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3D-Printed Out-Front Bicycle Computer Mount: Custom Fit to Your Bike
3D-Printed Out-Front Bicycle Computer Mount: Custom Fit to Your Bike
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Why do you want it?
You use either a Garmin or Wahoo bike computer (or both) and are looking for a computer mount for your bike that has following features:
- Angle Adjustable
- "Hidden" GoPro-style mount for accessories + an included 20mm extender if additional compatibility or movement range is needed
- Easy to level and remove
- Lightweight: as little as 34g for a stem mount, and 24g Blendr / ICS Mount
- Repairable w/replaceable 1/4 turn inserts and other parts
- Resistant to flex, even offroad
You are either using a stem that uses M5 bolts with a 24-45mm bolt spacing on the bottom two bolts, or your bike uses an ICS, Blendr, or other GoPro-style accessory attachment for a computer.
Right now, these are produced to order with a ~10-day lead time. As volumes increase, we intend to try to shorten the lead times for common fitments and lower the price.
Note: Please contact us about specific compatibility with Ritchey and Pro stems.
What is it?
This mount is designed to be customizable and easy to install. The body of the mount is printed to match your specific stem, provided the bolt spacing is 24-40mm. If the option you need is not yet listed, message us, and we will adjust our design to suit at no additional charge.
This computer mount features +/- 45 degrees of angle adjustment, allowing you to find a level position for your computer. Additionally, the "hidden" accessory mount is designed to accept two-prong GoPro-style accessories with a +/-15 degree adjustment from the angle of the computer mount.
The angle adjustment also allows for easy installation, as you can flip the mount up to gain unobstructed access to the stem bolts. No flex bits or ball heads needed here. The design of the stem bolt adapters eliminates the need for additional standoffs or small parts, ensuring the mount remains centered during installation and does not tilt to one side.
Inspired by the need for a solid yet lightweight mount to hold a Garmin 1030/1040 and an aero sensor, this mount is designed with 3D-printed nylon in mind to be stiff and resistant to movement and flexing over bumps and rough terrain.
A 20mm extension is included with each mount, as the screen hinges on some larger action cameras may contact the mount. If you require one of these and did not receive one with your purchase, please reach out to us, and we will send you one.
An aero-section-based extension for use with an aero sensor is also available here: https://aprotobike.com/products/gopro-style-aero-extender-50mm
A similar extension that can be used with this mount for lights etc. is here: https://aprotobike.com/products/gopro-compatible-mount-adapters-1-4-turn-for-garmin-magene-etc-radar-lights-and-lights We recommend the +30mm version for more adjustability and clearance.
Both are 50% off when bundled with this mount.
The stem bolt adapters are made from 3D-printed, heat-treated, and hard-anodized 6061 aluminum to ensure the stem bolts stay secure. If you prefer to use an existing GoPro-style mount adapter, ICS or Blendr mount, that option is also available.
There are three different versions of this mount:
- Stainless: 18-8 stainless M5 hardware and silver anodized aluminium stem bolt adapters
- Titanium: Silver 6/4 (Grade 5) M5 titanium bolts and silver anodized aluminum stem bolt adapters
- Blackout Ti: Black 6/4 (Grade 5) M5 titanium bolts and black aluminum stem bolt adapters
The weight of the mount using the stainless bolts is ~43-47g and is ~34-38g
The mount also includes features you probably don't care about, but we did. Like the ability to drain water to ensure your computer's altimeter doesn't get waterlogged, and a design that uses countersunk hardware where it matters. We considered aero in the design, but we won't make a claim since we can't test anything that accurately.
Lastly, the computer mount uses a standard, injection molded 1/4 turn puck. Using a 2mm hex or Allen wrench, you can remove and rotate the puck for compatibility with both Wahoo and Garmin devices. These 3rd party inserts are also replaceable if they break.
If you break any part of this mount, we will replace it at cost for as long as these mounts are sold.
Installation instructions can be found here.
How is it Made?
This 3D-printed computer mount is made from a combination of PA12 Nylon and hard anodized, heat-treated 6061 aluminum.
Nylon parts are professionally printed in the USA using commercial-grade HP MJF machines. 6061 parts are SLM-printed by a leading 3D printer operator based in China and anodized by the same production partner.
Injection-molded parts, bolts, nuts, and washers are globally sourced.
Note: Items are produced when ordered and have a 4-10 day lead time. This purchase is ONLY for the mount, a 20mm extender, and related hardware. Any additional mounts, bike computer, aero sensor, etc., are not included and are pictured for illustrative purposes only.
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I like how lightweight this mount is, but I love the hidden GoPro mount. I sometimes run a cut-off beam light. The ability to add it when I need to without a visible adapter is a feature I didn't know I wanted.
