CARRY A PHONE WHILE BIKING

Best Ways to

Whether for navigation, music, pictures, or just old fashioned phone calls, many of us like to carry a smartphone when we bike. But where to put it? And how to keep it safe?

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Handlebar Mount

Pros: screen and controls accessible Cons: not protected from rain or crashes

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Pros: protected, screen visible and (mostly) usable Cons: screen can be hard to use, buttons not always accessible, bulky, hard to get in and out

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Top Tube Pouch

Pros: easy and cheap (if you already wear a jersey), buttons somewhat usable Cons: not protected, can't see screen while riding

Jersey Pocket

Pros: protected, can carry other small items or even drinking water Cons: can't use phone screen while riding, may be uncomfortable if fit is bad

Hip Pack

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Your experienced riding buddy in digital form, there for you when you need it most (like in the middle of nowhere, with no internet).