I’d been searching for a secure and easy-to-use smartphone holder to mount to my bike for ages, checking out phone holders on bikes when on rides. I hadn’t noticed anything that appeared very secure, until a fellow cyclist from my weekly riding group showed off a Delta smartphone holder on her e-bike.
Delta Cycle has produced a full range of cycling products for over three decades, and offers bike accessories (and e-bikes) both online and through retailers. Their dedicated design and engineering teams work to develop quality and functional products.
Once installed, Delta’s smartphone holder becomes your own personal bike dashboard.
It fits all devices with a case up to 17cm x 7.6cm x 12.7 cm (6.7” x 3” x 5”), mounts securely via a weatherproof bungee and rubber insert system, and uses a patented cam lock for extra security when cycling on gravel and mountain bike trails.
There’s also a built-in sound boost feature to amplify your phone’s sound when on the go.
[Two rubber shims – one shown directly above screw – are included in the box for a secure fit]
The holder’s sliding system allows for easy in/out while on the go, and mounts to handlebar diameters up to 31.8 mm (1 3/8”).
[What’s in the box]
Included in the box are handlebar and stem cap mounts for positioning the smart phone where desired. The holder can be mounted either directly on the handlebar or via removing the bike’s stem cap and connecting the included stem mount and short bolt. Both methods allow you to adjust the angle before fully tightening the mount.
A Word of Caution
The directions are unclear for installing the smartphone holder onto the handlebar. There is no mention made regarding the need to align the grooved rounded portion of the holder to the clamp bolt. This is key to a proper, secure fit.
We wish that the instructions would clearly state this (an easy fix for future product runs).
Delta’s smartphone holder weighs in at 65g (0.14 lbs.) and is available online at Delta Cycle, in cycling shops throughout the US, in Canada at Amazon.ca, and in Vancouver at West Point Cycles. CAD $49.99/USD $36.99
Non-watermarked image courtesy of Delta Cycle.
