The Ram Rail EZ-on was the most complicated of the iPhone holders we tested, because it took some flat-pack-style assembly. It even involved a screwdriver to connect two plastic pieces, which made us wonder why it wasn't just moulded as one piece.
Once we put it together, attaching the mount to our handlebars was a simple matter of tightening a couple of cable ties. We liked that Ram included a sticky rubber sheet to wrap the handlebars and ensure the bracket would lodge solidly.
The Ram Rail EZ-on was our least favourite mount, however. The quick-release part wasn't easy to release, and didn't feel terribly secure. We also felt the collection of springs and parts was over-complicated, which means more bits that could break over time.
The bracket that holds the phone was bulky, and it was impossible to put the phone in our pocket while it was still attached. That meant parking the bike involved removing the bracket, lest it be nicked, then separating it from the phone and storing it away.
On the other hand, we had no trouble using the EZ-on, once it was installed. The phone never dislodged, even bouncing through London potholes and speed bumps, and it was held in a good position on the handlebars.
Ram also makes mounts for plenty of other, non-iPhone devices and for heaps of other, non-bicycle modes of transport.
£19.99 from Amazon.co.uk
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Anonymous 13 August, 2010 11:01
Doesn't it ever rain whre you guys live? Only 1 was sort of protective agaist rain (although it was full of condensed water after some time - which will proove very harmful).
Does the closed and watertight "thing" not exist yet?
I drive a motorbike i Denmark where it rains frequently. I need a closed box that lets me operate it while driving (get off my case about the danger of this - I don't care). Besides it must be mount in a secure and maybe suspended manner, that can deal with vibrations.
Anyone?
Anonymous 10 September, 2010 12:59
I have owned both the Go Ride and Dahon iPhone mounts and can not recommend them. The plastic that attaches the holders to the mounts snapped on both. My iPhone is now badly scratched from two falls but miraculously still working. I don't do heavy mileage and only cycle on London roads - which are reasonably smooth. I am tempted by the Velotrac, because it doesn't rely on brittle plastic to attach to the bike, but think I'll hang on until there are more reviews.
Anonymous 16 October, 2010 22:37
of these mounts only the velotrac offers the possibility of accomodating an extra battery. Surely non of these mounts are any good for touring with gps unless they incorporate an auxillary battery. Why has no one done it?