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Review on 🚲 Arkon Bike and Motorcycle Handlebar Smartphone Mount - Water Resistant Holder for Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, and 4S by Donald Shah

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great for the price but there are flaws

I ordered this item because I am going on a long journey with my motorcycle and I needed a way to go through a long and difficult route. I put it on my bike yesterday and have mostly positive thoughts about the product. Firstly the mount is very secure and strong, it won't move if you screw it in tight enough and I don't see it coming loose anytime soon. It includes a pair of rubber pads/wraps to dampen vibration and likely allow for a smaller handlebar mount. It took some time to install, but it's a one-time installation and it's very secure. As for the case, it was impressively well built for its price and seems like it would protect my phone/GPS even if dropped, and it appears to be waterproof (against light rain, at least). It has a small screw to hold the clip to the mount and you can easily adjust the angle of the case to suit your viewing. My only complaint about the case is that it seems very difficult to get the clear plastic window perfectly flush. with your phone's screen, and if there's a lot of space between them, you'll get BAD glare from the plastic screen. My phone is a Galaxy Nexus and this case is not big enough to fit on it and even the screen. The good thing is that it's very versatile and fits almost any portable device or GPS system today. easy. Definitely worth the money. Edit: Having driven 2,000 miles with this case, I can add a few more things: If you use a charger with this device or smartphone, the heat might be an issue for you. In this case, I couldn't keep charging my phone while it was sealed because the battery keeps overheating. So be careful, it can get hot in there.

Pros
  • Sleek design
Cons
  • Annoying