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This article shows you the most popular ways to mount a bike computer to your bike. It covers standard, rounded handlebars and the increasingly popular integrated cockpits, which are not compatible with holders for rounded handlebars. I also include a few tips on reliable bike computer mounts. So, without further ado, let’s dive in.
| Mount Type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Out Front Mount | • Excellent visibility • Great aerodynamics • Pro look • Easy install on round bars | • Exposed in crashes • Cable interference possible • Incompatible with integrated cockpits |
| Stem Mount | • Versatile position • Works with bar bags • Cheap and included • Easy replacement | • Harder to see in drops • Less stable • Not aero-friendly |
| Stem Front Mount | • Excellent visibility • Good aerodynamics • Avoids cable issues • Fits non-standard bars | • No integrated cockpit fit • Stem bolt limited |
| Two-Bolt Out-Front | • Excellent visibility • Great aerodynamics • Frees bar space | • Hard to swap between bikes |
| Stem Top-Cap Mount | • Good visibility when riding in a relaxed position | • Low screen position • Limited adjustability • Not aero-friendly |
| TT Handlebar Mount | • Ideal visibility in aero position | • Needs TT bars |
1. Out Front Mount
The most popular way to mount a bike computer is with an out-front mount, which is often included in the box. It is mostly compatible only with rounded handlebars (± 31.8mm diameter). If you have an integrated cockpit or handlebar of non-standardized diameter, you have to get a two bolt out front mount.
Sometimes, you have to tweak the position of your braking and shifting cables (check out the stem front mount if you can’t find a way around them). Aside from that, installation is easy. You just tighten the screw, attach your bike computer, and you’re good to go.
2. Stem Mount
Stem mounts are versatile because they can be mounted on a stem or handlebar. Their disadvantage is that the position of the bike computer won’t be ideal. But this also depends on your preferred riding position. Most manufacturers include stem mounts in the box. You attach them using rubber bands (Garmin) or cable zip ties (Wahoo).
3. Stem Front Mount
If your shifting and braking cables interfere with the out front mount and there is no way around them, or if you use a different handlebar diameter, the stem front mount is the way to go. These mounts are not compatible with integrated cockpits because they attach using the two stem bolts, as you can see in the following pictures.
4. Two Bolt Out-Front Mount
Owners of integrated cockpits mostly use two bolt-out front bike computer mounts. They attach from the bottom part of your handlebar/stem using two bolts. As you can see in the pictures below, this setup looks clean, minimalistic, and aero.
5. Stem Top-Cap Mount
This is the only bike computer mount type I haven’t tried yet. It cleverly leverages the stem top cap as the attachment point.
BONUS: 6. TT Handlebar Mount
If you are a time trialist, triathlete, or just enjoy riding with a TT handlebar, the best choice is to use a TT handlebar mount.
| Mount | Type | Compatibility | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOM Cycling Out Front Mount | Out Front Mount | Wahoo | Check Price |
| GUB Stem Top Cap Mount | Top Cap Mount | Wahoo | Check Price |
| Best Tek Stem Front Mount | Stem Front Mount | Wahoo | Check Price |
| Dymoece Two Bolt Out-front Mount | Two Bolt Out-front Mount | Wahoo | Check Price |
| Best Tek Stem Front Mount | Stem Front Mount | Garmin | Check Price |
| Dymoece Two Bolt Out-front Mount | Two Bolt Out-front Mount | Garmin | Check Price |
| K-EDGE Two Bolt Out-front Mount | Two Bolt Out-front Mount | Garmin or Wahoo | Check Price |
| K-EDGE Stem Adjustable Mount | Stem Mount | Wahoo | Check Price |
| Garmin Out Front Mount | Out Front Mount | Garmin | Check Price |
| Garmin TT Bar Mount | TT Bar Mount | Garmin | Check Price |
| Corki TT Mount | TT Bar Mount | Garmin or Wahoo | Check Price |
Summary
When mounting a bike computer to your bike, you have multiple options depending on your handlebars. The out-front mount is the most popular, but it’s incompatible with integrated cockpits, so you’ll need to buy another mount if it’s not included.
