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Review on Enhanced Metal Motorcycle Handlebar Mount for Garmin nuvi GPS Devices by Arkon by Derek Helvie

Revainrating 4 out of 5

as strong as a piece of aluminum.

I bought this mount to attach a bike mount that was too small for my handlebars. I liked the holder (Bestrix Universal Phone Bike Mount Holder and it fits a standard 17mm swivel ball). There is no doubt that this mount is well made and durable. The problem I had was that all of the spacers (comes with 3) are hard plastic and didn't allow for the "custom" fit I was hoping for. If the spacers were rubber it would allow more flexibility with custom sizing (most road bars are 31.8mm so neither 30 nor 40 will fit). I ended up using tape to protect the bar and provide a more customized fit. Once installed I think I could hang this thing without moving it's so solid. I'm concerned the props won't weather well and are a bit heavier than I expected (not necessarily a bad thing unless you count every gram on your bike) but works fine for my application.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Functionality