RAM EZ-ON / OFF BICYCLE HANDLEBAR MOUNT for the APPLE iPHONE 3G
Posted by Notcot on Apr 11, 2010 in Handhelds & PDAs |
Product Description
Handlebar mount and bespoke holder for the APPLE iPHONE 3G.
Includes 2 x cable mounting ties & 2 x moulded bar inserts.
- RAM RAIL / HANDLEBAR EZ-ON MOUNT & HOLDER for iPHONE 3G.
- Swivel Mount includes 12 degree tapered shaft for tapered handlebars.
- Designed for bicycles and NOT recommended for Motorbikes.
RAM EZ-ON / OFF BICYCLE HANDLEBAR MOUNT for the APPLE iPHONE 3G
Fits OK to be stem. Not a perfect fit but very secure. When the phone is attached it is very secure. Removing the phone requires a little knack. You need to rock the case back when twisting it to unlatch it. This wasn’t obvious to me and took a day of frustration before I figured it out. Other than that, its pretty good case. The tabs protect the case front when lying face down. Minus 1 star only because you need to use a zip-lock bag for rain protection.
Rating: 4 / 5
Does exactly what it was meant to. Hold the iPhone in place on a bike.
The phone snaps in and is heald very secure. Having bumped up and down many kerbs this wasnt going anywhere!
Only down side is that this leaves the iphone open to the elements do not use if it is raining, even a little.
You can remove the iphone and the case together with a simple push and turn motion.
Main down side would be that once the fixing bracket is on the bike using the cable ties you would need to replace them if you wanted to move the whole thing to a new bike.
Over all worth getting, works great on google maps as a satnav at a fraction of the cost when used with a 3g iphone.
Rating: 4 / 5
Unlike other phone-holding products available for your bike, RAM’s offering is moulded specifically to the shape of the iPhone. As a result, it feels extremely secure – the phone clips into place and is held there from all sides, so there’s no way it’s going to jump free. Despite using zip-ties to attach the socket to the handlebars rather than a screwing mechanism, it manages to stay in place without sliding around, thanks to the adhesive rubber backing provided. Some damping of road vibration even takes place, thanks to the ball-and-socket style in which the mount itself attaches to its socket, while keeping the mount held securely – you have to rotate it to almost 90 degrees to remove it.
All in all, I’d recommend this, and I say this as someone who tried a competing product and didn’t trust it!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is very simple to fit and works!! I have only used on the road but occasionally it has been on fairly bumpy surfaces. There is a fair bit of vibration when riding but it doesn’t seem to affect function of the phone and it stays well positioned with no chance of becoming detached.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bough this initially for my motorcycle, which has a handlebar similar to a bicycle. It fits great. Very rigid and does cope with the speeds of a motorbike on any type of road (road that is, not dirt track). It also allows you to charge the iphone as the plastic enclosure doesn’t hide the connector.
You install it in 5 minutes and it’s extremely easy and a durable system to attach it to. I use it everyday and whenever I park the bike take it on and off. Had it for over a month now and no signs of premature wear and tear.
My helmet has bluetooth integrated in it so it allows me to see who is calling me. Ideal.
Rating: 5 / 5