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Why You Should Use An IPhone Bike Mount When Cycling

Post by: Unknown - Thursday, October 25, 2012
By Paul Stead


Finding the best iPhone bike mount will save money in the long-term. This extremely useful accessory gives cycling enthusiasts the ability to carry their smartphone with them whilst they do what they love most, cycling. This smartphone has many uses when it comes to cycling. There are a number of cycling specific apps that provide a wide range of functionality. Some transform the phone into a trusted satellite navigation system, iTunes music player or, as a growing number of cyclists are finding out, as an on-board cycling computer system.

There are a number of highly sophisticated cycling apps available in the iTunes market today. Some have the ability to pinpoint the cyclists exact position, speed, average speed and distance travelled. Others allow the user to plot a route, take pictures and video and upload them to social network sites as well as record and track their cycling activity. People are going to continue to discover new ways to harness the power of technology.

The problem however, has always been how to carry the smartphone on a cycle safely and securely. Carrying the phone in a bag defeats the purpose of having access to all the necessary information when its needed.

Whatever the smartphone is used for, there are two prerequisites and that is the phone needs to be positioned securely and in a place where the user can access the controls. It does not help to carry the phone in a bag or armband where the information cannot be accessed easily or safely.

Some have tried tying the phone to the handlebars using cable ties and other similar DIY methods, like in the armband tied to the bicycle. Depending on the bicycle and the road or off-road conditions, this may or may not work. Usually, the cyclist lands up having to work on a more permanent solution.

The risk of the phone falling out and smashing on the ground is high, if it is not securely attached to the bicycles frame. The best solution is finding a holder that is permanent, strong and secure. A holder that will protect the phone from vibrations as well as hold it securely in place, in a comfortable position where the cyclist can see the screen clearly and operate the controls easily.

Are there any alternatives to buying an iPhone holder? Some people have tried fashioning their own DIY mounts using cable ties and old cases. Unfortunately, these usually end up being temporary solutions, especially for mountain bikers that do most of their cycling off-road. They simply cannot handle the vibrations the road or terrain throws at them. The money saved will quickly be spent replacing the phone if it gets irreparably damaged.

The iPhone bike mount provides a safe way for cyclists to have their smartphone at their fingertips whilst cycling. Because it provides a clear line of sight, cyclists do not have to dig around in their pockets or clumsily try to navigate the phone if its attached to their person with an armband or similar device. With all the technology that is readily available to all cyclists, it makes sense to have their smartphone with them while they enjoy their cycle.




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