Bike mounts and Smartphone Cases

As we have mentioned, this is possible, but it is important to be aware that smartphones are more fragile than abike computer, which is specifically designed to be used on your cycling routes.

A good holder on your handlebars can make all the difference and minimise damage to your smartphone. If the holder includes a suitable transparent case, so much the better.

If you carry your smartphone in your pocket, a good case is essential and even better if it is waterproof, to protect it against the rain, humidity and sweat.

Basically, to keep your smartphone safe, when used as analternative to a specific cycling product, such as, the Garmin Edge 1040 GPS.

There are many cycling Apps for use with your smartphone and for different operating systems: Android, iOS (Iphone), WindowsPhone, which allow you to follow routes you have never tried before.

Once the phone is secured in the holder, you have the necessary data at your fingertips for use as a navigator or simply to monitor the results of your activity such as the current speed, average speed, kilometres travelled, time of the activity and much more.

If you add the appropriate sensors, which should be compatible with the wireless systems of your smartphone (Bluetooth and Ant+), you can monitor and record additional relevant data such as heartrate.

A good smartphone holder can also offer a certain amount of protection from the sun, rain, perspiration, vibrations, etc.

The phone holder you choose will largely depend on your cycling discipline. A quiet urban bike ride is not the same as an extreme mountain bike route.

The type of mounting system should be compatible with your bike, unless you choose a model with a universal mount. A strong handlebar mount will ensure the device does not vibrate excessively.

Logically, the size of the holder, the mounting system and the adjustment possibilities will have to be taken into account, to ensure they are compatible with the proportions of the smartphone,

It is also important to check the materials the holder is made of to ensure maximum durability in the event of possible impact.

A key factor to consider is the waterproofing capacity of the phone holder.

Another useful feature is a holder with 360 degree rotation, so that your phone can be placed in the best possible position at any given moment.

The priceis a determining factor, especially as this is a product to help you save on buying a bike computer or GPS. Rather than going for the cheapest model, ensure you look for one with a good balance between its features and its cost.

At our Mammoth shops and here, at our online store, you can find the best phone holders and cases available, for all types of cycling.

If you arelooking for a mobile phone holder or case, our staff will be glad to advise you and offer the most suitable options for your bike.

As always, we have the best offersandprices on the market in our category, with significant discounts on certain models and clearanceproducts, as well as at certain times of the season.