait mode.
The Lamicall Bike Phone Holder retails for under $20 (and sometimes under $15). It’s a little larger and bulkier than some of the mounts on this list, but it’s designed to fit most smartphones, even larger ones like the iPhone Pro Max model. The mount’s retractable arm mechanism clamps your phone into the holder, and there’s also a clamp that secures the mount to your handlebars. If you already have a case on your phone and are looking for an affordable mount, this is a solid option, though not exactly sleek. The 360-degree rotation ball lets you flip your phone from portrait to landscape mode.
I’ve included Mous cases as part of my best iPhone cases round-ups for the past few years. The UK-based company also makes a few different IntraLock bike mounts – one that attaches to your handlebars (pictured), one that’s a stem mount, and one that’s a universal mount with an integrated strap – that are compatible with the IntraLock case, which is available for the latest Apple, Samsung, and Google smartphones (Mous also sells a universal IntraLock ‘converter’ that sticks onto the back of each case). The mount combines a magnet with hinged teeth to securely attach your phone to the mount (you can place your phone on the mount in either portrait or landscape mode).
To release your phone from the holder, simply press the two turquoise buttons on either side of the holder. While the case and holder combo can be a bit expensive (you can find some case/holder bundles on Amazon for certain iPhones for a better price), both the case and holder are nicely designed and feel durable. The case is MagSafe compatible and not only has good corner protection, but also very good drop protection.
We love Peak Design’s Everyday case ($50), which is compatible not only with Apple MagSafe accessories, but also with Peak Design’s own ecosystem of locking SlimLink accessories. (The case is available for iPhones, Samsung Galaxy models and Google Pixel smartphones.) Peak’s many accessories include two bike mounts: the Universal bar mount ($50) and the Out Front bike mount V2 ($70).
If you don’t have a Peak Design case, you can also purchase a Peak Design adapter accessory that you can stick on your phone or case.
Budget
Before you do anything else, you should consider how much you want to spend on a bike phone holder. Budget-priced holders are getting better all the time, so you can find a decent phone holder for under $25. But if you’re looking for a higher-end model, you’ll likely have to pay more than $50.
Mounting type
Some mounts clip onto your phone or case with adjustable arms. Others clip into a specific phone case or require a special adapter. Pay close attention to the type of mount, as this will determine whether you need additional accessories to stabilize your phone while riding.
Adjustability
Some mounts can rotate 360 degrees with adjustable arms or bases. Many remain stationary in one position or are limited to portrait and landscape modes. Keep the tilt capabilities of the mount in mind, as this will determine where your phone rests while riding and whether you can easily view it.
Sustainability
Many bike phone mounts offer extra protection if you drop your phone while riding. If you plan on mountain biking on rough terrain, a more durable mount is a desirable feature.
We test bike phone mounts on at least three 20-mile bike rides, basing our evaluation on three key criteria, comparing models of similar style and price. These criteria are: design, functions And value.
- Design:We not only assess how well the bike mount is designed, including its build quality, but also how easily you can put your phone in and take it out of the mount (or put it on or take it off) and how securely your phone sits in the mount.
- Functions: We look at any additional features the holder has. This includes how adjustable the holder is.
- Value:We determine the value after assessing the strength of the holder based on all these criteria and what the holder can offer compared to other models in its price range.
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