Which phone mount should you choose for your bike?
Which bike phone mount should you choose? It all depends on your handlebar type and riding style. In the city or on a trail, a strap mount on the handlebars suits the vast majority of cyclists. On a road bike with drop bars, the stem mount places the screen in your direct line of sight without hindering your position. For an e-bike or cargo bike with an already loaded handlebar, a screw mount on the stem frees up space.
- Straight handlebars (city, MTB, scooter): the strap mount is the quickest to install and remove.
- Road bars or crowded handlebar: the stem mount frees up your grip and places the screen in your direct line of sight.
- MTB downhill or committed gravel: choose the screw-mounted version, which doesn't rely on any strap that could loosen.
- The waterproof Sleeve protects the screen in the rain and remains perfectly tactile, even with gloves on.
- The adhesive metal plate (9.95 €) sticks to your phone's hard shell and lets you use mounts without the Sleeve.
Which mount for which riding style?
The right mount depends first and foremost on your bike type and the space available on your cockpit. This table sums up the recommended solutions based on your use, with a link to the detailed guide for each riding style.
| Riding style | Recommended mount | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| City and bike commuting | Handlebar, strap mount | View handlebar mount |
| MTB | Handlebar screw mount (technical terrain) | MTB guide |
| Road bike | Stem mount (drop bars) | Road bike guide |
| E-bike | Handlebar or stem mount depending on cockpit | E-bike guide |
| Electric scooter | Handlebar, strap or screw mount | Scooter guide |
| Cargo bike | Handlebar screw mount or stem mount | Handlebar or stem? |
Handlebar or stem: which mount to choose?
The strap handlebar mount: quick and versatile
The bike phone mount with strap (29.95 €) installs in seconds on handlebars from 22 to 32 mm. The Sleeve rotates between portrait and landscape without tools, with a quarter turn. Handlebar strap and stem elastics: all hardware is included in the box.
It's the ideal solution for urban cyclists and bike commuters. The waterproof Sleeve protects against rain and stays tactile so you can check your GPS without removing your gloves.
The screw mount: when mounting security comes first
The bike phone mount PRO (39.95 €) screws directly onto the handlebar. The included adapter covers diameters from 22 to 32 mm. It's the logical choice for MTB and committed rides: the mount doesn't rely on any strap that could loosen on technical sections. The waterproof Sleeve includes a camera window, handy for keeping Strava or Komoot running while you ride.
The stem mount: for road bars and crowded handlebars
The stem mount (39.95 €) screws into the stem cap hole, using the included Allen wrench. It positions the screen right in front of the stem, in your direct line of sight. It's the recommended solution for road bars and handlebars already occupied by computer displays, lights or accessories. Check out the handlebar or stem guide to compare the two mounts in detail.
- Straight handlebar and daily use: the strap mount is enough.
- MTB, gravel or rough terrain: choose the screw-mounted model.
- Road bars or crowded handlebar: go for the stem mount.
- In any case, the waterproof Sleeve protects the screen and stays tactile in the rain.
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View bike mountsHow to adapt the mount to your phone?
All phone formats accepted
The Sleeve accepts phones in even the most imposing formats: iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and equivalents. The elastic opening keeps the device in place, with or without a thin case. Portrait or landscape orientation is adjusted without tools, at any time during your ride.
If you're riding with gloves, the Sleeve's tactile surface responds without difficulty. You can check your route or adjust the volume without taking your hands off the handlebars.
With a thick case or battery case
Most thickened cases, including battery cases, fit in the standard Sleeve. If your battery case is too bulky, the adhesive metal plate (9.95 €) is a simple alternative. It sticks to the back of your phone's hard, smooth case. You then place your phone directly on the mount, without using the Sleeve every time.
The right mount is chosen first based on your handlebar, not your phone.
To go further
Each riding style has its own specific constraints. These detailed guides help you refine your choice based on your bike type and riding style.
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