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The VISNFA Bike Phone Mount is designed for cyclists who demand stability and versatility. Made from high-quality materials, it features a secure locking mechanism, 360° rotation for optimal viewing angles, and easy installation, making it the perfect accessory for any bike enthusiast.
J**N
Best phone mount
Second update: I finally broke the mount after almost four years - my bike fell over and hit one of the arms full force (phone not in the mount - it might have survived had the phone been there to support the arm), snapping it off. It still worked well until I broke it, so unless you get a lemon, I'd say you can expect these things to last for years, which is a pretty good deal for the price. I'm ordering a replacement of the same model.Update: After a year and a half, the mount is still working well. The arms don't pop open quite as readily any more (I should see if that's due to debris I can clean out, but I suspect it's at least partly due to the spring losing some force), but otherwise it still works great. The only downside remains the compression lock bolt dial.I use my bicycle as my sole means of personal transportation and ride on both paved and unpaved trails for fun and exercise. A good handlebar mount is a necessity, as I use it for tracking workouts and navigation on longer rides on unfamiliar roads.This is easily the best handlebar phone mount of a half dozen I've had over the last several years. The four corner clamp style securely holds my phone (currently a Samsung Galaxy S8 Active; I previously had an HTC One m7 and an HTC 10 that I used with other mounts; review would hold true for them as well) even on unpaved trails and bumpy deteriorating streets, unlike several other models that failed to hold my phone when I hit potholes, resulting in smashed screens. Phone mounts with side and top clamps have variously blocked buttons, the charge port, and the audio jack, and a couple have had edges that prevent side- or top-swiping on the screen or blocked tapping on virtual buttons close to the edge, while this mount leaves everything on the phone accessible. Silicone web styles have had a tendency to slip off from vibrations riding on very uneven road conditions and obstruct the physical or virtual navigation buttons (Back, Home, Task-switcher/Menu) and top corners of the screen, while this mount is secure and leaves everything accessible, and it is additionally MUCH more durable than silicone webbing, which has always broken within four months of heavy use (strapping the phone on and removing it multiple times a day).The ratcheting dial and quick release make locking the phone in place and removing it easy and intuitive. The dial turns easily and locks the phone with just a few twists. The placement of the release switch means I can hook my thumb over the bottom of the phone, exerting pressure toward the top of the mount, and hit the release with my middle or index finger, causing the locking arms to slide open easily while preventing my phone from falling out of the cradle, as it's still held by one corner until I grip it between my thumb and index/middle finger(s). I might not be explaining the process well, but it is easy, intuitive, and has a low risk of dropping the phone while removing it with one hand (if one wanted to be very careful, one could use two hands, but I honestly don't think it's necessary thanks to the release design). It may be less convenient for left-handed people (the switch is on the right underside of the mount in the default rotation position, so it's easy to hit it and hold the phone with my right hand only when removing it), though the 360 degree rotation should allow one to position the switch on the top-left of the underside and perform a similar maneuver with the left hand, gripping the top of the phone rather than the bottom (with similar options for landscape mounting positions). In all, the lock and release are very good designs.The one downside is that the tool-free design for the compression lock for the ball joint (allowing the 360 degree rotation and free range of motion for angling the screen) requires a lot of force to lock the joint and hold the phone steady for riding on uneven road surfaces. Exerting this much force only with my fingers is possible for me, but not very comfortable, and someone with weaker finger strength may have difficulty locking the joint so that it holds for long periods on uneven road/trail surfaces. Work gloves with a high-friction surface (e.g. suede or a synthetic equivalent) help with both exerting the required force and comfort while doing so, as do full-finger bike gloves (though my work gloves have more padding in the finger tips, which makes them the more comfortable choice). This won't be an issue for people riding mostly on smooth roads/paved trails, as the compression lock doesn't need to be secured as tightly to hold the phone orientation when riding on smoother surfaces.I wholeheartedly recommend this mount over every other style and brand I've tried.
S**E
It's tall, but good bang for your buck
I purchased a VISNFA-PB03-A recently for $13.95, less 10% with a coupon. I took it for a 50 mile ride yesterday and was impressed enough to want to give it a review so that anyone else who's shopping through the reviews can determine whether it's worth their money or not. I've already made one dud phone holder purchase from Amazon so if this one lasts more than a few long rides it was worth it.About me: I'm a beginner rider, not crazy fast, not slow (averaging 14 mph), and I use my phone for everything; BT music/HR monitoring/GPS speed/route mapping so I want it where I can see it all all times. It has to sit stable and the display is always on/open. Phone is a OnePlus 5 with the OP5 carbon fiber lookalike case (6 3/16" x 3 1/16" x 3/8" deep). Anyone who's really serious isn't going to be mounting their phone on their bike.The details:- Dimensionally, the vendor's numbers are off. In its fully "compressed" or retracted state it measures 4.5" x 2.4" across the face. Measuring depth from the phone face to the bottom tip of the tensioning clamp it's 4.0" deep. The numbers are NOT 4.4 x 2.2 x 2.7 as claimed. More on this below.- Conversely to the misrepresented overall dimensions, it weighs less than claimed. Photo shows nearly 3.5 oz, versus claimed 5.1 oz (I used all the bar spacers and the thickest foam phone spacer so in reality it's less than 3.4 oz). As a beginner this makes no difference to me, I just thought I'd mention it.- Material is plastic apart from the metal locking screws/nuts and whilst it could appear flimsy if you're a brute who likes to bend things in directions they're not designed for it feels like it's going to hold up to $12 worth of abuse over several months. It clamps tight and locks in the closed position.- Per the headline, it's tall. Not such a big deal if you're mounting it on the top of some narrow bars on a rec bike but it measures 3" from the face of the phone to the centerline of the bar you mount it to. Despite the height it's remarkably stable, even on a downhill sprint. Photo shows measurement from the back of the phone to the bar. I have mine mounted on the tri bar and I had to rotate it as low as feasible so that my phone doesn't touch my forearm in tuck position. Any wrist flexion would drop my arm onto the face of my phone and my always on display changes when touched so this became quite annoying quite quickly.- The corner grips are large enough to hold the phone well but small enough that my corner selectors aren't obstructed.- The open/close toggle is easy to activate so you can quickly remove the phone for a photo if you're so inclined.Pros:- excellent value for money- stable, light- strong phone clamp, quick releaseCon's:- it's a bit tall, not a big deal if you don't have overhead clearance issues as it's quite stable despite the height- bar diameter option/mounting choice is limited (hence 4 stars for versatility). Perhaps the vendor could consider bar diameter clamp purchase options.
S**M
Excellent!
The mount is absolutely satisfactory and is going strong after 1 month of usage.It holds the phone quite firmly if you secure it properly and is very easy to use.
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