cell phone holders

[Freddy F]

Hi all, I was looking at the "highly recommended" RAM X-Grip but having a hard time understanding how it can securely hold your phone when there are no grips along the bottom of the phone, only appears to be at the sides, 2 on each side.
Am I missing something? Any others I should look at? Not interested in cheap stuff or knockoffs. Thanks in advance.

 

[Evoex]

They are OK but i have a few friends who've had phones fall off. i think @anterabae did as well.

My go to is quadlock. The offer a variety of mount options, triple tree, handle bars, ball mount. You can even get them with chargers! Bonus is that they also make them for cars so you could swap around. The downside was you had to buy a case specific to your phone, so if you upgraded often or lost it you had to shell out for another one.

Motorcycle

Shop all Quad Lock® Motorcycle products: a strong and secure way to mount your smartphone onto motorcycles, scooters, Tmax bikes and sports bikes. Buy as part of a kit with a Quad Lock Case, or buy individual mounts separately.

www.quadlockcase.ca

Now they came out with a clamp that works on any device. One of my buddies was rocking this clamp last year and since i just upgraded my device it's what i'll get for this season.

Universal - Universal Adaptors

The Universal Adaptor by Quad Lock® uses 3M™ adhesives to bond to most Smartphones and/or cases to make them compatible with the entire Quad Lock® range. They feature our secure locking mechanism compatible with all twist, lock mounts and can be directly adhered to phones, cases and most flat...

www.quadlockcase.ca

Haven't seen anyone post something negative about quadlock yet, local or on my web travels.

 

[Jayv]

No issues with x-grip, I think I've had mine for10 yrs.

 

[Mad Mike]

Hi all, I was looking at the "highly recommended" RAM X-Grip but having a hard time understanding how it can securely hold your phone when there are no grips along the bottom of the phone, only appears to be at the sides, 2 on each side.
Am I missing something? Any others I should look at? Not interested in cheap stuff or knockoffs. Thanks in advance.

No issues. Mine came with a rubber strap that catches the outer corners of the phone. Its about 10 years old, the only drawback is it interferes with the buttons on a large iPhone.

 

[PrivatePilot]

I have an X-Grip...or rather, a $20 knockoff from Amazon. My phone has never fallen out across probably over 50,000km of riding since I bought it.

I do however use it in landscape mode since I use my phone for navigation while riding and I like my maps better that way. Keeps it out of the way of my other gauges and displays better as well.

In landscape mode I've never felt a need for the rubber band "safety" thing it includes...the phone never moves a millimetre.

 

[anterabae]

Hi all, I was looking at the "highly recommended" RAM X-Grip but having a hard time understanding how it can securely hold your phone when there are no grips along the bottom of the phone, only appears to be at the sides, 2 on each side.
Am I missing something? Any others I should look at? Not interested in cheap stuff or knockoffs. Thanks in advance.

It comes with a soft rubber holder that you stretch over the phone for extra grip. Without it, your suspicions are right and there isn't enough grip. But with it, your phone's going nowhere. I am the sad lesson for all.

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[Priller]

I ended up going with SP Connect a couple years ago. It was a toss-up between it and Quad Lock, but I went with SP mostly because they had more options for mounts at the time. The Ram mount system is really oversized and clunky by comparison. Here's a link:

SP Connect | Quick and Secure Smartphone Mounting

I have a Samsung S10, so was able to get a fitted case which is extremely solid. I have zero worries about it coming loose, even on the bumpiest of roads. The lock system is pretty on/off, too, so there's no way to think it's clipped in when it isn't. The case itself is nice enough to work well off the bike. It's relatively low profile, and feels decently protective.

I also got a small storage case that the phone can clip to, giving me a tiny bit of storage on my Tuono, which otherwise has barely enough space to squeeze my insurance papers under the seat. This is big enough for a mini-wallet (DL, credit cards, bit of cash) as well as a few earplugs. It acts almost like a micro tank bag, only mounted to the bars with a phone on top. Irritatingly, SP Connect has two mount sizes, so this took a bit of jury-rigging to make it work.

They do do a universal case (big improvement on the sticker-applied universal mount they had before), but I have no idea how well this works with touchscreen. If you don't have an iPhone, Samsung or one of a few Huawei models, this may be your only option...

 

[Iceman]

3 years with an xgrip on and offroad with a few crashes, never lost a phone yet, never had an issue.

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[Wyled]

i too use a knock off x grip from amazon and its worked really well for me never had an issue. I’d honestly say its a lot more functional as well since it comes with the regular x grip goodies like the rubber attachment for extra security but it also allows more variations in setup angles than what I saw with the regular X grip. As well, came with a built in charging port.

 

[JZ67]

No issues with my RAM X grip either.

 

[caje]

I used a RAM X Grip for the past year, but just switched over to a Quadlock. Such a huge improvement.

The problem with the X Grip is that if you have power/volume buttons on the side of your phone, it's almost impossible to avoid hitting them with the grips. You either have to have the phone very low in the grip which isn't very secure, or just let it hit the buttons and mess up your volume. That being said, never had any issues with the phone falling out or anything.

The Quadlock also has a lower profile and looks much nicer IMO.

I'm keeping my X Grip to use on any future second bikes, but will only be buying Quadlock from now on.

 

[PrivatePilot]

I’ve been debating the quad lock but just am not a fan of proprietary cases. I currently have a Spigen with the “air pocket” shock absorber corners and without doubt it’s saved my phone from cracking on more than a few occasions when I’ve dropped it.

That, and I use magnet mounts in my cars and work truck so I’m not sure there’s enough room left on the back of the case for the metal plate to stick to.

 

[Evoex]

I’ve been debating the quad lock but just am not a fan of proprietary cases. I currently have a Spigen with the “air pocket” shock absorber corners and without doubt it’s saved my phone from cracking on more than a few occasions when I’ve dropped it.

That, and I use magnet mounts in my cars and work truck so I’m not sure there’s enough room left on the back of the case for the metal plate to stick to.

You can buy an adhesive ‘adapter’ which can be applied to any case. It’s not super annoying (dimensional increase) buddy has it and still throws the phone in his front pocket as normal.

Universal - Universal Adaptors

The Universal Adaptor by Quad Lock® uses 3M™ adhesives to bond to most Smartphones and/or cases to make them compatible with the entire Quad Lock® range. They feature our secure locking mechanism compatible with all twist, lock mounts and can be directly adhered to phones, cases and most flat...

www.quadlockcase.ca

magnetic products for a car would be an issue I think. You’d probably have to consider getting a quad lock version for the rest of your setup.

a buddy just bought the whole catalog based on my review (desk, car, bike, charging station) and he’s been completely satisfied

 

[Karfanatik]

Galaxy note 10+ with the x-grip here. As mentioned, it is clunky and hits buttons but its hella sturdy with the tether attached. Due to the size, I keep it off the bike unless I know I will need some route tracking

 

[Relax]

iPhone 8 Plus with knockoff X-Grip. None of the specialized cases have the feature I need, which is a hidden credit card pocket in the back. My case is also a little rubberized, so that probably helps with grip, as well as the Plus size which means the X-Grip is stretched to max and using almost all of the spring force.

 

[PrivatePilot]

You can buy an adhesive ‘adapter’ which can be applied to any case. It’s not super annoying (dimensional increase) buddy has it and still throws the phone in his front pocket as normal.

Universal - Universal Adaptors

The Universal Adaptor by Quad Lock® uses 3M™ adhesives to bond to most Smartphones and/or cases to make them compatible with the entire Quad Lock® range. They feature our secure locking mechanism compatible with all twist, lock mounts and can be directly adhered to phones, cases and most flat...

www.quadlockcase.ca

magnetic products for a car would be an issue I think. You’d probably have to consider getting a quad lock version for the rest of your setup.

Going fully quadlock is out of the question, too many magnetic style mounts in too many other vehicles (and cross usage, IE when my wife is driving my car or vice versa) where we need uniformity. And my wife won't bite on it, she likes the magmounts.

It's hard to tell but do *all* the quadlock cases have a non-flat back? The ones with curves that I see online, no way I can stick a metal plate for mag-mounts to them. Others look kinda flat but where the locking-bits are appear curved instead of just flat indented.

If my phone won't sit flat on a table or whatever and weeble-wobbles on the back of the case around the socket that'd drive me nuts.

I guess I just need to see one to determine the viability. My current (knockoff) X-Grip needs new rubber thingies and the button thing is indeed an annoyance as others have mentioned. But it's served me well for many miles. But I'm open minded.

 

[Evoex]

Going fully quadlock is out of the question, too many magnetic style mounts in too many other vehicles (and cross usage, IE when my wife is driving my car or vice versa) where we need uniformity. And my wife won't bite on it, she likes the magmounts.

It's hard to tell but do *all* the quadlock cases have a non-flat back? The ones with curves that I see online, no way I can stick a metal plate for mag-mounts to them. Others look kinda flat but where the locking-bits are appear curved instead of just flat indented.

If my phone won't sit flat on a table or whatever and weeble-wobbles on the back of the case around the socket that'd drive me nuts.

I guess I just need to see one to determine the viability. My current (knockoff) X-Grip needs new rubber thingies and the button thing is indeed an annoyance as others have mentioned. But it's served me well for many miles. But I'm open minded.

All the cases I’ve seen are not flat. The locking mechanism is not recessed into the case.

 

[Priller]

Going fully quadlock is out of the question, too many magnetic style mounts in too many other vehicles (and cross usage, IE when my wife is driving my car or vice versa) where we need uniformity. And my wife won't bite on it, she likes the magmounts.

It's hard to tell but do *all* the quadlock cases have a non-flat back? The ones with curves that I see online, no way I can stick a metal plate for mag-mounts to them. Others look kinda flat but where the locking-bits are appear curved instead of just flat indented.

If my phone won't sit flat on a table or whatever and weeble-wobbles on the back of the case around the socket that'd drive me nuts.

I guess I just need to see one to determine the viability. My current (knockoff) X-Grip needs new rubber thingies and the button thing is indeed an annoyance as others have mentioned. But it's served me well for many miles. But I'm open minded.

I use SP Connect, which is similar to Quadlock. The case is fairly flat with the clip mechanism approximately 1/4" thick, flat in the middle and beveled out to the ends of the handset. On a table, it sits flat on the middle portion with the ends raised a bit. You could theoretically get a clip with a magnet attached, but it might be a faff. I just swap cases when I'm going for a ride, for the most part. Takes less than 5 seconds to switch from my Samsung folding case to the SP Connect one, as they just snap on and off. But I use Android Auto through the head unit on my truck and wife's CR-V, so don't need a mount there and so don't need to swap daily...

 

[PrivatePilot]

All the cases I’ve seen are not flat. The locking mechanism is not recessed into the case.

I just swap cases when I'm going for a ride,

Totally lost me on both of the above unfortunately.

I hate teeter totter cases (hence why things like the Poplock and such drive me nuts) and changing cases every time I want to go for a ride somewhere, nope nope nope.

 

[Priller]

Totally lost me on both of the above unfortunately.

I hate teeter totter cases (hence why things like the Poplock and such drive me nuts) and changing cases every time I want to go for a ride somewhere, nope nope nope.

Haha, fair enough. You do you. I don't think either @Evoex or I are making commission on a sale!

For me, I usually leave the SP case on all summer and switch to the Samsung case in the winter because I like the screen protection. It takes me no more time to switch cases than it would to fiddle with the Ram Mount rubber security thingy anyway. The one thing I think Quad Lock has over SP Connect (besides a much bigger marketing budget that stretches to Charley Boorman!) is you can clip the phone in both vertically or horizontally. With SP, you have to turn the phone 90 degrees to clip in, and it only locks in one orientation, so you have to pick in advance when you install the mount on your bike.