The Best Bike Phone Mounts of 2026

The Peak Design Out Front Phone Mount ($70) is a very nice bike phone mount. Peak Design is known for, well, peak design — and that shows with the Out Front Mount. When you factor in the price of the mount, plus an additional $40-60 for the Everyday Case (or $30 for a Universal Adapter), it is far and away the most expensive on the list, but as the saying goes — buy nice or buy twice. 

Bikepackers and gravel riders, in particular, seem to gravitate toward this mount as it offers superior security and ease of use. The bar clamp will fit a variety of bar diameters and styles, so you can use it on whichever bike you prefer. This mount does require a tool to turn the mounting screw (though a thumb screw is included), and users also have the option of running their phones in the landscape orientation with minimal fuss.

The MagSafe case clicks securely into the mount and requires users to physically disengage the mechanical connection between the phone and the mount. This is particularly reassuring when considering theft or particularly jarring hits. Despite this, the mount was still extremely easy to use one-handed, unlike other mounts on this list.

We were confident in this mount’s ability to keep his phone on his bike. As with other mounts on this list, we were skeptical about taking our phone out on a rowdy trail ride. But, of all the mounts on the list, the Out Front mount proved to be the most confidence-inspiring for rough rides. The mount offers solid vibration dampening, while the case sports 6-foot drop protection, which is more than adequate to protect your phone if you do something silly like drop your bike. 

It’s important to note that Peak Design makes cases for most popular phones — iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Pixel are covered, but others may be out of luck. The brand sells a stick-on adapter for non-supported phones, but we think having a dedicated case is the way to go. It seems that the trend with mounts these days is buying completely into whatever ecosystem you are interested in, and the same is true with Peak Design. Unlike other companies, though, PD has a ton of different options available once you have the case and mount. 

The Out Front Mount scored very high in the simplicity and functionality categories and offers superior design, protection, and peace of mind with its case and mount system. If you are looking for the best of the best, don’t mind dropping a little extra change on a solid mount, and want more options than just a bike mount, the Peak Design Out Front Mount and Ecosystem is the one to choose.

Read Review: Squeeze Me, Hold Me Tight: Nite Ize Squeeze Rotating Smartphone Bar Mount Review

Not everybody wants to purchase a proprietary phone case for their phone in order to use a phone mount. The Nite Ize Squeeze Rotating Smartphone Bar Mount ($30) doesn’t force you into using a particular case, and it can hold any phone as long as it fits between the spring-action jaws. I measured the jaws extending from 2 3/8″ to 3 11/16″ at their maximum extension, which means that practically any smartphone, from the smallest on the market to the largest, will fit the Nite Ize, regardless of what kind of case your phone is wearing.

You can use it with a phone that has no case, although with the phone resting and rubbing against the Nite Ize’s bare plastic, I’d recommend some kind of case to protect it from abrasions. Only the jaws have a rubber coating. I’d have liked to see more rubber on the face of the phone mount to protect the phone.

Let’s talk about those spring-action jaws. Many phone mounts use this tried-and-true mounting method. What they don’t have are the Nite Ize Squeeze’s two levers, which give the mount its name. Pinch the two gray levers together to open the jaws, and you can place your phone in the mount or remove it. Then, let go, and the jaws close on the sides of the phone to hold it firmly in place.

When I unboxed the Nite Ize, I’d expected it to be a minimally useful feature, one step above a party trick. After all, I’d used a million similar-looking phone mounts with jaws that didn’t have levers, and they’d worked all right. The levers turned out to be a godsend. The old-fashioned way of prying open the jaws and holding them open with one hand while using the other hand to place the phone in the mount? Clumsy by comparison. If I were simply putting my phone in a phone mount once per day, it’d be no big deal. But on a typical outing, I’m mounting and dismounting my phone from the phone mount 10 or more times per day. The levers remove a small amount of frustration, time, and clumsiness from the act, but it’s an act repeated over and over, so it adds up.

For a plastic, budget phone mount, the Nite Ize Squeeze is surprisingly solid. Once a phone is mounted, there’s no rattling or play in the jaws. Rotating the mount to orient the phone horizontally or vertically is similarly simple. There’s just the right amount of friction to be easy to perform with one hand, yet firm enough not to slip and change the angle while riding.

The biggest issue with the Nite Ize Squeeze is the rubber strap that mounts the device to a bike’s handlebars. Stretchy and adjustable, with several sizing holes like a belt, I’d wager that it would fit any bike. It’s also quick and supremely easy to remove and install again, which is a boon if you have several bikes and don’t want to buy several phone mounts. But I just couldn’t relax while riding. I kept looking down at the handlebars to check that the phone mount was still attached. It never popped loose, but nonetheless, I had trouble entrusting a $1,000 smartphone to, basically, a rubber watch band.

The Quadlock Outfront Bike Mount ($60) is a well-designed unit with some well-thought-out features that allow users in various situations and configurations to mount their phones securely to their handlebars. Out of the box, the Quadlock comes with a variety of adaptors for different handlebar diameters from cruisers to commuters to oversized bars on your gravel or mountain bike.

The mount itself snaps into position, creating a very secure mount once your phone is situated, but it can be a bit of a bear to orient the tabs to fit and lock correctly. Removing your phone is super easy — just depress the tab and twist it off. We mounted the Quadlock on a townie. It held our phone securely over potholes, culverts, and gutters and offered peace of mind that the phone wasn’t about to fly off on even the roughest hits.

You’ll probably want the compatible Quadlock Case ($45) for the Quadlock mount, but you can also purchase the Universal Adapter ($20) separately, which is what we ended up going with for this test. The sticky adhesive on the universal adaptor is nice, but not as robust as a full case would otherwise be. Regardless, we had a few issues with the setup. We will say — and this is true for other mounts on this list — that it feels like we’re getting pigeonholed by this system. The design is clearly meant to be used with the Quadlock ecosystem. 

Unlike the impressively user-friendly Peak Design mounts, attaching your phone to the Quadlock mount is a bit of a pain and requires learning how to orient things correctly in just the right way. Our tester was never able to mount the phone one-handed, which cost the Quadlock some points in the usability category. That said, once your phone is on there, it’s ready to rock and roll. We had zero worries about losing a phone with this mount. And as we mentioned earlier, removing your phone is super simple and actually kind of fun, so there’s that. There is good design in this area, at least.

At $60 + $20 for the universal mount (or $45 for the case), this thing is fairly spendy compared to other, simpler units, but comparable to others on the list. We like simplicity and functionality at GearJunkie, and the Quadlock Outfront mount only fully checks one of those boxes. A little more refinement to make snapping your phone onto the mount easier will go a long way toward improving the overall usability, but the Quadlock Outfront is still a good, secure mount.

Frame bag phone mounts are great because they serve more than one function. They not only hold your phone but also provide additional storage space and easy access to things like snacks or tools. Of the options we’ve tested, the Lezyne Smart Energy Caddy XL ($40) is the best frame bag model we’ve tried.

While most other styles of phone mounts attach to the handlebars, the Energy Caddy attaches to your top tube. We loved that Lezyne gives users the option to mount it with the straps or directly to braze-ons on the top tube. While many bikes have mounts on the top tube these days, many do not, so we appreciate the flexibility and mounting options. When mounted directly with hardware, the Caddy was rock solid and perfectly stable.

The Energy Caddy’s body is made from semi-rigid EVA foam, which provides structure and supports the bag’s contents. The internal storage compartment provides 0.5 liters of storage, which we found to work well for a couple of snacks and a bike multi-tool. The whole bag opens wide like a clamshell with a waterproof zipper to keep the elements at bay and large zipper pulls that are easy to grab.

The Energy Caddy will fit any smartphone that is 6.5 inches long or shorter. That’s most modern phones, with the exception of some oversized outliers. The phone fits in the lid of the Caddy behind a clear, touch-sensitive cover. We were skeptical at first, but the sensitivity of the cover was impressive, and it didn’t impact our ability to use the screen at all. It worked so well, it was like it wasn’t even there. That said, mounts like this don’t really allow for the use of the phone’s side buttons.

Like the RockBros frame bag, the Lezyne Caddy is somewhat bulky and wide. It’s not the most aerodynamic, and there is the potential that your knee might rub on it occasionally while pedaling. Its top tube-mounted position also isn’t quite as easy to see while riding. It also takes a bit longer to get your phone in and out of the bag compared to other styles of mounts. While the direct top tube mount was the pinnacle of stability, the strap mount was a bit prone to shifting. It wasn’t terrible, but it was comparatively shifty.

Those drawbacks are only minor and easy to overlook if you’re after a super convenient and versatile phone holder like the Lezyne Smart Energy Caddy XL. It holds your phone securely, allows use of the touchscreen, protects it from the elements, and has easy-to-access storage for other items, too. The quality construction and mounting options make it an easy pick for our favorite frame bag phone mount.

When you combine the Peak Design Universal Bar Mount ($50) with the Peak Design Everyday Case ($40-60), you’ve got one of the most user-friendly and versatile bike phone mounts you can buy. The bar mount is truly about as “universal” as they come, with a silicone band that can stretch around almost any handlebar size and shape — and other tubes, too.

Peak Design’s SlimLink mount uses magnets and small clips to line up and secure your phone, and release is as simple as it gets. The caveat is that you need to purchase both the mount and a compatible case, and that makes it one of the most expensive options on our list.

The Universal Bar Mount is all about versatility. The thick silicone band stretches easily around different handlebar tube sizes but can also fit around oddly shaped tubes like stems and aero-shaped bars. We mounted it on a square-ish stem on a gravel bike just as easily as going around the bar.

It can also be mounted to just about any tube-shaped object that it will fit around, so its usefulness isn’t limited to just bike handlebars. The band has quite a bit of stretch and numerous holes, and we found it’s best to get it as tight as you can for stability. The loose end of the band folds back on itself with a small clip to keep it nice and tidy.

The SlimLink mount itself has a machined and anodized body that houses the magnets and clip system. The magnets are fairly strong and they pull the back of the Everyday Case into position over and down onto the clips to engage them for a secure mechanical connection. The mount is covered with a silicone pad, which keeps everything silent, even when riding over bumpy terrain.

To release the phone, simply squeeze the buttons on the side of the mount and pull it off — it’s a one-handed operation. The phone can be mounted in both vertical and horizontal orientations, depending on your needs.

Given that you have to use a Peak Design Everyday Case or adapter to mount your phone to the Universal Bar Mount, it’s a good thing they are attractive. Not only does it contain the SlimLink mount, but the slim case provides 6-foot drop protection and is MagSafe-compatible for use with various accessories and chargers.

The cases come in either Versa Shell nylon canvas or Clarino vegan leather shells in several color options. They currently offer cases for most iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, and Pixel phones. Other phones can add the Universal Adapter to other cases.

One of the best things about the Universal Bar Mount is how easy it is to switch between bikes. It’s fantastic if you’re frequently alternating which bike you ride. Unlike many other models, it’s astoundingly easy to attach and remove your phone from the mount, and it is impressively secure. Peak Design’s ecosystem of compatible mounts and accessories is also well-developed, so you can use the Everyday Case for much more than just a bike mount.

The downside to the Universal Bar Mount is that it bounces slightly and can slip around a bit more over rough surfaces than mounts that clamp the handlebar. Smooth roads and the occasional bumpy section are no issue, but consistently bumpy gravel or rocky singletrack caused ours to move around a bit, no matter how tight we pulled the silicone band. Even then, the case-mount connection always stayed secure. Still, if you’re spending time off-road, we’d suggest going with the more secure Peak Design Out Front Phone Mount mentioned above.

That said, for riding on generally smooth surfaces on any — or all — of the bikes you own, the Peak Design Universal Bar Mount and Everyday Case are a no-brainer if you can stomach the $100 price tag. Just be warned, you’ll likely end up spending even more than that on other Peak Design products if you do.

The Lezyne Smart Grip Phone Mount ($30) isn’t the least expensive option in this guide, but we feel it’s a good value. You could pay a couple bucks less for the Nite Ize Wraptor, but we feel the Smart Grip is a higher quality product. Not only is it well-made and affordable, but this universal model mounts easily to any handlebar, fits any phone, and rotates 360 degrees.

The first thing we noticed about the Smart Grip was its quality construction. The machined aluminum is sturdy, looks classy, and is backed with anti-slip rubber. Lezyne includes two sizes of flexible silicone bands to fit both large and small phones. These industrial-strength silicone straps stretch around the corners of the phone and are easy to swap out if needed.

The handlebar mount is straightforward and easy to use with a thick and durable rubber strap. With six positions, the strap can fit a wide range of handlebar sizes. The mount also rotates a full 360, so you can orient your phone whatever way you choose.

On the bike, the Smart Grip held our phone very securely, and it didn’t bounce or shift on the mount. When tightened adequately, the strap held firm on the handlebar, too, and didn’t require any mid-ride adjustments. That said, we initially didn’t strap it tight enough, and it was prone to shifting on the bar.

The only real issue we have with the Smart Grip, and every other mount that holds the phone this way, is that the rubber straps cover the corners of the screen. This puts them in the way of certain touchscreen functions and can be an annoyance. Other styles of phone mounts don’t have this issue.

Still, the Lezyne Smart Grip holds phones securely and has a quality construction that punches above its price tag. If it’s affordable you want, this is our top recommendation.

The Nite Ize Wraptor ($26) provides a good combination of functionality and affordability. Its universal design fits a huge variety of bars and stems, and its tool-free setup makes swapping between bikes a breeze. The Wraptor is a rubber mount that stretches to accommodate a ton of different phone types by wrapping around the corners of your phone.

Additionally, the Wraptor offers 360 degrees of rotation so that you can orient it according to your preferences. In the simplicity and functionality categories, the NiteIze Wraptor scores high because it offers a no-nonsense setup and works very well with little to no fuss. 

As far as phone security is concerned, the Wraptor is a great choice for commuting around town and road rides with your friends. It also did well when we took it out onto some washboard gravel roads. Our tester was dubious of its capabilities for mountain bike rides. While the Wraptor is likely more than capable of mellow singletrack cruising, it does lack a certain amount of confidence when things start to get rowdy.

Your mileage may vary, but we’d draw the line at easy cross-country and think twice as the difficulties (rocks and technicality) start to ratchet up. It probably goes without saying at this point, but the Wraptor is not a great choice for the enduro and downhill crowd. 

We do have some questions about the long-term durability of the Wraptor — rubber loses its elasticity over time, and we’re curious how this will affect the mount’s security in the coming months and years. Vibration can also do all kinds of weird stuff to your gear, and if you fancy yourself a gravel rider or like to rip off the pavement while you commute around town, you might find things starting to loosen up, namely the single bolt that holds the articulating piece of the mount together.

During our testing, none of these issues arose, but we wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t think about the long term. At the end of the day, however, the Nite Ize Wraptor presents a highly functional, affordable, and truly universal phone handlebar mount that works for a wide range of riders and applications.

For those looking for a product that combines storage with a secure place to mount a smartphone, the ROCKBROS Bike Phone Front Frame Bag ($26) has you covered. For long rides, many cyclists need a place to store essential items like water, energy gels, a pump, a patch kit, or car keys. This bag and mount combination consolidates all of your belongings in one place — and you don’t even have to stop riding to access it.

Any smartphone under 6.5 inches high should be compatible with the ROCKBROS bag. Two soft rubber zipper pulls allow quick entry to the bag’s main compartment. On top of the bag, a TPU film sleeve holds your phone in place and still allows touchscreen access. A handy visor protects the phone from the sun, dirt, and airborne debris while you cruise along at high speeds.

Three Velcro straps that are compatible with most bike frames hold the bag and mount in place. Additional features include reflective piping for increased nighttime safety and ultralight “carbon fiber” material.

For cyclists who are concerned about wind drag, this bag is somewhat bulky and won’t help you shave any time off of your PR. Also, the phone sleeve makes it difficult to access your phone’s side buttons. When the bag is tightened using the straps, it mostly stays in place where it should. However, we found it can occasionally shift side to side, where it may bump into your legs while you are pedaling. This is more of an issue on rough terrain, as we found it to be quite stable on smoother surfaces.

If you’re on a budget and don’t need space for extra gear, the Lezyne Smart Grip is not only more streamlined but also positions your phone in a location that makes it more easily visible while riding. We generally recommend going with one of those unless, of course, you need a little extra cargo space on your bike. Or, if you’re into the frame bag style, the Lezyne Smart Energy Caddy XL costs a few bucks more but has a more refined design and flexible mounting options.

Despite a few minor drawbacks, this bag and phone mount combo from ROCKBROS is a solid choice when you need a little more cargo space. For $26, it’s an affordable way to avoid carrying things in your pockets or wearing a backpack.

SP Connect has built a solid mount with its Universal Clamp Bundle ($30), but there are a few design choices that left us wondering if there isn’t room for refinement. One of the first things we noticed when mounting up this clamp was the glorified zip tie that comes in the box. SP includes this to make it easy for users to clamp this mount to almost any handlebar or stem, but we are highly skeptical about its long-term durability.

We appreciate the tool-free mounting, but this is also where things get weird with the design. Included in the packaging is a small hex wrench. Why? Because to change the orientation of the mount, you need to loosen, adjust, and tighten up two small bolts.

This is further compounded by the clamping mechanism, which is a tool-free dial that clamps down on either side of your phone. SP has created a 50% tool-free system, which, to its credit, works quite well, but we just can’t quite wrap our heads around the execution here.

The Universal Phone Clamp does work well, though, and its easy-on, easy-off mounting is much better than other mounts on this list, like the Quadlock. The clamp itself offers excellent security, but it is large and bulky, and our tester didn’t like leaving the clamp on his phone due to the added bulk.

An additional consideration is the orientation of the clamp — we found it difficult to center our phone without hitting the power or volume buttons, and if you have a phone with the squeeze feature, you’ll likely need to disable that feature to use this mount. 

We put the SP Bike Bundle on his townie and had little to no issues riding around town at a decent clip and smashing through potholes, culverts, and rough roads. For that application, the SP Connect Universal Clamp offers good value and good functionality at $30, but the entire platform still feels a little unrefined.

The cinch mount doesn’t inspire confidence, the hex bolt adjustment is mildly perplexing, and the added bulk of the universal clamp offers less-than-ideal ergonomics. Make no mistake, this is a good mount, but those of you interested in it might be better served waiting for an updated and more refined version to be released, or check out the budget-friendly Nite Ize Wraptor for a more user-friendly option.

The Roam Universal Premium Bike Phone Mount ($18) is both lightweight and fairly robust. Its value comes not only from its very reasonable price, but also from its impressive versatility. The adjustable clamp should fit snugly on handlebars with a 0.9- to 1.25-inch diameter.

Labeled as “universal for all phones,” this mount can accommodate any smartphone up to 3.5 inches wide. Some smartphone models that are known to fit this mount include the iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, HTC 11, and many more.

Using two points of contact, this mount clamps onto your device using hard plastic side grips with a silicone net that secures all corners of your device tightly to the mount.

Although this mount isn’t the most durable on this list, we found the hard plastic and silicone net combo holds up well to the demands of road cycling and commuting. For mountain bikers spending time on the bumpiest and dirtiest trails, we recommend a slightly hardier mount like the Peak Design Out Front that can sustain a greater level of abuse.

The display angle of this mount can be easily adjusted. The 360-degree rotation allows you to easily switch your phone from landscape to portrait mode mid-ride. For $18, the Roam Universal is a good value option to keep your smartphone still and well-supported for rides on smoother surfaces.

This mount, unlike most smartphone mounts available, is made of 6061 aluminum alloy. Its all-metal construction gives it an obvious advantage over similar products made from silicone and plastic. The GUB Mount ($18) is straight-up durable.

Because this mount’s width is easily adjustable, it’s compatible with nearly all contemporary smartphones up to 7 inches in length, including iPhone and Android models. It attaches to your handlebars at a single point, which can be tightened quickly with an Allen key. This mount fits handlebars of varying diameters, but it may not fit well on handlebars of custom size or unusual shape.

Like other mounts on this list, the GUB mount allows for 360-degree rotation and an easily adjustable display angle. Thanks to its all-metal construction, the GUB is likely to last longer than other options, especially in locations where silicone and rubber mounts become dry and brittle in the hot sun. Metal certainly has some benefits, and although this mount is a little heavier than most, the majority of riders won’t notice.

The biggest knock on the GUB mount is that it’s a bit fiddlier to get a phone mounted compared to options like the Peak Design models, for example. That tradeoff also saves you roughly $80, and the GUB is undoubtedly a great value assuming you don’t mind taking a little more time to get set up before you ride.

Thanks to the construction and materials of this mount from Rokform, it will likely be the only one you ever need to buy. Made from CNC-machined, aircraft-grade aluminum, the Universal Bike Phone Mount ($60) is easy to install and highly secure.

For riders concerned with wind resistance and weight, this mount is super low profile. A twist-lock and backup magnet easily and securely attach your phone to the mount (via a separate Rokform phone case). Even while riding through gravel and roughage, we were never worried about a potential phone projectile.

Though this mount does require users to purchase a compatible Rokform phone case ($40-70, depending on the phone model), we still think it’s a solid value. Similar to the Peak Design models, once you’ve got the case, Rokform offers a number of other mounts and accessories for use off the bike. And, although you’re looking at over $100 for the mount and case combo, once your phone is locked in, you won’t have to worry about losing it to the road or trail.

The main reason we like the Peak Design mounts more is that the Rokform cases are a bit chunkier due to the twist-lock bracket on the back. The Peak Design system is a bit more streamlined and less obtrusive in your pocket.