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Which phone mount for an e-bike?

September 28, 2026·2 min de lecture

On an e-bike, the handlebar is rarely free. The control screen displaying assistance, speed and range already occupies the center of the stem. Yet navigating from your phone while riding remains a concrete need for many e-bike users. Here's how to find the right place for your smartphone.

Key points

The e-bike control screen often occupies the center of the handlebar: you need to find another location for the phone.
Three solutions depending on available space: shift the handlebar, mount on the stem, or combine with the metal plate to stay compact.
GPS navigation drains your phone battery faster: plan ahead with an external battery or USB output if your e-bike has one.

Why does the e-bike phone mount pose a specific problem?

On a regular bike, the center of the handlebar is free. On an e-bike, it rarely is. The control screen is usually screwed at this location. Stacking a phone mount at the same spot creates clutter that gets in the way of riding and harms the readability of both screens.

You need to find an alternative solution. The choice depends on your stem configuration and the space still available on either side of the control screen.

What solutions to mount your phone on an e-bike?

Shift the mount on the handlebar

If your handlebar still has a few centimeters free on one side, the bike phone mount (29,95 €) adapts to this location. It attaches with straps or elastics depending on the anchor point chosen, and all hardware is included in the box. The Sleeve is rotatable landscape or portrait without tools, and remains fully tactile in the rain.

Move to the stem

It's often the cleanest solution on an e-bike. The bike stem phone mount (39,95 €) screws into the stem cap hole, Allen key included. It completely frees up the handlebar and positions the phone in your riding axis, just below your hands. Installation takes less than five minutes.

This is the choice to prioritize whenever the handlebar is occupied by your e-bike control screen. The stem is almost always free, even on well-equipped bikes.

Gain compactness with the Shapeheart metal plate

The adhesive metal plate (9,95 €) sticks to the rigid and smooth shell of your phone. It lets you place and remove the device with one gesture, without manipulating any loops. Its 1.5 mm thickness keeps your setup compact, even when every centimeter counts on an e-bike handlebar.

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Adhesive metal plate Shapeheart stuck on the shell of a phone for a compact magnetic mount on an e-bike handlebar

Phone battery life during navigation: a real issue on e-bikes

E-bike outings often last longer than regular bike rides. Active GPS navigation drains your phone battery much faster than standby. On a long stage, the battery can fail before the end of the route.

Two simple habits to avoid this problem: bring an external battery, or connect your phone to your e-bike's USB output if your model has one. A waterproof Sleeve protects the device while charging, without blocking the touch screen or interrupting navigation.

The stem frees up the center of the handlebar without adding clutter. It's often the best available space on an e-bike.