iphone mount for trainer rides

[FastforaSlowGuy]

I'm revamping my Zwift setup and plan to use Airplay to cast my iphone screen to the TV so I don't have to fiddle with the laptop while riding. This works best if I can stick the iphone on my bars with an out-front style mount. It looks like most of the mounts out there (Quadlock, etc.) use a beefy case, and I don't really want to haul that around just so I can use it on the trainer a couple hours a week. I never ride on the road with my phone, so if there was a flimsy magnetic mount, that would just dandy. Any ideas from the crowd?

[kppolich]

stick one of these bad boys on an extra case or your everyday case and call it a day.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bike-Stem-Phone-Stick-Adapter-Holder-Bracket-Mount-For-Garmin-Edge-GPS-Computer/133406266040?epid=25018090994&hash=item1f0fa212b8:g:8qUAAOSwpp5etpMc

there are also 3D printed cases out there on shapeways for your phone and garmin or wahoo mount.

[Veloo]

One of these elastic kind of thingies may suffice.

https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/537687642996624434/

[brucehappy]

Yeah, was going to suggest something similar:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768QFDJQ

if its got to be magnetic, maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/Bike-WizGear-Motorcycle-Phone-Holder/dp/B06XZTJ6KL

Personally, I use the quad lock, though currently with the stem mount. The case is definitely beefy though. But, since I've been mainly at home or on the bike since I put it on a few months ago, it hasn't bothered me much.

[tuxbailey]

I use this one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-MTB-Bike-Bicycle-Handlebar-Mount-Holder-For-Cell-Phone-GPS/223009478321

[mcfarton]

I have a cheap one of amazon from mpow it’s fine. I would suggest getting an Apple TV and run zwift on that. It’s much better. And if you need to save money get a used 4th gen or newer Apple TV off eBay. Probably around 80$


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[unterhausen]

I got one from the bike shop that works pretty well. But I didn't like sweating on my phone. Seems like when the phone is there, sweat is attracted to it.

[CKT88]

I'm revamping my Zwift setup and plan to use Airplay to cast my iphone screen to the TV so I don't have to fiddle with the laptop while riding. This works best if I can stick the iphone on my bars with an out-front style mount. It looks like most of the mounts out there (Quadlock, etc.) use a beefy case, and I don't really want to haul that around just so I can use it on the trainer a couple hours a week. I never ride on the road with my phone, so if there was a flimsy magnetic mount, that would just dandy. Any ideas from the crowd?

Save your bearings and hold your phone...silly name...effective kit:

https://www.backcountry.com/saris-bike-thong-sweat-catcher?skid=SRS1WVD-BLA-ONESIZ&ti=UExQIENhdDpCaWtlIFRyYWluZXJzICYgQWNjZXNzb3JpZXM 6Mjo1OmJjLWJpa2UtdHJhaW5lcnMtYWNjZXNzb3JpZXM=

[mass_biker]

This is what I use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GKT8FBZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Honestly, it would be a little clunky for outdoor riding (what it was designed for - I think) but does the trick for the trainer. I also like how you can alter the orientation (vertical/horizontal) and that you can expand/contract it depending on the size of the phone you are using.

[FastforaSlowGuy]

I have a cheap one of amazon from mpow it’s fine. I would suggest getting an Apple TV and run zwift on that. It’s much better. And if you need to save money get a used 4th gen or newer Apple TV off eBay. Probably around 80$


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That’s the direction I’m thinking. My wife wants to dress up the basement for kid use, so I’ve gotta relocate my bike to my home office. Works for me. I’ve got a low end TV laying around, and plan to wire up the Apple TV to it.


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[IFRider]

Did not want to invest a ton in Quadlock and such, have a NiteIze Wraptor (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078L18FTZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) which works great. Not so much out front, but on the bars. It rotates nicely which is nice as I use it for Netflix and starting my zwift campanion app. More than secure enough and fits a number of phones.

I'm revamping my Zwift setup and plan to use Airplay to cast my iphone screen to the TV so I don't have to fiddle with the laptop while riding. This works best if I can stick the iphone on my bars with an out-front style mount. It looks like most of the mounts out there (Quadlock, etc.) use a beefy case, and I don't really want to haul that around just so I can use it on the trainer a couple hours a week. I never ride on the road with my phone, so if there was a flimsy magnetic mount, that would just dandy. Any ideas from the crowd?

[Wakatel_Luum]

Of the few I have tried I found this one to be the best...

https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/collections/shop-ride/products/out-front-mount

[Veloo]

There are also hacks out there:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kOOsUIf3yA

[commonguy001]

Of the few I have tried I found this one to be the best...

https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/collections/shop-ride/products/out-front-mount

I like this one as well.