I've had a Quad lock on my M1200S for the past 4 years. Worth every penny. I do admit, it can give a false lock with only 2 tabs engaging in the socket but it is fairly obvious it's not seated properly. Also I bought the adhesive lock plate as they didn't offer the case for my phone model. The 3M adhesive is so strong it will forever be part of my phone case and hasn't degraded even through 5C to 35C days and riding in the sun and rain. Vibrations haven't been an issue even without the damping part.
Thanks for your message. I agree - great value for money. Frequency incompatibility issues only affect certain bikes with certain phones and even then, the chances are small. The voice of social media, can distort the truth. Still, good to see Quad Lock and SP Connect developing products to counter this.
Thanks for your comment! I was a bit worried if the 3M will hold onto my phone's case. You cleared my doubts. I just hope it also works while offroading.
Thanks so much for this review! Finally someone who clearly shows the differences between Quad Lock and SP Connect, with the important one for me: portrait and landscape capability!
Hi Danny, Glad it was helpful! Yes, Quad Lock portrait and landscape - no mechanism and no tools required; SP Connect, portrait OR landscape (Allen key required) - with moving mechanism in phone case.
Have been using SP connect for years now. Have been driving over 250km p/h and never lost a phone. Also works great. With one hand connecting and dismounting. Perfect. Also works with GoPro accessoires! Which is a big plus!
Hi Yer - thanks for your comment. Yes, the SP Connect is a very versatile kit with plenty of options available. It's robust and the only one reviewed which uses aircraft-grade aluminium. I must admit, the SP Connect is easier to mount/dismount than QuadLock which can be a little fiddly to locate but does offer the benefit of landscape/portrait while on the move.
I think for me being on a CBT and trying to save for my full A licence that Oxford is great, I love the rubber to help with vibrations as well, as well I never use a case for my phone so I could just buy a cheap one to stick the back on to. I’ve been looking for weeks for a mount but just can’t spend the money to get a quad lock. I’m so glad you reviewed the Oxford one. Thank you.
i have a quad lock knock off from amazon, came with the vibration damper all for 16 quid, i just replaced the adhesive on the universal phone adapter with gorilla 3m adhesive and it's solid as a rock
Also a Brightonian here! Just bought a Quadlock for my GS as they now offer an anti-vibration damper. Apparently without it, a lot of the cameras stability motors die.
Hey fellow Brightonian - well even though I do just live along the coast. 😁 Yes there are frequency/vibration incompatibility issues but appears to only be affected by engines of certain motorcycles and particular models of smart phone; it can damage the camera stability feature. Regardless of mount used, it is only an extension to the handlebar so likely the phone could be damaged without something in place to suppress the vibrations. Quad Lock has been proactive to invest in R&D to develop a vibration dampener to stop vibrations from reaching the phone. It was released in September 2020. Even without a Vibration Dampener, my brother, a good friend and I have been using our iPhone 11 Pros riding KTM and Triumph without issues but we each bought one anyway for peace of mind. £15 is a small price to pay. Thanks for your comment Sam. 👍🏼
The problem is that the vibrations from the engines can damage the OIS (optical image stabilization) mechanism on the phones. OIS is only present on high end phones. So, no worries on cheaper phones.
Really like your video here. Very detail comparison, just what I need, I'm think to get quad lock or SP but I think I make my desision. And also giving a like because you ride a KTM, similar to what I'm riding and thinking to put the phone mount on.
Thanks for the like too. V-Twins on a KTM are very vibey. While SP Connect and Quad Lock offer anti-vibration features, it is sure to vastly reduce issues with the phone. It's a personal choice and hopefully my vid helped you to make that decision. So, which did you go for?
Hi Bravery Default. Glad I could help! Most of my biking buddies who use mounts use Quad Lock - no additional tools required with portrait and landscape options being available while on the move. That said other riders who use SP Connect had completely valid reasons too.
Thanks indeed, you just cleared the sp out off the way for me. It's probably gonna be a quad lock. Good video, simple, straightforward yet very informative and likable.
Thanks for dropping me a line. It was a no brainer for me and glad it helped you with a decision. The QuadLock is a great bit of kit and even more so now that they have the vibration damper.
You're welcome. With all the promo SP Connect did last year, not once did they mention the 'key'. QuadLock is simple, robust and well-priced. Even more reassured now that it has a vibration dampener.
It's not the 'wobbling' that affects viewing. That's all good. It's the higher frequency engine vibrations resonating through the frame and handlebars that can affect the sensitive image stabilisation features found in some later smartphones that's can be the main issue - hence vibration dampers.
HI Gary. Thanks for your comment. The majority of my biking buddies using mounts have Quad Lock. Simple, versatile and good value. A few use SP Connect and they too are happy with their purchase. It's all about user preference and if I was able to shed some light to assist your decision, then I'm glad I was able to help. Did you buy one? My wife now has the Chinese Cheapie attached to her exercise bike. ;)
I’m sure all handlebar-mounted Cliqrs are provided for cycles, scooters and motorcycles. Oxford kindly supplied me this one for review knowing I rode a motorcycle, basically emphasising its universal application.
Thanks for the review. One question: why didn't you show the mobiles with display switched on? That way one could see how the vibrations affect usability
Hi Daniel, thanks for watching and appreciated. Good question which I will gladly answer. The vibrations don't affect visual usability when looking at the screen - it's how engine vibrations could affect sensitive image stabilisation features found in current smartphones. This has been a huge concern for smartphone users considering which mount to use with their motorcycles. SP Connect and Quad Lock have been pro-active to develop anti-vibration products to dampen harmful frequencies that resonate from certain engines through the frame and handlebars which could ultimately damage the sensitive image stabilisation functionality. As such there was no need to keep the display on instead focusing on the phone mount features and benefits. I hope this helps.
Thanks for your comment. I love my QuadLock set up. Confident using it with my iPhone. Sorry to hear they don't seem to have a case. Maybe drop them a line direct to see which version could be compatible.
If you go with their 1 inch ball and a ram mount arm. It will give you vibration damping. Tne ram mount ball is rubberize. So it wont transfer the vibration. Just a fyi.
@@-Xaverius some on the x grip when not using the backup silcone strap. But they have come out with the quick grip that do away with the silicone strap. And it holds even better. X grip has been out for over 10 years. It was time for a newer and batter design.
Sorry for the late reply. Did you buy Quad Lock? After I did the vid, I realised how ridiculous my old dark wind deflector looked so bought a clear Puig. Much better and doesn't bother me when focus when looking ahead. 😉👍🏼
No yet but i am going to, the Puig sounds great, i've watched a lot of positive vids on them, but being an older , retired person i have to watch my pennies@@o75uk
The downside to Quadlock is the price. At the time of this post, it’s over $130, for me to have the setup with the anti vibration thing. That seems a bit excessive for a little piece of plastic and a phone case. Let’s be honest here, that’s .50 of plastic and the only reason it cost that much is they beat everyone to market and are charging a premium to keep and elevate the brand. I’m sure it’s good, but not almost $150 good.
Hi, M. P. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. I'm sure many would agree with you; however, I see Quad Lock as good value for money. To buy the Quad Lock mount, phone case, and vibration dampener in the UK is just under £70. It is a well-designed piece of plastic that is easy to use, simple, safe, secure, strong and reliable. The research, design and development, using high-grade materials manufactured to deliver a quality product to serve a purpose and protect your device from damaging engine vibrations, speaks volumes in the vast quantities sold worldwide. Yes, there are cheaper alternatives, but you get what you pay for. At the end of the day, it's all down to personal choice and budgets, and I highlighted just a few of what is available. For me, I would rather spend a little more on a proven quality product which I still use today, than spend £1000 replacing a damaged iPhone.
@@o75uk Mmm whilst that maybe true, have you seen the chinese copy of quad lock, myself and my son found the best way to do it, was get the amazon £10 mount, but whatever you do don't use the adhesive they supply to mount the phone pad, instead substitute a 3M vhb pad, my son used the cheap amazon mount with the actual quad lock phone case for the s23, done this way saves you two thirds of the quad lock cost, and before anyone say that those mounts are shit, two guys tested the cheap one against the actual quad lock, going as far as putting rope around the case while mounted on the bike and pulled with all his weight, the conclusion was only the cheap adhesive was weak, replace that and the cheaper mount was just as strong as the three times more expensive quad lock
You can‘t unlock the SP Case if it isn‘t in the right direction. So you will never need the small tool, which is actually a stand, to turn it in the right direction again.
In all the promo vids I've seen with SP Connect, they never mention the 'key'. I hear what you're saying but there is always a possibility the mechanism, built into the phone case, slipped into an incorrect position. That said, two mates I know swear by SP Connect and never encountered issues. I prefer the more simplistic QuadLock as no other tools are required.
Hi have you used the Oxford cliqr anymore im thinking about getting an Oxford cliqr but im very weary on phone mounts and its quite in my price range how good would you say it is out of 10.
The Oxford Cliqr is an excellent bit of kit for the price. Ideal for those on a budget. I would buy an extra phone cover to stick the self-adhesive tab. Buy it, try it; you can always send it back if it wasn’t what you expected. For a product that’s £30, it’s a strong nine out of ten for me. 👍🏼
Thanks for that. But. I’ve been using my quadlock for the past few months and unfortunately the case mechanism ( the location spigots have worn down allowing the case when in landscape mod to rotate around as out 5 degrees it’s so annoying any more than that and it could easily release itself. I have loads of quadlock stuff inc chargers etc but feel they need to do something about the case location , making it a little less prone to wear ,
Hey g l, thanks for your comment. Sounds like you're a heavy user and suppose everything is prone to wear and tear. Have you replaced the cover? Since I went with Quad Lock, I love the brand. I even bought a car mount which also acts a a brilliant mount for my office desk too.
@@o75uk I've actually lost the phone in the end after a year of use. The edges on the lock got loose, and keep an eye that rubber on the mount doesn't unglue. Cost me my Galaxy S22 and all the hassle with restoring..
I know. Bad isn’t it? Tall screens were never great with SMTs. I found an old deflector popped it on for one ride, realised how hideous it looked and replaced with a clear one from Puig. A lot better now. 👍🏼
When I recorded this four years ago, RAM mount wasn't on my radar. I think I mention the Quad Lock and Case is around £50. The vibration damper is an optional extra. Take a look at their website for current pricing. 👍🏻
Hi Val, thanks for your comment but I've never heard of Rokform until you mentioned it. It appears to be sold in the US. We're in the UK. Maybe if I do another comparison video, I'll drop them a line if they sell to the UK and Europe too.
is that a puig dark or light tint windscreen? I'm looking to get one for my Benelli TRK but not sure which one to order. Its getting shipped over to India from the Netherlands so returns are a no go.
The dark looks like the air deflector attached in this vid. I changed it soon after. If you want to compare against clear, check my recent vids. Dark isn’t great. I prefer the light tint of the main screen.
There is very little by way of case size differences hence no reason to mention it apart from the Quad Lock was more of a tight fit. I wasn't keen on the moving mechanism with the SP Connect.
haaaaaa screw oxford cliqr adhesive is a bad idea and if you go that route better off with the larger quadlock universal however adhesive do fail wether it be cold or heat they are not a good idea. The reason oxford wont show it on a case is with certain cases like tpu the adhesive doesnt stick well. I made a great magnet mount with metal plates under my thin tpu cover but on my new phone i use a slighty thicker case and although the magnets are really strong the force is not as good so quadlock for me
May be a bad idea but the adhesive strength they supplied is phenomenal. I just had to revisit the tab on the back of my phone cover and still can't shift it. I think if this tab was on the back of my phone, it'll be a permanent feature. 😂 I'd avoid the use of magnets is it could effect the compass and magnetic sensors inside the phone which won't help GPS/location apps for example.
