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Review on Whale Fall Handlebar Waterproof Accessories by David Batte

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not for every handlebar

UPDATE: Here in Kauai, I got caught in a brief downpour, not uncommon on my commute, and by the time I got to my destination, there was some water in my phone. So not the best protection against water. This handlebar phone holder comes with a case, but when I started my trip it wasn't raining or looked like it was going to rain, so I didn't have one ready to use. Overall, I like the design and functionality of this bag. . The touchscreen seems to work moderately well. So far, Velcro straps have held the bag securely on the handlebars. The biggest problem I had was putting it on the steering wheel where I could see it clearly. Due to the design of my handlebars, the bag sits very cool on the handlebars/gooseneck. There are ways to adjust the handlebars for a better fit, but as I'm most comfortable on the handlebars as a cyclist, I don't see the point in this case. But again, this is my handlebar design, not the product itself. I probably should have researched a bit more to see how the attachments would work with my handlebars. The touchscreen works well for most basic functions. But sometimes when I open the app my iPhone gives me a menu to edit the home screen instead of just opening the app. The storage capacity is large. If I was on a short trip I wouldn't need to take bike cases with me because they have enough room for my phone, wallet, bike lock key and house keys. I didn't have a chance to test the water resistance. but it looks like it will be very good for the rain I sometimes get while cycling. All in all, I can recommend this product with one caveat: make sure the attachments match your bike's handlebar configuration.

Pros
  • Cycling
Cons
  • Off fashion