REVIEW: QUAD LOCK SYSTEM - MOTORCYCLE MOUNT
Carrying your phone on your bike has been made easy. It’s actually been made easy for a while now! But having recently received our Quad Lock system - now we know for reals.
Carrying your phone on you while you ride can be a little annoying – especially if you need it for navigation or simply aren’t riding with pockets. To be fair, it’s not often that a dirt rider would need their phone out on the track when cutting motos. But Adventure riding and even trail riding and wanting to get some spectacular views on camera – I can see that happening for sure. Shit – I’ve done it myself. Plus, the bonus with the motorcycle mount is that it’s almost guaranteed to fit your MTB too – YUS!
It fits on your moto bars with ease using the 22mm collar. Perfect for when you need to remember who is waiting at home for you.
Quad Lock Blurb
The Quad Lock Handlebar Mount is the ultimate smartphone mount for motorcycles, compatible with all Quad Lock Cases including the Quad Lock Universal Adaptor for other Android phone devices. The mount gives you the flexibility to mount your phone in a convenient and visible location using a rotating head and includes an extension arm if extra clearance is required. With your phone securely mounted to your motorcycle, you can use navigation apps to guide you to your location with ease and always stay connected.
This is what comes in the box - the locking system and mount, plus the different sized inserts for versatility.
Features:
Secure - Patented Dual Stage Locking Mount
Convenient - Use Navigation Apps on the go
Discrete - Small mount size
Multiple Mounting configurations (360 degree arm rotation)
Suits bar sizes ⅞” (22mm), 1” (25mm), 1-⅛” (28mm), 1-¼” (32mm)
Compatible will all Quad Lock Cases and the Universal Adaptor
View from the back on the the Quad Lock mounts
The Dirt on the Quad Lock System
Love it - plain and simple. It works like it says it will and had never come off even during some tip overs. If you yard-sale down the track that would be a different story – obviously. Though the sturdy case will help protect the phone even if it breaks off the mount.
You can use it for training purposes too by perfecting skill and technique on the fly.
The system works in two parts. The phone specific case fits your smart phone perfectly (most Android and iPhone cases available) and has a female locking system in the back that is very unique. The mount is the second part of the puzzle and houses the male locking system with bright blue release lever. When the two are married up and at 45 degree angle and spun clockwise 90 degrees, the bond is near unbreakable from each other. And that’s how it works.
The extension arm allows the quad lock system to be mounted in a lot of different places on the bike.
The extension arm allows the mount to be secured under a cross bar or beside the switch blocks, giving you the ability to locate your phone just about anywhere you need to. The design of the locking system means you can orientate your phone landscape or portrait in seconds without having to adjust the mount, which is handy.
If you have the tab poking out the side of the phone in portrait mode, it makes it even easier to quickly hook and unhook your phone.
Truth be told I have been using the Quad Lock on the MTB much more than the dirt bike as I get out on that more often during the week. The kits comes with different mount sleeves to fit standard and fat bars, as well as a few other sizes in between, including 22mm which is the diameter of your switch block/kill switch locations. It comes with the Allen key you need to install so it’s a complete all in one system.
Chuck the phone on in landscape mode without having to adjust anything if you’re into bike porn. Also the perfect option when putting in those hard training sessions on the MTB and need motivation.
I’ve always liked the look of the Quad Lock system but never pulled the trigger – I should have a long time ago. This is the most used product I have here at The Dirt due to its versatility both on the motorcycle and MTB, and the fact it does what it says it will.
You can check out the Quad Lock Motorcycle system at www.motogear.co.nz and ask for Quad Lock from your local dealer.
Distributed by Darbi Accessories.
You can also get a poncho for the phone to completely cover the phone when your are riding in terrible weather. Nice one!