RAM Mounting Systems RAP-274-1-AP6U EZ ON/OFF Handlebar Mount for Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS

by RAM

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 1.5 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002PEPA86
• Item model number: RAP-274-1-AP6U
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Product Description

The RAM high strength composite EZ-ON/OFF™ handlebar base for the Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS. Includes common zip ties to attach to a variety of handlebar diameters. Manufactured in the USA and comes with a Lifetime Warranty.

Customer Reviews

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, no problems, November 14, 2009

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Remy Evard (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RAM Mounting Systems RAP-274-1-AP6U EZ ON/OFF Handlebar Mount for Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS (Electronics)

I bought this on Amazon earlier this year. I use it to hold my 3GS on my road bike. It's worked great for 500+ miles over roads with the occasional major bump. I've had no problems at all - not with the iPhone detaching, not with mounting it to the bike - it's working perfectly. A few seconds ago I ordered a second one of these for my other bike.

A few notes, to put this into context for others:

There is a little clip on the top that is the mechanism that fully secures your iPhone into the holster. If you don't push your iPhone firmly when you insert it in the holster, it's sometimes possible for that clip to catch partially on the SIM card slot on the top of the iPhone. If you're not paying attention, you may think it's clipped in correctly, but it's not. This happened to me once... once I realized this, I just give the phone an extra press when I clip it in, and it's fine. This isn't a serious issue, just something to be aware of.

I've had no problems at all with the iPhone coming unclipped. I've ridden through nasty potholes, over tree roots, and manhole lid covers that have flatted my tires, but my phone hasn't budged.

I've found that it's possible to use Google Maps, iMapMyRide and other GPS/workout apps, texting, and the iPod with the phone on the handlebars. I've been on concalls using headphones. It works fine, as long as you can overcome the wind noise in the microphone. Obviously, don't do any of this stuff in traffic... but if it's safe for you to do, the mount works fine to enable the iPhone to be used this way.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Biking with iPhone, May 17, 2009

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Kevin Kinneavy (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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The iPhone bike mount works great! The clip portion twists off so that you don't have to leave it attached to the bike at all times (just the small mount stays on the bike). You can use the clip either horizontally or vertically, and it holds the iPhone firmly. Doesn't work with a skin or case on the phone.

My only complaint is that the mount is attached to the bike with plastic ties, and that doesn't hold it in place quite firmly enough for my taste. When you twist the clip on and off, it twists the mount a bit too. But it seems to work fine.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, very pleased, July 6, 2009

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Robert Bartel (Columbia, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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I use my iPhone as a iPod when riding, and didn't like riding with the armband I use at the gym. I was a little apprehensive when I ordered this, but it was cheap enough I thought it was worth the risk. I'm quite pleased I did. It holds my iPhone at a easy angle to see and control, and holds it securely. The only negative that I have found, is that the phone is heavy enough and the lever arm long enough that it will rotate around the handlebar when the trail gets rough and bouncy. I recommend it, though, if you want a way to get the iPhone off your armband or other awkward, uncomfortable and/or inaccessible place you carry it.