I love mine. Through rough roads, trails, and epic crashes I never lost my phone. I did end up with some water in my charging port even when using the poncho, but that was after riding through a hurricane. So, yeah, I’d say it’s a great product.
Hi bought mine in Brisbane Australia it came with multiple O rings plus cable ties plus an adhesive base fixture which went straight onto my existing OPPO phone case.
great review; literally just ordered one from watching this vid. ordered a Mongoose bike along with a Timber bike bell…needless to say looking forward to starting a new health routine after having been quarantined for the past year. salute, ladies.
I've used a QuadLock case for a couple of years now and went OTB on my gravel bike with it going down a steep hill. The crash was bad enough to bend my derailleur hanger but my phone stayed secured and the way my bike light mounts next to it and sticks up higher than it makes it so my phone didn't even touch the ground, not a scratch on it. They also make a universal kit that you can stick to almost any case using a 3M adhesive. I also have the car kit with the industrial strength suction cup. Lets me mount my phone on my driver's window right next to the steering wheel to use the gps. The only real downside is the price, but in my opinion they are worth every penny. When I ordered mine it took a couple of weeks to arrive which wasn't really a problem for me, but when it did finally arrive they sent me a second case for my phone that I wasn't charged for. I don't know if that was a mistake or to make up for the delayed shipping. I haven't used the second case, the first still looks brand new, if a little dirty. I use it as my full time phone case.
Yes it's def a quality made product which is why we're happy to pay the price. You can also find some discounts every now and then or the 10% off deal getting added to their email list. Universal case is cool but i'm not too fond of using the adhesive. Have you tried it?
@@radbikeadventure I haven't used the universal kit since I have an iPhone SE, which they make a case for. I've never tried it, but I've heard with 3M brand adhesive you can heat it up with a lighter until it goes dark and bubbly and then stick it to something and it becomes more or less permanent. Probably depends on the thing you're sticking it to as well.
Just fitted my quad lock to my bike, it was easy to fit and the phone case seems solid and well made. Now the real test would be how it goes on it’s first ride
Hey there! my fiance and I just purchased our first mountain bikes together this afternoon and I've looked at several solutions. thanks for the product review! we're going with the Quad-Lock. I subscribed and look forward to following your adventures ladies!
I have used a very similar system from Morpheus Labs for the past couple of years. Fairly similar mechanism/case but the key difference is that the phone does not automatically lock when you first put it on. It remains secure but it could be twisted off. Locking it so it cannot come off at all requires an additional step. This is both a good and a bad thing. It is nice to just twist on/twist off during casual rides (it can only come off from twisting) but you also have to remember to lock it down if going over technical trails or anything really bumpy just to be safe. The other nice thing about the Morpheus cases is that the mounting mechanism on the case is inset to it is flush with the back of the case so the phone lies flat on a table. I suspect the Morpheus cases are a little lighter as well but cannot confirm. Morpheus also has cool orange cases as an option in case a black case is not your thing.
That system appears to be pretty solid. In the event that you forget to remove your phone from your bike, that minute or two that it would take to figure out how to detach the phone from the bracket may be somewhat of a theft deterrent to opportunists, also. Speaking of gadgets, how are those Click-Stands holding up?
For bicycle use... there’s a much cheaper alternative option that works every bit as well. Search up eBay for “bike phone mount stem sticker.” You’re welcome :) I’ve used one of these for a while and it works flawlessly.
I have a few for all my bikes and use them often for the last few years. Best phone mount system there is on the market. However, their car or clip mounts are not that great. If you change phone, you need new case too.
Dan Hoang Nice! Ya I definitely need to order one for my bike. True about the phone case however they do make a universal case mount (haven’t tried it so not sure about it) and the way I see it you’re going to want a case for your new phone anyway and the Quad Lock one is really robust and well made!
Do they do a water proof case? I use Ultimate Add-Ons. They do totally waterproof cases for most phones which I have on my bike which works fine. The Quad lock itself looks good but the case would be more important for me. I don't have a Quad lock case. You should make clear whether you receive any inducements or promotions from Quadlock.
Alex Morgan They make a cover (that slips over the top of the case) called the Poncho but I’ve heard mixed things regarding the touch screen capability with it on. Many phones now are water resistant which makes the poncho a little redundant. Yes true, I should state it in the video. Not getting anything from Quad Lock and we purchased this win our own $$ 😊
I like the idea to put the phone on the stem but won't use it as GPS. On a long day ride, I need to reserve the battery till a charge point is available. Prefer a dedicated bike GPS for this purpose.
How do you manage with the Phone Battery Life during a Daily ride. Would you ever need a portable power pack. I have a Nokia 7 Plus and it has a large Battery, and getting about 2 days without Charging. Would be interesting to here of experience using Strava for Recording Route for 4/5 hours to see if this would work with my Giant Defy road bike, instead of needing a separate Cycling Computer like a Wahoo or Garmin which cost a lot of money, and I wouldnt use most of the performance features on these Cycling Computers, Thanks
Stephen Fahy You will use up a lot of battery to record your route on your phone. I would recommend getting an external battery. We like Anker powercore batteries. I would get a bigger sized one.
Unfortunately no, you need to two hands to take it off which is why it's so secure. Darin did figure out how to do it while riding but it's a little tricky. You can put it on one-handed though.
It definitely doesn't look swivelable, but it seems possible that you can attach it both vertically and horisontally. Unfortunately this video doesn't comment on this.
Peter Jensen yes you can rotate the orientation of the phone while it’s still attached you just have to push down while holding the blue ring. I preferred vertical so it wouldn’t get in the way of my handle bar. Thanks for watching!
Relying on rubber bands to hold it on makes me nervous. All rubberbands eventually fail/dry out/stretch. So a preride inspection is needed every time. Glad they offer tons of other mounting options. Relying on adhesive or rubberbands is a no go for me. Great review
These are pretty robust bands. Very thick, coated rubber and it's a SUPER secure fit. We were outside almost all the time for a year and a half and they show no signs of degrading. I'm sure eventually they will wear out, but all plastic and rubber does. I wouldn't be put off by that. Thanks for watching!
Hey 👋 I would like to ask something about the Handlebar/Stem Mount which I find very nice and interesting! My question is whether a Xiaomi phone could be suitable with that such as mine: Xiaomi redmi note 10 pro. Please answer if you understand my question so I could probably buy it.
Greetings from the desert South West, I enjoyed your video and am interested in your journey so I decided to subscribe and follow. I already ordered my quad lock, but I heard from a friend that he heard the vibration from road shock would damage your camera. If that were so, I think you would have experienced that as on your touring you probably encounter rougher roads than I. Best of luck on your journey, and I am looking forward to to watching your videos. Thanks Frank
Plug in headphones and on my phone it automatically picks up the call ' and put a (dead cat ) its a microphone hairy cover that allows you to talk without wind noise 'i use a similar case but it has the water proof cover it works for me its a KLICKfix.
I had one of these for my tour but I went to Mexico to Panama and everyone said(in Mexico) you never have you phone exposed so I never used it. I just had a feed bag with a spot on the side that was perfect for my phone. I just pulled it out when I needed it. I also was paranoid about leaving my phone in direct sunlight all day, probably not justified but just a worry that I had.
Oh wow, crazy. You need one of those phone leash tether things. We never worry about that since if it's out, we're right next to it. If the route is pretty straightforward, having it in a feed bag, or pocket etc. definitely works.
That's pretty "RaD" :) I use the X-Grip by CruZen Tunes, from Ram Mount. I don't go over as much rough terrain as you, but it's pretty solid too. enjoying your vlog immensely. Let me know if you want me to blast it out to the Mission Viejo Connection Facebook page for local interest. Keep on ridin!
Vivian Frerichs Please do! That would be awesome!! Thank you so much 😊 and I checked out the cruzen bike mount. Seems like it could do the job. Just love how small the quad lock is and that it doesn’t have many moving parts so less likely To break. Such a simple design. If you ever look to change I would definitely recommend!
@@radbikeadventure Ok, I've shared your TH-cam channel on the Mission viejo Connection facebook page... facebook.com/groups/295348977518787/ Also, when you come back we should set up a community talk where you do a presentation all about your adventures, that would be pretty cool!
Thanks Brian! Glad you're enjoying the vids. We will definitely make a video all about the apps we use for nav and travel. Pocket Earth is our favorite but it's only for iphone currently 😕
Jerbil Konai cool! Have been thinking of adding one into the kit for future bikepacking adventures. This is definitely for people who predominantly use their phone for GPS and maps. Think it’s be good for commuters too!
Yeah. if u only cycle 2-5hours and dont use it always then the phone is okay. but in case of my garmin i can use it 25hours till i have to charge or change the batteries. AA Typs. this is 3--4 Days of touring Biking without think, omg the gps turn of in a minute.
Yeah for sure. We don't live track our rides. Just go to the map when we need it. Think it would be cool to use a Garmin for future tracking though if we decide to use Strava, or RidewithGPS etc. That's amazing how many hours you can use garmin for. Definitely a win there.
a GPS like garmin is not just for tracking the route. i make my routes on the pc or get it from the net, check it, and then i ride the route. a real outdoor GPS is more stable on driving offroad or rain. It is a bit more work to get the OSM Maps on them, but the routing is better then what google or other onlineservices do. I only benefit on the GPS then on the stupid smartphone. I always have the whole offline map for my trips with me. u can also put map parts on more then one micro SD cards. like u two go to different countries. u dont have to take the worldmap with u on the card. and a GPS will seldon be robbed, a smartphone brings more money when it gets robbed.
@@jerbilkonai5081 We can also download GPX routes and add them onto our phone maps and also have the whole offline maps with us. We especially like using the downloadable map apps like Maps.me or Pocket earth (used offline no problem). You can choose which countries or regions, states etc to download and it doesn't take up that much space. I see positives and negatives for both systems. "Stupid smartphone" ? They're pretty useful I'd say!
You did'nt track the ride around the world? Wow it would be good for the memories I would recommend tracking its great to have reminders of rides in strange conditions or countries. Love the vid & got myself a quad lock it's worth every penny
We did track a good portion of it on our Komoot page (look at planned routes since we weren't tracking). You can find us there user name: Rad Bike Adventure
Now... I noticed you screen is cracked, so was that screen cracked before or after using the use of quadlocks phone bike mount?🤔🤔. Because that's my ultimate pet peeve with these things. I didn't get a cracked screen but because I hit a bump my phone jerked and I lost my note 10 plus spen and that thing alone is a $30 reminder to not put full faith in any bike phone mounts.
That happened when Darin's bike tipped over. The phone was on the mount and it smashed into a little rock, cracking the lower corner of the screen. So, not really any fault of the mount or case. It got dropped a couple other times and had no issues and not once did it ever come loose on the mount. still to this day going strong! It's definitely a quality piece of kit. $$ but well made
Oh wow, must have been super hot day. We usually remove it when off the bike and try to park in the shade. I think Darin's body shades it a bit when riding. We didn't have that problem but also didn't bike in excessive heat.
They also sell a patch that you can stick on to any phone or phone case (but the material matters, some plastics won’t work because the glue on the patch won’t stick to it)
Hit a pot hole and my phone flew from my pocket. $260. Quadlock seems like reasonable $69 insurance against a repeat. Plus... I'll feel really stupid if I do this twice.
Nice video! :) I also just did a video riding my bike with my brand new DJI Osmo action cam! I can really recommend this to you! Check out the footage!
@@radbikeadventure I can not recommend the Osmo Pocket. I did a video "20 reasons not to buy the Osmo Pocket". I'd rather recommend the Osmo Action or the GoPro7, especially for your bike trips! Much more easy and convenient to use and the only weakness is filming in low light. Check out the videos, I have a osmo action and a osmo pocket playlist on my channel. :o)
@@saarland2china I watched through your Osmo videos (very informative!) and seems like if I was going to get another camera I would now lean towards the Osmo action! My trust with GoPro is semi-broken with all the problems I have with the Hero 5. Just seems crazy something so high priced cuts out audio 1 every 5 or 10 clips. That and a host of other issues like freezing and error messages. Ugh.
@@radbikeadventure Really ok that is weird! Many people liked the Gopro Hero 5. IMHO the Gopro 6 was a complete fail but the Gopro 7 improved A LOT! Especially the timewarp mode is really impressive, especially for your bike tours. The osmo does not offer this. And a little spoiler alert: Osmo Action is made out of very cheap material. NEVER EVER drop it! I will tell you in my last Video, why the Osmo Action is NOT an Action cam... I will add another 5-15 osmo action videos to my playlist. One every day. Just watch them from time to time and you can decide. I will do a resume in the end.
@@saarland2china Crap if it's not durable that's a major fail!! I've dropped my GP so many times haha. But ya...I wish i knew how to fix the sound issue. Happens alll the time. Still good when I don't need to rely on sound tho
anyone had problems with vibrations ? motorcyclists have and the camera of IPhones and Samsung broke, it seems, so before buying, I'd like to be sure not to make a choice that will, in the end, kill my smartphone
If you're going to be doing some serious mountain biking I definitely would not recommend having your phone on a mount like this. For general road riding and a bit of gravel we never found it to be a problem. Darin's phone is still going strong and never once came loose. Hope that helps
Andri Egilsson it’s hard paying that much for just plastic and rubber. But it is well designed and easy to use. And I haven’t seen any cheaper alternatives that look of similar quality as the quadlock. Do you have any suggestions for a more budget friendly accessory? We could get and compare.
You can track with Strava for free. Pro tip - Strava works even in airplane mode, saves battery life substantially. Good luck! 👍
Strava works in airplane mode?! I use it tonnes - never knew that.
I agree with Luke, I never knew and that’s a game changer!!
I love mine. Through rough roads, trails, and epic crashes I never lost my phone. I did end up with some water in my charging port even when using the poncho, but that was after riding through a hurricane. So, yeah, I’d say it’s a great product.
How well dose the poncho work look at gettingnone for daily commuting in an area that rains alot
Thanks for the review. I think I should upgrade to this. Also, how could ANYONE give you thumbs down on this video? You guys rock!
Hi bought mine in Brisbane Australia it came with multiple O rings plus cable ties plus an adhesive base fixture which went straight onto my existing OPPO phone case.
great review; literally just ordered one from watching this vid. ordered a Mongoose bike along with a Timber bike bell…needless to say looking forward to starting a new health routine after having been quarantined for the past year. salute, ladies.
Happy (and safe!) riding out there!
@@radbikeadventure thank you!
I've used a QuadLock case for a couple of years now and went OTB on my gravel bike with it going down a steep hill. The crash was bad enough to bend my derailleur hanger but my phone stayed secured and the way my bike light mounts next to it and sticks up higher than it makes it so my phone didn't even touch the ground, not a scratch on it. They also make a universal kit that you can stick to almost any case using a 3M adhesive. I also have the car kit with the industrial strength suction cup. Lets me mount my phone on my driver's window right next to the steering wheel to use the gps. The only real downside is the price, but in my opinion they are worth every penny. When I ordered mine it took a couple of weeks to arrive which wasn't really a problem for me, but when it did finally arrive they sent me a second case for my phone that I wasn't charged for. I don't know if that was a mistake or to make up for the delayed shipping. I haven't used the second case, the first still looks brand new, if a little dirty. I use it as my full time phone case.
Yes it's def a quality made product which is why we're happy to pay the price. You can also find some discounts every now and then or the 10% off deal getting added to their email list. Universal case is cool but i'm not too fond of using the adhesive. Have you tried it?
@@radbikeadventure I haven't used the universal kit since I have an iPhone SE, which they make a case for. I've never tried it, but I've heard with 3M brand adhesive you can heat it up with a lighter until it goes dark and bubbly and then stick it to something and it becomes more or less permanent. Probably depends on the thing you're sticking it to as well.
@@jonjones8611 Ah ok that sounds interesting. I have an SE too! Find that cyclists love them because of smaller size.
rad bike adventure the smaller size is exactly why I bought mine
I’m getting a new phone and have decided to go with a bike mount. This review helped my decision! Thanks!
Just fitted my quad lock to my bike, it was easy to fit and the phone case seems solid and well made. Now the real test would be how it goes on it’s first ride
I genuinely love this channel. I’ve been wanting to bike pack and and I love how you’re helping me get all my gear
Hey there! my fiance and I just purchased our first mountain bikes together this afternoon and I've looked at several solutions. thanks for the product review! we're going with the Quad-Lock. I subscribed and look forward to following your adventures ladies!
That is awesome! Happy riding!
@@radbikeadventure thank you! Now onto seating haha. As of this morning I am feeling what an improper seat feels like lol
I have used a very similar system from Morpheus Labs for the past couple of years. Fairly similar mechanism/case but the key difference is that the phone does not automatically lock when you first put it on. It remains secure but it could be twisted off. Locking it so it cannot come off at all requires an additional step. This is both a good and a bad thing. It is nice to just twist on/twist off during casual rides (it can only come off from twisting) but you also have to remember to lock it down if going over technical trails or anything really bumpy just to be safe. The other nice thing about the Morpheus cases is that the mounting mechanism on the case is inset to it is flush with the back of the case so the phone lies flat on a table. I suspect the Morpheus cases are a little lighter as well but cannot confirm. Morpheus also has cool orange cases as an option in case a black case is not your thing.
That system appears to be pretty solid.
In the event that you forget to remove your phone from your bike, that minute or two that it would take to figure out how to detach the phone from the bracket may be somewhat of a theft deterrent to opportunists, also.
Speaking of gadgets, how are those Click-Stands holding up?
pyratenomad It is REALLY solid. Ha, never thought of that but good point! Click-stand still amazing. Used it just yesterday!
Gaia gps can track location, record tracks even in airplane mode (to save battery life if needed)
For bicycle use... there’s a much cheaper alternative option that works every bit as well. Search up eBay for “bike phone mount stem sticker.” You’re welcome :) I’ve used one of these for a while and it works flawlessly.
Just ordered mine! Thanks for the honest review!
I have a few for all my bikes and use them often for the last few years. Best phone mount system there is on the market. However, their car or clip mounts are not that great. If you change phone, you need new case too.
Dan Hoang Nice! Ya I definitely need to order one for my bike. True about the phone case however they do make a universal case mount (haven’t tried it so not sure about it) and the way I see it you’re going to want a case for your new phone anyway and the Quad Lock one is really robust and well made!
Interesting phone mount design. I found the F3 a couple years ago and have fallen in love with it. It is rock solid and easy but a little pricy
Thanks for the review. I’ll be ordering one on your recommendation. Safe travels lovelies
Great! Let us know what you think!
Do they do a water proof case? I use Ultimate Add-Ons. They do totally waterproof cases for most phones which I have on my bike which works fine. The Quad lock itself looks good but the case would be more important for me. I don't have a Quad lock case. You should make clear whether you receive any inducements or promotions from Quadlock.
Alex Morgan They make a cover (that slips over the top of the case) called the Poncho but I’ve heard mixed things regarding the touch screen capability with it on. Many phones now are water resistant which makes the poncho a little redundant.
Yes true, I should state it in the video. Not getting anything from Quad Lock and we purchased this win our own $$ 😊
Thanks for the honest review. Ordered my s10 plus out front pro just now.
Nice!
I like the idea to put the phone on the stem but won't use it as GPS. On a long day ride, I need to reserve the battery till a charge point is available. Prefer a dedicated bike GPS for this purpose.
How do you manage with the Phone Battery Life during a Daily ride. Would you ever need a portable power pack. I have a Nokia 7 Plus and it has a large Battery, and getting about 2 days without Charging. Would be interesting to here of experience using Strava for Recording Route for 4/5 hours to see if this would work with my Giant Defy road bike, instead of needing a separate Cycling Computer like a Wahoo or Garmin which cost a lot of money, and I wouldnt use most of the performance features on these Cycling Computers, Thanks
Stephen Fahy You will use up a lot of battery to record your route on your phone. I would recommend getting an external battery. We like Anker powercore batteries. I would get a bigger sized one.
But what about the case? Is it sealed? Waterproof? Or is it open?
Is it challenging to unlock it from the mount with one hand? (ie. need to take a quick photo) Thanks!
Unfortunately no, you need to two hands to take it off which is why it's so secure. Darin did figure out how to do it while riding but it's a little tricky. You can put it on one-handed though.
I have one and highly recommend
Thanks for the review.
Every bike I have has a Brooks and Quadlock. Just standard operating proceedure.
It definitely doesn't look swivelable, but it seems possible that you can attach it both vertically and horisontally. Unfortunately this video doesn't comment on this.
Peter Jensen yes you can rotate the orientation of the phone while it’s still attached you just have to push down while holding the blue ring. I preferred vertical so it wouldn’t get in the way of my handle bar. Thanks for watching!
Completely satisfied.
Relying on rubber bands to hold it on makes me nervous. All rubberbands eventually fail/dry out/stretch. So a preride inspection is needed every time. Glad they offer tons of other mounting options. Relying on adhesive or rubberbands is a no go for me. Great review
These are pretty robust bands. Very thick, coated rubber and it's a SUPER secure fit. We were outside almost all the time for a year and a half and they show no signs of degrading. I'm sure eventually they will wear out, but all plastic and rubber does. I wouldn't be put off by that. Thanks for watching!
Can also use cable ties as an extra way to secure
@Cairo Preston Thanks MacGyver
Hey 👋
I would like to ask something about the Handlebar/Stem Mount which I find very nice and interesting! My question is whether a Xiaomi phone could be suitable with that such as mine: Xiaomi redmi note 10 pro. Please answer if you understand my question so I could probably buy it.
Greetings from the desert South West,
I enjoyed your video and am interested in your journey so I decided to subscribe and follow. I already ordered my quad lock, but I heard from a friend that he heard the vibration from road shock would damage your camera. If that were so, I think you would have experienced that as on your touring you probably encounter rougher roads than I. Best of luck on your journey, and I am looking forward to to watching your videos. Thanks Frank
will it fit a big screen tv because I do want to watch the games while riding my FAT bike
Plug in headphones and on my phone it automatically picks up the call ' and put a (dead cat ) its a microphone hairy cover that allows you to talk without wind noise 'i use a similar case but it has the water proof cover it works for me its a KLICKfix.
David Macdonald nice we will check it out!
@@radbikeadventure cool it stops wind noise your audio will improve love from Scotland.
I had one of these for my tour but I went to Mexico to Panama and everyone said(in Mexico) you never have you phone exposed so I never used it. I just had a feed bag with a spot on the side that was perfect for my phone. I just pulled it out when I needed it. I also was paranoid about leaving my phone in direct sunlight all day, probably not justified but just a worry that I had.
Oh wow, crazy. You need one of those phone leash tether things. We never worry about that since if it's out, we're right next to it. If the route is pretty straightforward, having it in a feed bag, or pocket etc. definitely works.
Any issues with phone overheating from the sun?
sorry might be a stupid question- is it thief-proof? like a random thief randomly pulling your phone off the handle bar?
No, not theft proof. Most things on a bike aren’t either tho. 🤷♂️
Thanks for the good review. I’m going to watch more.
That's pretty "RaD" :) I use the X-Grip by CruZen Tunes, from Ram Mount. I don't go over as much rough terrain as you, but it's pretty solid too. enjoying your vlog immensely. Let me know if you want me to blast it out to the Mission Viejo Connection Facebook page for local interest. Keep on ridin!
Vivian Frerichs Please do! That would be awesome!! Thank you so much 😊 and I checked out the cruzen bike mount. Seems like it could do the job. Just love how small the quad lock is and that it doesn’t have many moving parts so less likely
To break. Such a simple design. If you ever look to change I would definitely recommend!
@@radbikeadventure Ok, I've shared your TH-cam channel on the Mission viejo Connection facebook page... facebook.com/groups/295348977518787/ Also, when you come back we should set up a community talk where you do a presentation all about your adventures, that would be pretty cool!
What app do you use for bike navigation? Especially interested in what you used in China. Love your videos!
Thanks Brian! Glad you're enjoying the vids. We will definitely make a video all about the apps we use for nav and travel. Pocket Earth is our favorite but it's only for iphone currently 😕
Hey this should go in your product reviews playlist 😄
Yes. Love mine
I prefer my garmin outdoor and bike gps. But this case and mount looks pretty good to me.
Jerbil Konai cool! Have been thinking of adding one into the kit for future bikepacking adventures. This is definitely for people who predominantly use their phone for GPS and maps. Think it’s be good for commuters too!
Yeah. if u only cycle 2-5hours and dont use it always then the phone is okay. but in case of my garmin i can use it 25hours till i have to charge or change the batteries. AA Typs. this is 3--4 Days of touring Biking without think, omg the gps turn of in a minute.
Yeah for sure. We don't live track our rides. Just go to the map when we need it. Think it would be cool to use a Garmin for future tracking though if we decide to use Strava, or RidewithGPS etc. That's amazing how many hours you can use garmin for. Definitely a win there.
a GPS like garmin is not just for tracking the route. i make my routes on the pc or get it from the net, check it, and then i ride the route.
a real outdoor GPS is more stable on driving offroad or rain. It is a bit more work to get the OSM Maps on them, but the routing is better then what google or other onlineservices do.
I only benefit on the GPS then on the stupid smartphone.
I always have the whole offline map for my trips with me. u can also put map parts on more then one micro SD cards. like u two go to different countries. u dont have to take the worldmap with u on the card.
and a GPS will seldon be robbed, a smartphone brings more money when it gets robbed.
@@jerbilkonai5081 We can also download GPX routes and add them onto our phone maps and also have the whole offline maps with us. We especially like using the downloadable map apps like Maps.me or Pocket earth (used offline no problem). You can choose which countries or regions, states etc to download and it doesn't take up that much space. I see positives and negatives for both systems. "Stupid smartphone" ? They're pretty useful I'd say!
You did'nt track the ride around the world? Wow it would be good for the memories I would recommend tracking its great to have reminders of rides in strange conditions or countries. Love the vid & got myself a quad lock it's worth every penny
We did track a good portion of it on our Komoot page (look at planned routes since we weren't tracking). You can find us there user name: Rad Bike Adventure
Now... I noticed you screen is cracked, so was that screen cracked before or after using the use of quadlocks phone bike mount?🤔🤔. Because that's my ultimate pet peeve with these things. I didn't get a cracked screen but because I hit a bump my phone jerked and I lost my note 10 plus spen and that thing alone is a $30 reminder to not put full faith in any bike phone mounts.
That happened when Darin's bike tipped over. The phone was on the mount and it smashed into a little rock, cracking the lower corner of the screen. So, not really any fault of the mount or case. It got dropped a couple other times and had no issues and not once did it ever come loose on the mount. still to this day going strong! It's definitely a quality piece of kit. $$ but well made
What's about transmitted vibration to the phone on long time? Coud that damage the phone in a long time period?
Not sure on this, but we were mostly riding pavement and light gravel trails. Didn't notice it vibrating or getting jostled tho
Yes its awesome , I have been using since more then a year and its working fine .
shiva kumar Chamlagai Ours too!
Thanks for the review, safe travels.
Thanks! Happy you liked the review. Hope it helps with any decision making!
Thanks for your advice!
You're welcome...Hope it was helpful : )
Love quad lock
Yes! we do too! such a good accessary for your phone! and such a simple system
On one sunny day, my phone almost overheated. I'm reluctant to use this type of mount.
Oh wow, must have been super hot day. We usually remove it when off the bike and try to park in the shade. I think Darin's body shades it a bit when riding. We didn't have that problem but also didn't bike in excessive heat.
They support the iPhones, Samsung (some Huawei) that's all. It seems cool, but I'm looking something for rugged phones
They also sell a patch that you can stick on to any phone or phone case (but the material matters, some plastics won’t work because the glue on the patch won’t stick to it)
very good review..
Thanks! The thing is still going strong so it does hold up well
Very good information
What about overheating from the sun?
That has more to do with the phone than the mount. No issues with heat for the mount.
thanks for the info.
0:13 at 2x speed sounds like "psycho tourists" 😂
A similar type of tourist lol
I love your videos very much but the inserts of the texts are too short!!! it's impossible to read them without stop the video 🤪😄
regard josef
BikeRider Note taken! Thanks for watching Josef!
Hit a pot hole and my phone flew from my pocket. $260. Quadlock seems like reasonable $69 insurance against a repeat. Plus... I'll feel really stupid if I do this twice.
Oooh nooo. Pockets with zippers are essential while biking. But a quadlock mount is even better!
Nice video! :) I also just did a video riding my bike with my brand new DJI Osmo action cam! I can really recommend this to you! Check out the footage!
Saarland 2 China Thanks Saarland! I’ll definitely check it out! Been thinking about that or the DJI pocket recently!
@@radbikeadventure I can not recommend the Osmo Pocket. I did a video "20 reasons not to buy the Osmo Pocket". I'd rather recommend the Osmo Action or the GoPro7, especially for your bike trips! Much more easy and convenient to use and the only weakness is filming in low light. Check out the videos, I have a osmo action and a osmo pocket playlist on my channel. :o)
@@saarland2china I watched through your Osmo videos (very informative!) and seems like if I was going to get another camera I would now lean towards the Osmo action! My trust with GoPro is semi-broken with all the problems I have with the Hero 5. Just seems crazy something so high priced cuts out audio 1 every 5 or 10 clips. That and a host of other issues like freezing and error messages. Ugh.
@@radbikeadventure Really ok that is weird! Many people liked the Gopro Hero 5. IMHO the Gopro 6 was a complete fail but the Gopro 7 improved A LOT! Especially the timewarp mode is really impressive, especially for your bike tours. The osmo does not offer this. And a little spoiler alert: Osmo Action is made out of very cheap material. NEVER EVER drop it! I will tell you in my last Video, why the Osmo Action is NOT an Action cam... I will add another 5-15 osmo action videos to my playlist. One every day. Just watch them from time to time and you can decide. I will do a resume in the end.
@@saarland2china Crap if it's not durable that's a major fail!! I've dropped my GP so many times haha. But ya...I wish i knew how to fix the sound issue. Happens alll the time. Still good when I don't need to rely on sound tho
Note when touring you will get rained on no maby water proof everything
Tis true. Gotta be prepared to store things away in a dry place. I love me some dry bags
Who's the "Alpha" there ?
3:15
Or Bluetooth headset
Brandon Loge True!! I’ve seen those ones that go behind your ears too.
It's so expensive!! I need a sugar momma lol
I knooow. I still don't have one haha. Darin still loves hers tho
@@radbikeadventure I guess its expensive cause of it's good quality
Living Waters youtube channel
All wealthy people phones.
anyone had problems with vibrations ?
motorcyclists have and the camera of IPhones and Samsung broke, it seems, so before buying, I'd like to be sure not to make a choice that will, in the end, kill my smartphone
If you're going to be doing some serious mountain biking I definitely would not recommend having your phone on a mount like this. For general road riding and a bit of gravel we never found it to be a problem. Darin's phone is still going strong and never once came loose. Hope that helps
Nice kit but grossly overpriced.
Andri Egilsson it’s hard paying that much for just plastic and rubber. But it is well designed and easy to use. And I haven’t seen any cheaper alternatives that look of similar quality as the quadlock. Do you have any suggestions for a more budget friendly accessory? We could get and compare.
@@radbikeadventure I've been using the iRing system. It's not as good Quad but much more bang for your buck price wise.
Andri Egilsson Thanks, we’ll definitely check it out
So if i change my phone i need to buy another quad lock case?
@@Gabgamingz yes
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