Make a Bike Smartphone Holder

Ever wanted to build your own bicycle smartphone holder? Here's something you can try to it will not cost too much!

Steps

  1. Obtain a cheap cell phone holder for cars. The kind that you simply place on your dash using double adhesive tapes work best.
    • Choose a holder that has pivot points or one that can rotate in all directions.
  2. Prepare the mount. A broken shifter lever is perfect for this project. You may be able to buy one cheaply from a bike repair shop.
    • Use a screwdriver to disassemble the shifter lever.
    • Discard everything but the mount.
    • If there are any protruding parts, remove them.
    • Alternatively, disassemble the mount of your bell or horn and just utilize the mount.
  3. Use a grinder to remove any sharp parts.
  4. Mark the center of the base of both the mount and holder.
  5. Carefully drill the centers using a 1/4 drill bit.
  6. Obtain a regular bolt and nut which you will use to combine the cell phone holder to the mount.
  7. Combine the holder and the mount by screwing them together.
  8. Place it on the steering for a test fit.
  9. Obtain another set of bolt and nuts.
  10. Install the mount to the steering.
  11. Place your smartphone in the mount.
  12. Place a call or simply activate your hands-free to call someone.

Tips

  • Since your holder can rotate, you can also use this mount to shoot awesome photos or videos.

Things You'll Need

  • bike
  • cheap cell phone holder for cars.
  • broken shifting lever
  • cutter
  • screwdriver
  • pliers
  • 2 sets of nuts and bolts
  • drill
  • grinder

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