SP CONNECT Bike Bundle II Universal Clamp

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Remember I said how I’d dropped my phone off the bike? It was mounted to the S1000XR I owned then – so about a meter and a half off the ground – and while riding at a good 60mph the phone was suddenly waving in front of me, attached to the USB cable that was charging it. Before I could react, it disappeared behind me and bounced down the road. This is all the damage sustained after my phone bounced down the road at 60mph in an SP Connect case We have had reported issues with all brands we make phone cases for. However, other than with Apple, there have been too few issues with the other brands to name any model or brand as being at risk. Disappointingly, the SP Connect Charging Suction Mount does not come with a USB adaptor. As many cars now have USB outlets, I guess it’s not an issue for a lot of people, but do budget for a good-quality QC 3.0 one if you have an older motor like me.

As before, you can use a standard wireless charger with the SP Connect phone cases, but MagSafe compatibility is now standard too. We reserve the right to not print any content that contains profanity or pornographic material. This is in accordance with our company's values and standards. After using SP Connect for almost four years on a very wide variety of bikes, the only time I had an issue was after mounting my Galaxy S20 directly to the bars of a Kawasaki W800 using the Universal Mount. When I stopped to take a picture, the camera was shaking continuously and couldn’t settle but after restarting the phone it was cured.So far, over 95% of the issues involve Apple smartphones. Of these, mostly devices in the iPhone X, 11 and 12 series are affected (there are no issues with the iPhone 12 Pro Max, which has an OIS design called Sensor-Shift OIS). Issues associated with the iPhone 13 series are very rare. No issues have been reported with the iPhone 14 series. (All models of the iPhone 13 & 14 series use sensor-shift OIS.) Our Anti Vibration Module was first released in July 2020. It was developed internally with consultancy from an external team of frequency specialists. The tests were carried out in the laboratories of the FH Wr. Neustadt (University of Applied Sciences - Austria). The quality of the image provided by the customer must meet print standards to ensure a high-quality final product. You will be alerted if the quality is insufficient. Fitting an SP Connect SPC+ mount to your bike will vary depending on which you’ve bought, but generally it’s a simple process that just requires one or two Allen keys (which aren’t supplied in all the kits). As with any case, dust will still collect inside, so it’s worth popping your phone out every so often for a clean. The interior has a soft fabric to protect your device, but grit around the edges will, inevitably, cause some marks eventually. I’ve yet to see any phone case that avoids this.

My Samsung Galaxy S21 has no such issues, immediately entering fast wireless charging mode when used with a QC 3.0 cigarette lighter adaptor. There’s nothing wrong with this mount, but be aware that Google’s Pixel at least can be very awkward when it comes to wireless charging.When fitting you’ll need to decide whether you want to have your phone in a horizontal or vertical position, as apart from on the universal mount, you can’t change it without unscrewing it due to the way the phone attaches with a 90° twist. Most of the mounts have adjustment in 6° increments, so you should be able to get your phone to sit straight to most parts of the bike. While I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the SP Connect system, there are other options. Here are a selection of others to consider… A significant difference between most Samsung and Apple devices is that the OIS in Samsung devices is deactivated when the camera is not being used, whereas the OIS in Apple devices is always activated.

Problems with my Pixel 7 Pro’s wireless charging are very noticeable here, and I have seen it losing power despite being correctly mounted while using Google maps. As I haven’t been able to find a cure yet, I wouldn’t recommend this for a Google phone (and would be cautious when buying any wireless charger). This does not appear to be a problem related to the SP Connect cases, or specific to the Charging Suction Mount, and the wireless charger with hard wire kit I have on the bike is fine with the Google device.Peak Design has a small selection of motorcycle mounts for its range of phone cases, though some of the prices are quite high. According to our tests, frequencies in the range of 30-60Hz cause the issues. Actual peak frequencies can vary depending on the weight and setup of the phone mount. The SP Connect Charging Anti Vibration Module includes the company’s vibration damping system (details below), and is made from machined aluminium that’s well sealed against the weather. The new case design is noticeably slimmer, and comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 SPC case with the new SPC+, it’s obvious how much more compact it is. The vibrations from the motorcycle engine cause the impairment – the vibrations from the road are not an issue as they are too volatile.

No, a pattern cannot be discerned. The reported cases were a broad mix of makes and models – models that occurred more frequently corresponded to the quantity of respective motorbikes on the market. Furthermore, there is no difference between the type of engine. The new SPC+ design might be a little more fiddly to attach, but try as I might, I can’t get it to attach anything other than totally securely. It’s slimmer, stronger and MagSafe compatible, but most importantly, the new SPC+ is much more secure. This happened because, with the previous SPC mount design, it was possible to locate only one of the lugs when fitting. If you didn’t realise, the phone could shake loose, so it was important to take care when fitting your phone. Mous has also developed a range of motorcycle mounts to suit its cases, though options are rather limited for now, and prices seem to be on the high side. Based purely on anecdotal evidence, I’ve long had a theory that it’s mainly Apple devices that have a problem with vibration on bikes, but when I bought my Pixel 7 Pro I was worried about the telephoto lens, which rattles when you shake it. I’m pleased to say though that after several months on my R1250GS (using the Anti-Vibration Charging Mount), I’ve had no problems at all, and my S21 (and previous S20) were mounted direct to various bikes without any issue other than that day on a W800.Tests conducted on motorbikes showed that they experienced acceleration forces of up to 4G, and our laboratory tests were conducted with forces of up to 7G. At SP Connect, we are proud to offer high-quality print-on-demand services to our customers. However, we are also responsible for ensuring that the content we produce is in line with our values and legal standards. We appreciate your understanding and assistance in helping us to maintain these standards. So we ask all of our customers to comply with this disclaimer when using our services. While new new SP Connect SPC+ system can be a little more fiddly to mount than the previous vesion, it is much more secure. I really can’t stress enough just how much slimmer the SP Connect SPC+ case feels, and I should point out too that the buttons are very easy to press still, thanks to slots cut around them that help them move easily – a pricey ZAGG case I had before was much more intrusive thanks to a less considered design.