pain cave device holder, ideas??

Nov 20, 18 6:40

Post #1 of 21 (4628 views)

I have my trainer set up in my basement, with TV and fan. It's a fairly basic setup using Trainerroad and virtual power, which I typically run on my phone. my only "issue" is that because I'm not using a smart trainer, I need to keep an eye on the phone while I'm watching TV, right now I have it set up so that the phone and TV remote are sitting on a large cardboard box off to the left (next to the handlebar). The issue is that it's not in my line of sight, so I find I'm sometimes missing when the interval is supposed to start or end.

I need something that will put the phone in front of me, but not mounted to the bar since I usually have a towel sitting there. I could build something, but I was wondering if any of you smart and resourceful people have found something that works or have already solved this issue somehow.

thanks!

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Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 6:44

Post #2 of 21 (4609 views)

Rolling medical desk. I have this one (http://a.co/d/5SZekLq) and it's awesome. The vertical bar is offset a touch so i can pull it back within an inch or so of my (road) handlebars. Also, cheap.

Last edited by: JASpencer: Nov 20, 18 6:46

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 6:45

Post #3 of 21 (4604 views)

you might be able to clamp this onto your handlebars or a tray table:

https://www.amazon.com/Tryone-Gooseneck-Nintendo-Samsung-Overall/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1542725054&sr=8-5&keywords=tablet+stand

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 6:46

Post #4 of 21 (4600 views)

A music/mic stand with a tray works for me.

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 6:48

Post #5 of 21 (4591 views)

I have this ikea desk and it's perfect as well as reasonably priced. It's actually big enough to where I have my TV sitting on it and can put 2 blower style fans on it (off to each side) and still have plenty of room for my phone/ipad and bottles right in front of me.

https://www.ikea.com/.../products/S49110931/

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [jazzymusicman] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 7:00

Post #6 of 21 (4556 views)

jazzymusicman wrote:

you might be able to clamp this onto your handlebars or a tray table:

https://www.amazon.com/Tryone-Gooseneck-Nintendo-Samsung-Overall/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1542725054&sr=8-5&keywords=tablet+stand

Not exactly the same one, and I don't use it for trainer rides, but I picked up a similar holder at a local HomeGoods for about $10. I work from home a lot and have it clamped to the side of my desk to hold my phone at roughly face level.

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 7:14

Post #7 of 21 (4523 views)

DCR has some clever ideas for building a very inexpensive device thing from music stand parts. https://www.dcrainmaker.com/...de-trainer-bike.html

I got the Wahoo table, and I freakin' love it. It is worth every penny to me.

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 7:15

Post #8 of 21 (4523 views)

I use this phone mount for indoor riding. It works great, needs no special back like a Quad Mount and its easy to get on and off the bars when heading outside. It was only $12. https://www.amazon.com/...ge?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As for a table, I just got this music stand which makes a nice portable bike side table for $37. It does go flat so it makes a nice table. https://www.amazon.com/...ge?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [exxxviii] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 7:18

Post #9 of 21 (4506 views)

the wahoo table is nice, but way out of my budget. I don't need fancy, I just need something that will hold my phone.

great ideas everyone. Thanks...

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Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 7:37

Post #10 of 21 (4471 views)

JasoninHalifax wrote:

I have my trainer set up in my basement, with TV and fan. It's a fairly basic setup using Trainerroad and virtual power, which I typically run on my phone. my only "issue" is that because I'm not using a smart trainer, I need to keep an eye on the phone while I'm watching TV, right now I have it set up so that the phone and TV remote are sitting on a large cardboard box off to the left (next to the handlebar). The issue is that it's not in my line of sight, so I find I'm sometimes missing when the interval is supposed to start or end.

I need something that will put the phone in front of me, but not mounted to the bar since I usually have a towel sitting there. I could build something, but I was wondering if any of you smart and resourceful people have found something that works or have already solved this issue somehow.

thanks!

My bike / trainer is in my bedroom surrounded by a dog (baby) gate.

I use this laptop arm to hold wireless mouse, keyboard, phone (or table). It hangs off the desk out over top of my cockpit.

I use these dual monitor arms on my desk with my computer. When I ride, I swing the one monitor up to the other direction facing the trainer. This way I can Zwift/netflix/game/browse.

I can post a picture later tonight.

"If it costs you 30 minutes at Maryland so what" -dwreal

Last edited by: bluestacks867: Nov 20, 18 7:44

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 8:09

Post #11 of 21 (4418 views)

If you like the $250 Wahoo desk but don't care for the price

- this desk is available from Walmart for $28

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 8:41

Post #12 of 21 (4349 views)

I just use a phone holder for a stroller and the clamp tightens nicely to the brake on the basebar, and I put my towel around it. It's out front enough that I can see it in the aero position while doing workouts, and doesn't interfere if I need to take a rest and hold onto the basebar.

I think we got it at Toys R Us or Amazon for like $10 or so.

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 9:01

Post #13 of 21 (4320 views)

I seriously considered the Wahoo desk for the longest time, and instead tried the medial tables as I couldn't justify the cost. In general I found the medical table too finicky and unstable, but stuck with it for about a year until I bought this Cycling Trainer Desk/table from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/...00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). It's awesome. Let me know if you have any specific questions about it

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Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 10:08

Post #14 of 21 (4265 views)

I put my phone into my BTA bottle cage (wedged into place w/ a rolled up wash cloth). Sweat towel hangs on the bull horns.

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [mgreer] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 10:11

Post #15 of 21 (4246 views)

my BTA would be almost directly under my chin, between my elbows. That's too much sweat dripping directly on my phone for my comfort level. I like to have the towel so it catches any sweat before it gets on the bike. Besides, I have the roadie on there now, and will probably put a mountain bike on it as it gets closer to race season.

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Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [trimule] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 10:17

Post #16 of 21 (4230 views)

I had a look at that today at Walmart (I had to go there anyway to get beef stew seasoning). I'm considering it. There are a couple of laptop tables at Ikea that might work as well. Or I might be stubborn and just make something, since I'm really not happy with the workout space overall.

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Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 10:37

Post #17 of 21 (4194 views)

This is all you should need https://www.amazon.com/...eywords=phone+tripod

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 10:55

Post #18 of 21 (4156 views)

I second the music stand. That is what I use. Never tried a desk or medical table, but I like that I can set my devices up on an angle for the best viewing. I can pull it in close to my bars, angle it around, and raise/lower it till it is just right.

I have a power-strip taped to the back of it with my phone charger, ipad charger, and headphones charger plugged in. I then put velcro on my TV remote, apple TV remote, fan remote, and speaker remote so I have a row of remotes velcro-ed to the top of the stand. My music stand has become my little trainer control panel.

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [TennesseeJed] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 17:13

Post #19 of 21 (4026 views)

Third vote for a music stand

I have one like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/...keywords=music+stand

sit the stand flat and it'll hold a laptop fine with room for a water bottle, tv remote and your phone or tilt it up for a tablet. Couldn't ever imagine spending Wahoo desk type money on a table when the alternatives are like 10x cheaper!

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 17:38

Post #20 of 21 (3998 views)

I bought this knock off Wahoo desk last week and it’s quite simply the greatest thing ever.

https://www.amazon.com/...;keywords=Wahoo+desk

Re: pain cave device holder, ideas?? [logella] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 18 19:29

Post #21 of 21 (3943 views)

logella wrote:

I bought this knock off Wahoo desk last week and it’s quite simply the greatest thing ever.

https://www.amazon.com/...;keywords=Wahoo+desk

So, after all that, I realized tonight while I was on my 90 minute trainer ride that I could simply cut a large hole out of one side of the cardboard box I use. problem solved, cost $0...

Thanks folks...

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