While new new SP Connect SPC+ system can be a little more fiddly to mount than the previous vesion, it is much more secure. 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.

Wireless charging works fine with the new cases, and the MagSafe compatibility means a suitable charger can snap into place, rather than having to hunt around for the sweet spot. I should say though that performance might depend on your phone – my Galaxy S21 will easily juice up wirelessly with its case on – even with a cheap charger I bought from the Pound Shop – but my Pixel 7 Pro seems to be very unreliable with wireless charging. This is a fault of the Google device though, not SP Connect, and problems appear well documented online . 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. 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. 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 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.

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. 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. 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. With two different length straps and a very effective grip thanks to a silicone band bonded to the rear of the straps, the Universal Mount could be ideal for swapping between motorcycles, and for using on the push-bike – it’ll fit on anything between 20mm and 90mm in diameter, so there’s plenty of versatility. 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.

The new PLUS Experience.

Peak Design has a small selection of motorcycle mounts for its range of phone cases, though some of the prices are quite high. The RAM universal X-Grip mounts are popular with many (including road-test legend Simon Hargreaves), but they’re far from a subtle design, and some users report the phone’s buttons being pressed by the mount’s arms. Is it more of a problem with some devices than others due to the construction of the optical image stabilisation (OIS), and if so, what is the difference in the devices? 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.