does anyone think this can be used to be mounted on a mountain bike handlebars to hold the phone?
998316
I don't think these phones are designed for the kind of vibration put out by direct mounting to a bike, especially a mountain bike. Even if this holder will hold the phone on, I wouldn't want to put my phone through that kind of punishment.
998317
I have not used it on a mountain bike, but the holding mechanism is springloaded, so a good bump or spill and the phone might go flying. I would try to attach a safety tether on the phone."Just in case"
998318
NO! Definitely not sturdy enough for that. Great for a tripod but not for action shots.
998319
Agree with Brad B, a tether is a safe backup - the spring tension is not very strong for bumps and jostling. Along with a tether, you may try using a Velcro strap (commonly used with computer wires) wrapped around the "holding arms" to hold them firmly closed around the phone?
163059
It might hold as a temporary mount on the bike for smooth riding footage. If you're riding rough terrain, I might recommend the handlebar mount.
2266312
Yes. The handlebar holder is detatchable and can be attached in whatever way helps hold the bike in the position you need.
1028701
I don't believe so, the base is so wide it wouldn't fit well on the handle bar for a horizontal mount and I think your body would be in the way of seeing behind you.
1924238
To me this seems like something you would mount on the handle bar. Otherwise, duct tape works wonders. :)
1572074
Actually it will (the exact phone that I use it for); its a bit of a snug fit but I prefer it that way so that there is no movement and it makes using the screen through the plastic better because its snug inside. I have used this on my mountain bike as well and bought a second one it worked so well.
846640
Yes. The mount itself can be placed on the handlebars. It can also be placed, for example, on the stem. If you were asking about the phone itself, it can attached to the mount in both portrait and landscape modes.
1537619
The mount would hold but the bottle cage might not hold onto the bottle on hard bumps. I have this issue with bottles mounted to the front of the handlebars. Hard jolts knock the bottle out.
82922
Possibly, but the main true way to mount this thing is to drill holes and screw down the arm base. You might be able to get around that with either zip ties or industrial strength Velcro.
1671100
This is pretty much a bike specific device. While you could use it for other purposes, I think it would be a forced application.
371320
I am thinking No. The mount is about 3"wide and mounts with Velcro strips. It could be mounted on a bicycle but would not be secure.
2105842
I have not used this mount while mountain biking - hopefully other folks will be able to help.
344784
It's pretty big to be attached to handlebars, but I'm thinking if you really wanted to it would be possible.
337628
i used it for my road bike drill a hole therw the handle bars n use a metric bolt n i hook it up to TM 26 nitecore light n my iphone holder.
142530
The mount for the handlebar took a minute or two to mount. There is a plastic case that snaps on the phone and that fits in the case and that case snaps into the mount and there is a screw that locks it in. That's another minute or two.
976170
I wouldn't be able to use mine to hold a phone, Galaxy S2, because I have tools in it. If I took some tools out could it hold the phone, probably. Would I use it to hold an expensive item like a smart phone, no. Notice the picture of the phone in the holster that's where you'd have to put your phone.
1057821
I am going to say no. My phone is not as tall, and the Velcro would not close. Also, my phone is 2-1/2 wide and it was tight! This is more for older smaller phones, or small mp3 players. Also you can not really access the phone if it would fit because it is covered up. So may as well get a regular bag, or handle bar mount if you want to control some functions on the phone.