I'm in the market for a phone mount for my C-line S6L. I don't want to purchase a proprietary mounting mechanism which will likely pose problems when I change my phone (new case, model availability).
I found this simple mount from Decathlon (link) which mounts to the handlebar. Unfortunately the S handlebar is tapered and forces me to mount the phone very close to the gear shifters.
In my search for an adapter that allows for center mounting, I found this on Etsy & OCH Parts (OCH link). From the photos, it looks like a 3d printed part. I have a 3d printer at home. I'm worried about the durability of the part given road vibrations and potholes + about 400gm of suspended weight (mount + phone with case).
Can some throw some light on this? Maybe suggest a better mount? (No proprietary Quad lock type mount which need a case / sticking a adapter to existing case. I want to use my phone with a wireless charger.)
by strawmunkey
2 Comments
The Decathlon mount is $15 in my country. The OCH/Etsy center mount adapter would be $20 + Shipping + 42% customs.
There’s no way I’d trust an expensive phone to a 3D-printed part. I mean I wouldn’t mount a phone anyway because the vibration likely wrecks the lens focus mechanism.