The concept of the universal mount “Finn” is as simple as it is ingenious. It puts an end to the need for a new holder for every new iPhone model and is otherwise not picky about the smartphone brand. The makers of Finn come from Austria and advertise with nothing less than the slogan "For every smartphone, for every bicycle handlebar, fits in every pocket!". How it works? With a fairly flexible material: silicone. You can see exactly how it works in the following video on the homepage getfinn.com place.
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Compatibility List
Now you might wonder whether your own smartphone is actually supported. For this reason I have put together a list of models that were named in customer reviews and are therefore almost certainly compatible with the Finn:
- Apple iPhone 4 / 4s
- Apple iPhone 5 / 5s - also with LifeProof cover
- Apple iPhone 6/6plus
- Google Nexus 5
- LG Nexus 4
- LG Optimus
- Sony Xperia
- sony xperia go
- Sony Xperia Ray
- Sony Xperia S
- Sony Xperia Z2
- Sony Xperia Arc S
- Samsung S2 +
- Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) / S2 Mini (GT-S6500)
- Samsung Galaxy S3
- Samsung Galaxy S4 / S4 mini / S4 ini duos
- Samsung Galaxy S5 / S5 mini
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (5,3 inch)
- Cubot S208 (5 inch)
- Zopo ZP780
- Motorola Moto G
- HTC 8x (4,3 inch)
- HTC one
- HTC One M8 - also with a thick Spigen case
- HTC Wildfire S
- Moto G with Motorola Flip Shell
- C: geo
- Alcatel One Touch Idol X
- Phablet Acer Liquid S1
- HUAWEI Ascend W1
- Nokia E71
- Nokia Lumia 820
The Finn is identified as a bicycle holder, but I have found a video, in which a user also uses it as a smartphone holder for the motorcycle. I suppose it depends a bit on the thickness of the motorcycle handlebar and the size of the smartphone. A thick motorcycle handlebar and a Samsung Galaxy S5 should bring the Finn to the edge of what is possible. Although a customer even his Acer phablet attached to a bicycle handlebar with the Finn bracket - without it tearing.
By the way, Finn's customer service is very courteous. All customer reviews that have reported about a cunning Finn have been updated with a new one in a short time.
It is also highly praised by Ingress playerswho think it is a must buy for Ingress cyclists. I don't know the game directly, but you have to navigate the city using your smartphone.
It is also interesting that the bracket can easily handle even very rough terrain. One user was even on an alpine cross and on various MTB tours with it and only has praise for the Finn. So it actually seems to live up to its good reputation.
I also found some practical tips ...
- When the Finn is not needed, a user can roll it up and tuck it under the bicycle saddle. He's been doing this for quite a while and hasn't lost it yet. Due to the silicone, of course, it also has a very good “grip” and is held in place.
- The Finn can also be used very well to attach a power bank to the bike bar. When you are out and about with the navigation software, it sucks a lot of battery and on longer tours a small power bank is not wrong.
Purchase option with voucher
If you want to get the Finn, you also get a voucher for a city of your choice for bicycle navigation "Bike City Guide” to that. You can buy it here at Amazon, for example – price approx. 12 EUR:
Update: There has been a new design Finn since April 2015. It has been completely redesigned and improved and is here with me in the blog been tested.
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Jens has been running the blog since 2012. He acts as Sir Apfelot for his readers and helps them with technical problems. In his spare time he rides electric unicycles, takes photos (preferably with the iPhone, of course), climbs around in the Hessian mountains or hikes with the family. His articles deal with Apple products, news from the world of drones or solutions to current bugs.
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