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Review on πŸ“± RAM Mounting Systems RAP-274-1-AP6U Easy On/Off Handlebar Mount for Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS by Dwight Tim

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Close . but no cigar. A hybrid of 2 RAM products is required!

You only understand these damn devices if you order them and try them out. This means spending money on things that may or may not work. So, in this case I'm downvoting a few stars for: 1. I don't have enough information to make an informed judgement.2. Does not fully meet my criteria/requirements. On the positive side, this device works well. but it is only suitable for certain products. I found it relatively easy to install. BUT it doesn't fit iPhone with Otter Box. The cradle just isn't flexible enough. In addition, some construction elements had to protect the contents of the stand from the weather. Ah, but RAM alone makes a device THAT fits in any iPhone, Otter box or whatever! And this product "RAP-SB-187-UN7U: RAM universal bike mount for iPhone 3/4, Samsung Galaxy, HTC Thunderbolt, Incredible, HD7, Motorola Droid, Atrix and other Android smartphones with bumper or case: Universal bike mount RAM for iPhone 3/4, Samsung Galaxy, HTCThunderbolt, Incredible, HD7, Motorola Droid, Atrix and other Android smartphones with bumper or case This device is as advertised, VERSATILE and durable! BUT, it was DIFFICULT for me to install. It took me 2 because when I cut the ratchet strap as instructed I couldn't pull it tight enough to hold it in place on the center bar and it couldn't be pulled hard enough on the tapered extension bars to prevent it from hitting the upside down Remember that he did not release the iPhone + Otter box in this position, however, this makes it less than useful and the user should not put up with such laxity, even if the iPhone or PDA is adequately protected from damage. If you combine the lanyard that came with this device along with the RAM Ball Socket and RAM X-Grip I think you've got the right device! The rubber washer RAM rifle that comes with this product can also be used with any cocking mechanism. BUT the Universal RAM hard rubber strap is difficult to tighten and requires some force to tighten, as well as patience and an X. Acto knife to set the steel pin in place. But with this handlebar mount, it is easy to mount and stay on the handlebar. The real weak point is again the cradle. This does not apply to X-Grip.

Pros
  • Car accessories
Cons
  • Damaged