RAM MOUNTS X-Grip Phone Mount with U-Bolt Base and Medium Arm

Bought this for my 98 electra glide. Works great so far. A couple of things: After reading reviews about not getting tether, I wanted to make sure whoever I got mine from included this. I saw Semsons & Co., Inc. had 100% feedback, so I called their customer service number and the woman I spoke with confirmed that they only sell original RAM products packaged by RAM with everything that is included. So I went ahead and ordered from them. I received my package on time and everything (including the tether) was included. So those reading the reviews I highly recommend Semson's to buy from so you don't have to worry about not getting everything. Next thing is the rubber feet. Many stated they fell off or that the included glue didn't work. I had some crazy glue so I used that. The feet are on there nice and solid and after crazy gluing, I feel they will stay in place. I didn't bother using the included glue. Just my suggestion. Next thing are the nylon bolts. Many said they were junk, painted poorly, etc. I think they are fine for what you get. Just be sure to use the proper socket to install them and be careful when putting them on. Mine came new (not used), they installed fine, and none of the paint came off. If I had a con for this mount, it is that like many stated, I had to also move my phone down slightly in the mount so that the upper right foot did not rest on the side buttons. When I first put it in, it rested right on my power button and my phone turned off. After moving it slightly it is now fine and the foot is no longer resting on any of the side buttons (MOTO E 2nd gen). I know that this may concern you seeing the phone isn't centered in the mount, but with the tether it was held in secure. I only got to use it on one ride so far (3hr ride), but it stayed in place and didn't move at all. The only other minor con is that RAM doesn't include any mounting/installation instructions, only a brochure for other products and a one page picture brochure explaining how to use the tether. It isn't rocket science to install it and common sense should be all that you need to figure it out, but for those that rely on instructions, they might not be pleased. Overall I am satisfied with this mount and would not hesitate to buy one in the future. Now I just need to figure out which beverage mount I want to get for the other side of the handlebars.

I use this thing at least 4 times a week and I love it. It mounted to my handlebars on my bike easily and it lets me adjust my phone in almost infinite angles to get it where I need to see it as it records my routes and displays my pace. This is essentially 3 pieces of RAM mount gear in one package. The U-Bolt clamp is great for handlebars or even rearview mirrors. It may be useful on other things also but I’ve only used it on those 2 things. Make sure to tighten equally and don’t over tighten or you could risk crushing something. It is very sturdy though. The arm here is a mid-length arm that’s great for bikes. I have other lengths for other uses in cars and such. It’s a pretty sturdy couple pieces of metal essentially with an easy to turn plastic capped nut. It works great and doesn’t move even on rough terrain. The holder itself is sturdy and keeps my phone even on moderate off-road courses. I have my phone in a rubberized case so that helps with keeping it in place. The only times its fallen out were when I had the phone wrapped in a zip-lock bag as a poor man’s waterproofing, and when I had a major wipeout and got launched off of my bike. I got a waterproof case for rainy days and I try to avoid anything that will make me launch off the bike and through the air, and my phone stays solidly in place. The mount allows the phone to rotate slightly so if you don’t get it quite right when you tighten the arm you can adjust the phone if needed but it is firm and won’t flop around. I’m so happy with this that I’m ordering another for my wife’s bike and a U-bolt so that I can mount this easily onto my other bike. Once you have the RAM mount brackets installed in your car, bikes, motorcycles, or whatever you can easily move the arms and device mounts in seconds. I have RAM mounts to mount my phone, GoPro, GTech, and other devices in my vehicles and they have all served me well.

I think the Ram mount is a little expensive, but it works great! It took me a long time to pull the trigger on this, and I did only after a lot of research on-line. So, for the $50 I paid for this, it works great! The mounting to the handlebar is straight forward with an 11mm wrench. I wish it came with a second mounting option for the dashboard so I didn't have to spend another $40 for a second mount just to get the base. Anyway, the arm can be completely articulated to pretty much any viewing angle, up high or lower, left right, or wherever you desire. The X Grip is great, it squeezes my phone without causing damage or anything like that. I did have to get used to putting the phone in the right spot so the mounts did not push the buttons on the side of my iPhone though. The rubber webbing provided is a little cumbersome to put on at first, but once you get used to it, it really isn't that bad. I have not dealt with this yet, but I am sure I will in the next few weeks as the weather begins to turn colder here in Colorado. I have heard some folks have tightened the arm onto the bar mount while the weather was cold in the morning, and found that the arm was unbelievably tight after it warmed up and the ball mount expanded inside the arm mount. Not really a bad thing, but if it is over-tightened in the cold, and expands in the heat of the day, the nylon/plastic type material may fail. The cons I have only really include the lack of security for the mount itself (arm and X Grip portion). The ball portion is bolted on, so there is no issue there. However, the extension arm with the wing nut to mount the X Grip to the bar mount is very easily taken off. So, you stroll out to the bike and tighten the mount onto the ball on the handlebar, throw the phone in the X Grip, and wrap the rubber retainer around the phone. On the road, there are no issues. You want to make a quick stop at the market, but without a security feature on the mount itself, you hesitate, because you don't want to leave your $50 mount unattended while you run in the store (of course you take the phone with you). I'm a security freak, so these are the things I worry about when I ride through and make stops in the city. Country rides, or group rides, not so much, we mostly leave our helmets on the bikes as well, but alone, I get to worrying. I am sure I could rig something up or replace the wing nut with a more permanent bolt in a few minutes, but it would be nice to have that come from the factory for the price.

This thing seems very rugged. I use it on a motorcycle behind a windscreen to hold a cellphone. I have used for about 100 miles so far with no problems. Mine is installed on a 1 inch bar. The phone I use is a Motorola moto e5 CRUISE without a case. The phone doesn't budge in the slightest when traveling and with moderate wind resistance. Although I haven't used it very long, it seems it will hold up. Now for my issues, starting with the least problematic. The product came in a plastic bag and without instructions (although available on their website), which I found kinda cheap. Second, the silicone safety tether, if used, has to stretch to the point where it seems it might tear with any prolonged use. I constantly remove the phone from the mount, so it is way too tedious to use that. The grip of the device seems to be strong enough anyways. THIRD, the actual ball-bracket that attaches to the bar, specifically the slots for the mounting bolts, where to thin to allow the provided bolts to go through (shown in a picture). I had to shave down about .5 mm total with a file to fit the bolts. DEFINITELY something I should not have to do. I have other engineering changes I would make to it, but that is too nit picky for here. Overall, I am pretty damn satisfied with this product. Update: the 4 rubber grips wore holes in them after a couple months. New ones are needed, eventually.

I have ALS and my independence can be cumbersome. I have a power wheelchair that allows me to cruise around at 5 mph with a 14 mile range. I take my wheelchair on grass, gravel, roads, sidewalks, playgrounds with our granddaughter and I have normally shoved my phone under my thigh. I bought this mount after being a huge fan of their marine cup holder. This X grip is easy for me to squeeze, even with ALS hands. You will see that I bought the long extension arm to get my phone cleared above my drink holder. I took it around my front yard, popped wheelchair wheelies and ran it through the roughest areas of my yard and my phone didn’t slip one bit. I did not use the extra rubber gasket corner grip provided because I’m not vibrating at freeway speeds. Nothing slipped at all. I owned a HD back in the early 2000’s and this would definitely be something I would have invested in. The ball joints on both ends stayed firm and in place. The kit provides a spacer that will take up space in case your mounting tube is too thin. It fits great on my wheelchair armrest tubing, which is very small in diameter. Not sure what the diameter is but the spacer is a game changer . You can see it in the picture above. Love this thing.

Really solid mounting for your phone or other small devices. Ran this mount on my street bike with no issues what so ever. Has held the phone under many riding conditions including, merging onto the highway :) , sharp turns, HEAVY braking (squirrel decided to cross the road) , and track days. Also, ran it on my mountain bike. The thrashing this mount took was probably more than the average person would put it through. By thrashing i mean, down hill mountain biking with roots, rocks of varying sizes, jumps, sharp turns, bouncing off of trees (dont ask) and yeah you get the idea. Holds the iphone 6s perfectly and the rubber webbing thing is great insurance. My phone is encased in a Lifeproof case. The fingers on the mount have the rubber inserts (can be glued in place, comes with a tube of super glue of some kind) accompanied with the rubber texture of the Lifeproof case and it makes for an really good, reassuring hold. One small little issue i came across once, the x-grip CAN come in contact with your volume buttons or what ever other buttons are on the sides. Its a very simple fix really, just MOVE the phone so it wont contact it. Also, make sure the clamps are tight, all of them. Dont over due it though, remember, tight is tight but too tight is broke. Have not come across any other problems what so ever. So, if you need a robust mount for your device go with this. I have not been disappointed. There are other mounts that look very similar to this but would you trust it to hold your VERY expensive device? Sure you can have little Cesar's pizza, but chances are, it is not the same as your local house of pizza place.

Installation is very easy, intuitive and fast. Only 2 screws to tighten. It fitted perfectly on my scooter's mirror. I am riding with it for more than 2 weeks now and it seems to hold perfectly. Even on bad roads with bumps and holes. It allows multiple angle adjustments with a smart spring system to hold one end tight when loosening to adjust. I recommend always to use the rubber spider thingy that goes from the back of the phone for added caution. Oh and it comes with 2 sized U-bolts for different sizes. This way I used the small one to fit on my mirror. My scooter is SYM Joyride200 My phone is Samsung Galaxy A5 (with a medium case) EDIT: 4 month update: By now I admit I got a little lazy and using alot less (ok, not at all) the rubber holder. The thing still works great! Again, even at highspeeds (~100kh) on bumpy roads phone stays put. It does tilt a little bit left-right from the freedom the springs has but that's not an issue. I DO HAVE TO NOTE: the way my phone is located (you can see in the pictures) it is set behind the big windscreen so high speeds doesn't create any pushing force by wind. I would recommend using the rubber on naked bikes/no wind screen.

The mounts are well built and are easy to attach to my motorcycle. The instructions didn't come with it but unless you have difficulties putting together a couple bolts you don't really need them. The one thing I disliked was having to glue the rubber grippers on to the arms. This should have been done at the factory. The superglue gets messy and gets on your hands, it also can drip... so make sure and glue them on off your bike before gluing the grippers. The product is a bit pricey for what you get. The silicone/rubber web or phone holder is also a bit small for larger phones and is a pain to put on your phone, the company should include two or three different sizes - small med and large. If not for these issues this would have gotten 5 stars.

Only issue i have is that the mount can swivel slightly a couple of degrees when tightened up with can unnerve you when travelling at 60mph. Otherwise perfectly good holder.

Installato sulla mia Tracer 900 è molto stabile e tiene ben fermo lo smartphone. Comunque lo uso sempre con l'elastico di sicurezza.... La qualità sembra ottima ma il prezzo è molto elevato.

Las calidades del soporte son muy buenas, es original de RAM, hemos probado tres teléfonos; un iPhone SE de 4” de pantalla y un iPhone 7 (4,7”) y de ajustan perfectamente, en ningún caso da la sensación de inestablilidad.

Great addition to the motorcycle! Bought the RAM mount after several great reviews from fellow riders and I’m happy with the choice! Phone holds firm in the holder with little to no vibrations. Make sure to use the elastic included with it to ensure the phone doesn’t fall out, and it holds the phone more firm than without it. I didn’t use the included u-bolts, as the mount worked using my handle bar bolts with minor modifications.

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