Best way to carry cell phone on road bike?

[kayakergrrrl]

Hi,

I like carrying my cell phone when I ride on area greenways, just in case. But I'm wondering if the vibrations the phone is experiencing are likely to cause damage to it? And whether it matters whether I carry it in my jersey back pocket versus the underseat bag (which I prefer to use).

Anybody have any experience or opinions on this? :>

Back story: my phone seemed buzzy last night, after spending 16 miles lounging in my bike bag. I panicked that I had ruined it, but today it seems OK, so it was probably just poor line quality. But that's what got me (a) scared and (b) wondering.

My cell phone company offers insurance at $4.99 a month, but that adds up over time.

Thanks so much,

Margot

[Irulan]

I'm a mountain biker, and based on the number of cell phones I see crammed into camel backs, stuffed into seat bags, jersey pockets, I'd suggest that most folks don't worry about vibrations etc. I do see a fair number of shoulder holsters on camelbak shoulder straps, if you need access. My one Freeride pal straps her's to a stem holster

irulan

[Kimred]

If you do carry it in your camel back put it in a plastic bag you can get it wet from the condensation of the water especially if you put in a lot of ice like I do on hot days, Or if there is a chance you can get caught in a rain storm. I also wrap mine in paper towels to help give it some padding in case of falls and I don't want it slamming into me and hurting me even more.

[Trek420]

cell phone is in right rear jersey pocket in this

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/catalog/c...?categoryId=13
if I wear a camelback, this clips on the shoulder strap

BTW with reference to earlier threads about cell phone's in an emergency, most cell phones let you program in a custom greeting or message that displays when you turn the phone on. Lots of people put cute messages, slogans, religious sayings etc...

mine now says the same message as on my road ID, that is who to call.

[Dogmama]

I put my cell phone in its case & it goes into my back jersey pocket - or fanny pack if I'm just wearing a sports bra with no pocket. So far, no problems. Kids carry cell phones these days, so they have to be fairly bullet proof, no?

[RoadRaven]

Mine sits in my jersey pocket now, used to be under my seat, but I figure it gets less vibration on my back than in the juddery seat bag... plus, if I need it in a rush I can get it without stopping the bike (if being 'chased' ) or without having to crawl to bike (if just crashed)

Before I had a seat bag I wore it inside my crop top in a plastic bag to stop sweat messing with it...