Cycling · Head-to-head
Quad Lock Out Front Mount vs SP Connect Bike Mount
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Bike Phone Mounts: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Quad Lock Out Front Mount combines a proven dual-stage lock with an easy-to-see position ahead of the bars. SP Connect's Bike Mount is a compact, cheaper twist-lock option for standard handlebars.
Quad Lock Out Front Mount
Buy itA secure out-front mount with a dual-stage lock that holds the phone ahead of the bars.
- Patented dual-stage lock with a quick twist-to-attach and twist-to-release.
- Out-front position keeps the phone in view; the standard mount can be reversed to sit over the stem.
- PRO version adds a lower profile and a rigid anodized aluminum arm; 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Needs a Quad Lock case or a universal adaptor that sticks on with 3M VHB adhesive.
- Committing to the system means sticking with Quad Lock cases when you change phones.
- Quad Lock doesn't list a weight on this product page, and the PRO arm cannot be reversed over the stem.
SP Connect Bike Mount
Buy itA compact, cheap twist-to-lock mount for standard handlebars.
- Patented twist-to-lock mechanism for fast, secure attachment.
- Fits 35 mm handlebars, with an adapter included for 31.8 mm bars.
- Fiberglass-reinforced polyamide build that stays light and stiff; handlebar protection film included.
- Needs an SP Connect phone case.
- Only fits 31.8 mm and 35 mm bars, not narrower flat bars.
- SP Connect sells its anti-vibration module separately.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Quad Lock Out Front Mount Our pick | SP Connect Bike Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Road, gravel and commuter riders who want a secure mount they can read at a glance. | Riders on modern road, gravel or mountain bikes who want a low-cost locking mount. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
| Locking | Dual-stage twist lock | Twist-to-lock |
| Position | Out front or over stem | Handlebar |
| Bar fit | 22, 25.4, 31.8 and 35 mm | 31.8 and 35 mm |
| Attachment | Clamp | Clamp |
| Case needed | Quad Lock case or adhesive adaptor | SP Connect case |
| Material | Aluminum arm on PRO | Fiberglass-reinforced polyamide |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
| Best use | Road, gravel, commuting | Standard bars on a budget |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Quad Lock Out Front Mount if
road, gravel and commuter riders who want a secure mount they can read at a glance.
Know before buying: needs a Quad Lock case or a universal adaptor that sticks on with 3M VHB adhesive.
Pick the SP Connect Bike Mount if
riders on modern road, gravel or mountain bikes who want a low-cost locking mount.
Know before buying: needs an SP Connect phone case.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Quad Lock Out Front Mount - A secure out-front mount with a dual-stage lock that holds the phone ahead of the bars. Choose the SP Connect Bike Mount instead if riders on modern road, gravel or mountain bikes who want a low-cost locking mount.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Bike Phone Mounts: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).