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The best phone holder for bike handlebars can be a game-changer. You can easily check texts, follow GPS navigation, change music or monitor workout data — all without stopping or awkwardly pulling your phone out of your pocket while riding.
But not all bike phone mounts are made equal: the best phone holders for bikes keep that expensive smartphone securely locked in, even on the bumpiest of rides. Read on for the best phone holders for bikes, whether you’re cycling on the road, to work or on the mountain.
What Are the Best Phone Holders for Bikes?
When it comes to choosing the best bike phone mount, the first consideration should be security. Some phone holders sacrifice security for accessibility or use cheap materials. We’ve rounded up a few rock-solid phone holders, but there are a few other things to think about while shopping for the best phone holder for bikes.
Holder Style: Some of the best phone holders for bikes use a handlebar anchor and a dedicated case or an attachment that locks onto the anchor. Others look more like a rubber claw, with a flexible net that wraps around the edges of your smartphone. The former style is often more secure and lets you quickly release the phone, but these do require a piece of hardware on your phone (like a piece stuck to the back of the phone or a dedicated case). The second style usually fits a wider range of smartphones, but these aren’t quite as robust and it can be harder to remove your phone quickly.
Fit: Be sure to order the right size mount for your phone and handlebars. Some mounts are made specifically for certain phone models, and even “universal” mounts can be too small for large phones or too loose on smaller models. Also, be sure to check handlebar diameter compatibility.
Design: The best phone holder for bikes should be low-profile and easy to use. We like being able to release the phone quickly for calls or, say, stopping into a corner store, as well as a streamlined build that doesn’t rattle or create wind drag.
