bez en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:07:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2206839 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:54:35 +0000 spangelsaregreat 2206839@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Here are some photos of the modded handlebar mount on the stem.</p> <p>I originally used the whole mount just by drilling some holes in it and mounting it with cable ties like this.</p> <p><img src="http://images.fotopic.net/1f0gh9.jpg"></p> <p>However, it does make the phone sit a bit high. So I took the actual mount out of the bracket and fitted it to the MTB like this.</p> <p><img src="http://images.fotopic.net/1f0gha.jpg"></p> <p>and </p> <p><img src="http://images.fotopic.net/1f0ghb.jpg"></p> <p>When fitted it looks like this.</p> <p><img src="http://images.fotopic.net/1f0ghc.jpg"></p> <p>To mod it all you need to do is file a concave shape on the bottom so that it sits on the stem better and then drill slots in the sides for the cable ties.</p> <p>Job done.</p> <p>Regards </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2205261 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:26:39 +0000 spangelsaregreat 2205261@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Will post some pics later of how I have mounted the case on the bike (Going to finally get round to mounting it on the MTB later to day so can show both).</p> <p>Regards </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2205232 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:16:04 +0000 missingfrontallobe 2205232@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ultimate would have to be an Otterbox with a RAM mount. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2204914 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:19:48 +0000 spangelsaregreat 2204914@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>There is actually a bit of in build damping with this case. The case is basically made of material with a plastic connector for the bar mount sewn into it. This allows the case a bit of movement.</p> <p>I have still to fit a mount to my MTB but have used it on my commuter/cross bike. This has included some pretty rough singletrack on the cross bike and the phone has been fine. I would argue that it is probably better protected on the MTB as it has suspension. Unless you bottom out your suspension alot then it should be okay.</p> <p>Regards </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2202543 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:57:24 +0000 strangertothelight 2202543@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>yeah, I did wonder about what the jolts would do to the phone. I guess it might be safest to just not risk it, or just keep the phone in my pocket as I have been until now. I will look into it a bit more and see what I can find. Maybe it will be a little DIY project for my spare moments <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2202251 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:29:48 +0000 markgraylish 2202251@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>My main concern is that it won't really be man enough for mountain biking. Road biking, probably not a problem, but I don't want to go on a trail and it drops off and breaks at the slightest hint of rugged terrain.</blockquote></p> <p>Rather you than me! Looking at all those mounts, none appear to offer any sort of damping from vibration other than the rubber 'grip' wrap around the handlebars. I wouldn't trust that on anything other than billiard table smooth roads.</p> <p>Options 2 &amp; 3 don't appear to be very secure from the photos either...but let me know how you get on with them! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2202192 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:09:23 +0000 spangelsaregreat 2202192@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hmmmm, probably. There isn't anything else I could find that is as good. Worth it based on the value of the phone.</p> <p>Regards </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2201775 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:32:56 +0000 strangertothelight 2201775@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Thanks very much! Would you say that it is worth the £20?<br /> It's a good incentive to not cock-up your landings then I guess <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2201548 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:31:23 +0000 spangelsaregreat 2201548@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hi</p> <p>I have the waterproof one. It is pretty good, it will take the Desire as it is. It is big enough to fit the Desire in with a gel case or an extended battery. The handlebar clamp is okay but I have modded it and cable tied it to my stem.</p> <p>The phone is a bit vunerable but only from a big stack.</p> <p>Regards </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/handlebar-mount-for-htc-opinions-please#post-2201479 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:08:20 +0000 strangertothelight 2201479@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I was looking into geting some sort of secure mount to attach my phone (HTC Desire) to my handlebars, so I can record my cycle routes, use it as an over-the-top speedo, etc. </p> <p>I have come across a couple, and just wanted to see what you all thought. </p> <p>My main concern is that it won't really be man enough for mountain biking. Road biking, probably not a problem, but I don't want to go on a trail and it drops off and breaks at the slightest hint of rugged terrain.</p> <p>Obviously I wouldn't use it for and DH stuff or anything though...</p> <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIKE-MOUNT-WATERPROOF-CASE-HTC-DESIRE-PHONE-/150515392179?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_PDAAccessories_PDAMounts&amp;hash=item230b6a9eb3">waterproof one on ebay</a></p> <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bike-Mount-HTC-Desire-Mobile-Phone-/380307682596?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&amp;hash=item588c1ab524">non-waterproof ebay one</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/htc-desire-bike-mount-bicycle-handlebar-mount-motorbike-mount.html">another one</a></p> <p>Any thoughts?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>