Have any of you found a good mount for our mountain bikes? I saw a few on amazon, but I thought I'd check here first. What I'm looking to do is have AllTrails running infront of me while riding.
I haven't found anything that I really like. I'm using a NiteIze strap by the stem for now, but the 5X with a case is pushing it's stretching capabilities. I was thinking about trying the quadlock but I don't think I will like the extra bulk added by the lock. I've seen that some guys use the Ram X mount on their motorcycles but I'ts kind of bulky It doesn't feel secure enough to me if you aren't riding smoothly. I've just kept it in my car and not on my dualsport/dirtbike or my mountain bike.
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Can anyone recommend a suction cup mount that I can use in the car? It doesn't have to be made specifically for the MyTouch, I just want to be able to see the navigation while i drive instead of constantly looking down at my cup holder.
I'm in the market for one too. I would like to buy it as a christmas gift for my Boss.
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Can anyone recommend a suction cup mount that I can use in the car? It doesn't have to be made specifically for the MyTouch, I just want to be able to see the navigation while i drive instead of constantly looking down at my cup holder.
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i third this!
I am using this one here:
http://www.amazon.com/Holder-T-Mobi..._1_3?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1259151227&sr=8-3
It gets the job done. The suction works just fine, have had no instances of it coming off, and my phone has never come out of the mount. The only thing is, be careful with the ratcheting mechanism... when I first got mine I forced it a bit hard without pressing in the release button, and now it doesn't always stay centered and skips teeth sometimes but still works.
It has an open space in the center of the bottom so you can still connect power/audio. It holds the phone well, has rubbery foam on the side arms to grip the phone. For $10 its worth it, IMHO.
Head over to your local large electronics retailer (Best Buy, Future Shop, Radio Shacketc) and look in the GPS and IPhone sections. I bet you could also order it through Amazon.
I have seen the same mount under multiple brand names there. It is around $30 in Canada, so figure $20sh in the US. The one I have is called the "Grip-iT" by Scosche. Allows the phone to be held vertically and horizontally, has a longer flexible neck to position it and a really strong suction cup mount. Also comes with an adhesive mount disk if you have to mount it that way (some places don't allow windshield mounts).
I use it mostly in a fullsized pickup with a stiff suspension and have had no problems with it coming loose.
The one I have is this one:
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/344/productID/1593
I would stay away from this one as it is a PITA (at least in my GMC truck, which has fairly standard air vents) to mount:
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/210/sfID2/337/productID/1594
What ever you do don't buy the cheap Bell brand mp3/pda window mount kit. They are usually found in the discount stores like Wal-Mart, K-mart, etc. The clamp swivel is loose, it can't keep the phone up at a pleasant viewing angle. If you hit a good bump the phone shoots out from the poor grip and the clamp closing by the pressure of the spring. Ugh, pure garbage and a great way to get in a car accident.
Off both of what you guys found and use, are they universal?? Meaning as in, can I swap my sapphire with my g1 or other devices. I guess I should just be asking if the width is very adjustable and or can you change the angle from portrait to landscape easily?? Thanks guys. Just doing my research before I ask for one for x-mas
I have been using this one for a few weeks now.. It's actually very sturdy and becuase its made specifically for our phones, it looks sooo much better and very smooth compared to the other universal ones.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170391719566&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
When you order, keep in mind it's coming from china..it took around 3 weeks to receive but well worth the wait.
It's sticks to the windshield like a champ and will not budge unless you use the release tab. Highley recommended for nav pruposes.
stillriza said:
I have been using this one for a few weeks now.. It's actually very sturdy and becuase its made specifically for our phones, it looks sooo much better and very smooth compared to the other universal ones.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170391719566&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
When you order, keep in mind it's coming from china..it took around 3 weeks to receive but well worth the wait.
It's sticks to the windshield like a champ and will not budge unless you use the release tab. Highley recommended for nav pruposes.
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Thanks. That one looks pretty good. Just ordered it.
Awesome find... I just ordered one too. Thanks!
Can anyone suggest a not too expensive car mount that fits the tmo HD2? the windshield kind, not the vent kind.
NOt sure..but this is the best one!
http://www.proclipusa.com/home/home.aspx?afid=42&admkt=670ca577&gclid=CKTHtJipw6QCFUNM5Qod1Wf8iw
I found a perfect mount at compusa that is made for an iphone but works great on my HD2. can send part number if needed.
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I use the Tetrax Xway. It requires a magnet on the back of the case. I initially thought it would be annoying but I positioned it in the very middle of the phone so the phone can spin on it. I can't tell you how much enjoyment being able to spin my phone has been. With a good twirl it can spin for 2 minutes 30 seconds. I really freaked people out when Inception was big as it seemed to never stop spinning like that totem.
But the actual mount attaches to the car's AC vent which is the perfect position. The center console just seems too far away. It can be just to the right of the steering wheel.
An additional benefit is with a neodymium magnet set I got from ThinkGeek I can mount the phone anywhere that's metal. I just take four of the little cylindrical magnets and form a square with them. The phone magnet fits quite well in the divet in the middle of them. I now have a phone mount on the hood of the oven to load recipes while I cook (or watch a movie). It's quite secure, and the magnet won't hurt the phone. Just keep anything with a hard drive away like an iPod.
An interesting possibility would be to buy a cheaper clip on cover from eBay (preferably black) then buy a cheap gps mount. Then glue the case onto the mount. Then you will have an adjustable $10-15 cheap car mount
i wonder if they would make one that fits hd2 that has an otterbox case on it
I had been looking at car mounts for awhile and didn't really like the large generic mounts. While I was in Best Buy last week I saw they had these IQ Mount that works with Iphones etc that was on sale for $8.99. It also comes with 3 universal tabs so I ordered a snap-on hard (back only) case on ebay (I ordered this one that kind of went with the base and wasn't totally black, hopefully reducing the temperature) and put it on the back of this case. The universal tabs allow you to mount it either horizontally or vertically allowing you to rotate your phone by just pulling it out and putting it back in. The case doesn't block any of the buttons and is easy to take on and off since I don't like having to have the extra bulk of a case. The tabs are very small so they could be put on your existing case as well and you'd probably not notice. This mount also gives you the ability to mount it on the windshield with a suction or on the dash with a strong 3m tape. I will try to get some pictures to post on here but I am very happy with they way this turned out.
Hope this helps someone else too.
Sounds pretty neat-o to me. Too bad my miata has some weird ass vents lol. I like the idea of it being suctioned to the windshield, hard to use navigation with it in your pocket.
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Cool! Got any pictures?
I pulled the trigger on this, I'll take some pictures once I receive everything.. Not bad for $15..
where are the pics.... im interested
Excellent solution
Purchased this based on the original recommendation and it works very well in my new toyota sienna. Thanks for the recommendation.
Does anyone know of a good handlebar mount for bicycles or motorcycles? The ones i find on Amazon don't have any reviews, so i was just wondering if anyone has any first hand experience.
I haven't find any reviews on this topic. I used to bave a Samsung S65 bicycle handlebar, but the whole thing was wrong. This didn't meet my expectations. I suggest You a DIY concept, if You have the time and skills to do it.
Nite Ize
Nite Ize HandleBand. You can find it on Amazon (sorry it won't let me post a link)
Thanks for the input guys. I'll have to check out the Handleband. Thanks to the cold lately, I haven't been too rushed to find one, but I'd definitely like to get one set up before spring.
On my old original droid, I had a handlebar mount that was made specifically for it, and it was great. But since then, I haven't seen many phones with a mount made specifically for them.
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Does anyone know of a good handlebar mount for bicycles or motorcycles? The ones i find on Amazon don't have any reviews, so i was just wondering if anyone has any first hand experience.
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I use this one with my HTC EVO 4G LTE and I have the [email protected] coming and will use it as well on my Buell Ulysses.
It is super sturdy, and tons of mount options...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D8VRN0/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Does that have an adjustable height? It doesn't look to be tall enough for the g2
I've been using one of these in my car for over a year now (with a Galaxy Nexus) and it's great. I'd imagine the handlebar mounted holder would work just as well. Currently have an Otterbox Commuter and it fits perfectly with the car mount I got from them.
Slip Grip - LG G2 (Non-Verizon)
Slip Grip - LG G2 (Verizon)
The slip grip looks pretty awesome. I have an incipio case rather than an otter box, but I may get the otter box so I can try that out. Thanks for the link
What I've been using is a universal "Spider Podium" off eBay/amazon for $7. Just a rubberized spider with legs you can bend however you'd like, great as a tablet stand also.
Is the spider podium pretty secure on a road bike? It looks like it would be a good option if it holds tight. Does it not easily slide or roll over on the handle bar?
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Does that have an adjustable height? It doesn't look to be tall enough for the g2
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I haven't received my G2 yet, I have my HTC EVO 4G LTE in it with a Seidio case. The lower arms are spring loaded to keep tension on the claws.
You can go to RAMS website and check all the mounts. I have 3 different mount for my bike. I can carry the Nexus 7 for GPS or my cell or both depending on my needs.
We used these in the military and I trust my equipment in them.
Ok, I have the M8 (obviously) with a defender case. Looking for a nice, easy to use, sturdy mount that would also accommodate my case. I plan on hooking up my MHL cord to it as well. BUT. It needs to be seriously sturdy. I have 2 12" MTX subs being pushed with a jackhammer amp. The last mount I put in my truck (for a GPS) was ANNIHILATED by the base. By that I mean it lasted 2 days of me driving 5 mins down the street twice a day.. any ideas?
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I've had the same car for the last 10 yrs and i use a proclip bracket in it. On it i've mounted many of these mounts from slipgrip for my phones. Used ones for generic tpu-sized cases to seidio active and ballistic/trident cases and they've always held tight. I personally use what they now call the Pro mount since i already have a base, but their ready to go solutions with base and mount might work for you.
I've taken the liberty of navigating all the way to the defender case selection for the m8.
Slipgrip mounts for M8 with defender case
I second Pro Clips. Expensive but they work. I also been running ProClips for over 10 years and it has never failed.
I had been buying the custom half for the phone but finally bought their universal which has a narrow range of adjustment that works good.
I recommend the Kenu Airframe plus. Its super small but it does the job. It is a vent mount clip. I have the original version but I recommend the new plus version since it can fit up to 6 inch phones now, no worry for your otterboxed M8.
http://www.amazon.com/Kenu-Airframe-Car-Mount-Phablets/dp/B00LU5LWQK
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I have 2 12" MTX subs being pushed with a jackhammer amp. The last mount I put in my truck (for a GPS) was ANNIHILATED by the base. By that I mean it lasted 2 days of me driving 5 mins down the street twice a day
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You mean the bass from your setup actually broke the mount?
There probably isn't any perfect mount for all folks and all situations. But I've been very happy with the Mountek CD Slot mount: http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418915871&sr=8-1&keywords=cd+phone+mount
Its a simple concept and inexpensive; and while not particularly fancy looking, is well though-out and sturdy. It holds a wide variety of phones (including our M8) very securely, yet its easy to place and remove the phone quickly. I've had a lot of folks ask me about this mount, when they ride in my car. And my wife liked it so much, she's got one, too.
Its a great solution if you don't use CDs. You will also want to check if the mount is going to block anything that is important to you. And a CD slot near the top of your dash (for easy phone viewing and operation) is best. But I often take mine on trips, and it works on many more rental cars than not.
Just remember that hearing damage is permanent. I know it's wicked cool to drive down the street annoying everyone you're near with your bass, but when you're in your 30's you'll be wishing your ears didn't ring all the time. Trust me.
/old man soapbox