Arkon IPM127 Bicycle Mount for iPhone (Black)

Product features

• Fits All Bicycles
• Compatible with All iPhone models
• No tools required
• Can be used on Golf carts

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Product description

Arkon's IPM127 Bicycle mount for iPhone conveniently positions your device on bicycle handle bars. This is the perfect accessory to secure your iPhone while you ride. There are no tools required to install the bicycle mount. With the swivel adjustment feature on this mount you can position your device for optimal viewing. This holder can also be used to connect to the roof supports found on golf carts or bars on a baby stroller.

User reviews

  Coolest product ever!, 2009-11-19
I only wish I'd gotten one earlier. I have a Trek and it fit easily on my bike (and I'm usually quite terrible with any sort of installation process). With all the GPS apps now that track routes on the iPhone, this is a must have accessory.

 

  does not fit all bikes, 2009-10-15
try to fit on my specialized allez road bike handlebar but doesn't even come close to getting it around the handlebar waste of money...problaby fits most bikes you would buy from a big box brand k-mart or target but save your money.

 

  iPhone bike mount, 2009-10-06
This is a far superior product than what I found at various biking websites. With the quick processing I would buy from this seller again.

 

  Arkon Bicycle Mount for iPhone, 2009-09-11
An iPhone mount for a bicycle. Would anyone think that this is a good thing? Or even normal?

My question is, why not? Many bicyclists purchase "computers" for their bikes that track distance, speed, maximum and minimums, time and the like using a magnetic piece that hooks to the wheel with a corresponding reader mounted to the fork. But with the GPS features on the iPhone and the right application, you can duplicate this functionality without messy cables. The Arkon bicycle handlebar mount is one way to make that happen.

The unit itself is actually two pieces: The handlebar mount and the iPhone bracket that fits into it. It seems that this would function just as well with one piece, but the iPhone bracket is universal and can work with other Arkon mounts, so I understand the thinking behind this. Install was extremely simple: a single bolt tightens the mount onto your handle. Spacers are included for those with less beefy handlebars.

When I decided to look for an iPhone mount for my bicycle, I found that there are actually quite a few options out there. The Arkon bicycle handlebar mount stands out for a couple reasons.

First, the mount is very sturdy. The entire unit is made of a hardened plastic including where it attaches to the bicycle handlebar. I mention this because many mounts out there mount with a zip tie, which I have found are more likely to slip and even dryrot.

Second, a ball-and-socket makes it possible to view your iPhone at virtually any angle. The ball fits snugly into the plastic socket and can be tightened down with a tightening ring directly below it.

Thirdly, it is specifically made to fit the iPhone (another Arkon model is designed for iPhones with cases) so it's not as bulky as some of the universal-fit units out there.

Finally, the unit just works and adds very little weight (less than an ounce) to your bicycle. I field tested the unit on a combination of smooth and rough roads. The adjustable ball-and-socket tightens down enough that the rough spots will not move your iPhone from your ideal position. Adjusting the mount on the fly is not a problem with the oversized tightening ring. For my tests I adjusted the unit to the point where it held when going over bumps but could be moved to a different angle by hand. Worked perfectly.

Besides using the mount for GPS applications on your iPhone, it also puts your iPhone at the perfect location for controlling your iPhone. Take calls? Maybe, but I didn't. I used my iPod app and was gleefully selecting and skipping songs. For safety purposes, I will mention that having your iPhone available like this can distract you, just like when you're driving your car. Don't ever let me catch you texting on your bike, regardless of how good the Arkon mount is.

When I returned home from riding my bicycle and testing this unit, I proceeded to dismount from my bike and remove the "computer" I already had mounted on my bicycle. With the Arkon mount and my iPhone, I had no need for it anymore. If you're a bicyclist looking for an elegant way to incorporate your iPhone into your ride, you need to consider the Arkon bicycle mount.

 

  Everything that they said it would be, 2009-09-01
I wanted something that was easy to use, easy to install and gave value for the money

 

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