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RAM X-Grip Handlebar Phone Mount — navigation in view without a special case
RAM Mounts X-Grip Phone Mount with Handlebar U-Bolt Base (RAM-B-149Z-UN7U)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Phone navigation
- Most phones and cases
- Tough build
- Splurge gift
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Price: $75.49
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Why this gift works
The RAM X-Grip Handlebar Phone Mount clamps to handlebars from 0.5 to 1.25 inches in diameter with a U-bolt, and holds a phone in RAM's spring-loaded X-Grip cradle on a medium, 3-inch double-socket arm. The cradle takes phones 1.875 to 3.25 inches wide and up to 0.875 inches deep, including a case, so no special case is needed. It is built from marine-grade aluminum, stainless steel and composite, includes a safety tether, and RAM gives it a lifetime warranty.
Riders navigate by phone, and a mount that holds firmly and angles exactly where they want it is one of the most-used accessories on a bike. It works with the phone they already have.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A rider who navigates by phone
- A commuter
- A touring rider
Think twice if
- Their bike vibrates heavily and they use an iPhone
- Their phone case is very bulky
The catch
RAM warns that strong engine vibration can damage iPhone cameras, it fits handlebars only from 0.5 to 1.25 inches, bulky cases over 3.25 inches wide will not fit, and it costs more than basic clamps.
Skip if their bike has strong vibration and they use an iPhone, unless they add a vibration dampener.
Key specs
| Brand | RAM Mounts |
|---|---|
| Model | RAM-B-149Z-UN7U, medium arm |
| Phone fit | 1.875-3.25 in wide, up to 0.875 in deep (with case) |
| Handlebar | 0.5-1.25 in diameter, U-bolts included |
| Arm | 3 in double-socket, B size (1 in ball) |
| Materials | Marine-grade aluminum, stainless steel, composite |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Worth knowing before you buy
- A short-arm version is a separate listing.
- A safety tether is included.
Why we like it
- No special case needed
- Angles any way on the ball joint
- Strong metal build
- Lifetime warranty
What to look for in a motorcycle phone mount
- Case compatibility. Universal cradles work with the case they have; system mounts need special cases.
- Handlebar fit. Check the clamp range against their bars.
- Vibration. Heavy vibration can harm phone cameras - consider a dampener.
Questions people ask
No - the spring cradle grips the phone, including most cases.
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