Quad Lock Case for iPhone SE (3rd / 2nd Gen) / 8/7 Black

Thin and light case, protective, holds my iPhone 7 Plus very securely to my Quad Lock Out Front mount, even when the ride is bumpy.The design of the mount system makes it easy and quick to mount or unmount your encased phone on the bike mount, good for those Kodak moments that happen on your ride.The case fits on the phone very securely. Some people like this case enough to use it daily, even when not biking. You certainly could - it's thin, easily pocketable, and the part on the back that attaches to the bike mount protrudes very slightly--less than you'd expect from the pictures.I have 2 other cases I prefer to use when I'm not biking. It's really not hard to put the Quad Lock case on or take it off when you're done with your ride, so that's great if you need to swap cases frequently like me.I like that the case is sold separately from the different mounts Quad Lock makes. A year ago, I invested in Quad Lock mounts for my two bikes plus a Quad Lock case for my iPhone 6 Plus. When I upgraded to the 7 Plus last fall, I didn't have to upgrade the mounts, just the case.There's a clear cover available for the case which isn't included with it. The price for the case alone is reasonable, but the case + cover costs more than I want to spend. But I can survive without the clear screen cover - the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are more water-resistant than previous iPhones, and if I get stuck in a downpour, I don't mind putting my phone in a pocket.The Quad Lock case plus mount isn't cheap. But it's well made, very secure and protective, and I expect will last a long time.One tip for people who haven't used a handlebar mount for their smartphone: leaving the map app open and the phone's GPS on will drain the battery quickly. I'm getting better battery life with my 7 Plus than I've had with any previous iPhone. But still, make sure you're fully charged before a long ride.

I am a phone dropper. There. I've said it. I drop my phone at work, at home, at the gym, at the store, everywhere.I also like to run with this big honking iPhone 7 Plus on my arm. Also, I like to take pictures and do not want to fight with an armband where I am trying to tug the dang thing out of a slip in pocket.The Quad Lock case has been my go to since iPhone 5. It has even improved since then. It is easier to grip (but I am a phone dropper, so I still drop my phone), I like the matte look and feel. It has a lip on the screen side and fits perfectly to my phone. Were it not for the back (functionally, it needs the protrusion to fit to the actual armband) it would be very slim indeed and really does not add much bulk.I slip the phone in and out of my pocket with ease. It does not catch on clothing and does not feel like I have a brick in my pocket (outside of the larger size of iPhone 7 Plus).Because of the lip, I do not use a screen protector. I have now had my phone for 4 months and have dropped it at least 5 times a month from standing height (er, I am not tall, <5'6") but also fumbling it during a run where it skidded for several feet to a stop. No screen scratches, breaks, or cracks.I love that I can take this off the armband with a quick push twist and right back on. Sunsets, sunrises, vistas, trails, hikes, everything gets captured quick (to my wife's dismay) and goes onto twitter, instagram, and facebook.drawbacks? The velcro on the armband itself gives way after time.

Please note that I am including this same review for the Quad Lock Bracket for my bicycle (needed to mount this phone on my bicycle)I love Quad Lock. I have been looking for a way to mount my phone on my bicycle in the most minimal way and that was very strong and would minimize the possibility of hitting a bump and having the phone fly off. I wanted the phone to be in front of me so I have use my GPS or one of many riding apps on my phone while riding. I noticed Quad Lock in a bicycle store while on a trip and became interested how it worked. The bicycle bracket is not much bigger then my GoPro bracket and you have several options as to where the bracket mounts on the bicycle (e.g. on the handlebar stem or out in front of the handlebars). You also do not have do deal with a clamp that holds your phone or a case/pouch you have to put you phone into. When I got home I decided to go for it. It was an excellent decision. It is amazing. I am able to lock the phone into the bracket and it is so strong (but unobtrusive) that I am able to lift my whole bike by picking up the phone. I also like the fact that the case for your phone that contains the Quad Lock looks like any other case so I NEVER take my phone out of the Quad Lock case. My Otterbox case is now just sitting in a draw since I use the Quad lock case all of the time. Since that time have purchased mounts for my other bikes (mountain and road bikes) as well as the car Windshield mount.The only con I have is "Why is Quad Lock equipment so expensive?"