I've been using a Garmin Out-Front mount since 2022 on a road bike. I bought a second for a gravel bike. Based on the name and pictures I assumed that this was the same mount, it is not. The 2022 version has the mount about 3.5 inches in front of the handlebar. This new version has the mount about 3 inches in front of the mount. The new mount is functional but it is not as user friendly because it is more difficult to push the buttons on the bottom of the Garmin bike computer.
I got these for road cycling, but I ended up using them mostly for running, because that's where they shine (and as the name implies, that's mostly what they are for). I pair them to my Garmin while running and have zero complaints. They are excellent. I do also using them riding, but obviously they are open ear headphones and if you have any significant wind noise you will have to crank the volume to get decent audio, which defeats the purpose because you can't hear what's around you. I can't wait to try these while mountain biking when it gets cooler, because I bet they will be outstanding at those slower speeds. They are also great for longer road climbs and you can just deal with the wind noise on the way down.
This heart rate monitor is the most comfortable I've ever used. Chest straps always felt like they were compressing my lungs slightly and I couldn't wait to get them off, I forget this COROS monitor is even on. It's far more accurate and responsive than any of the wrist based sensors I've used and the battery life is excellent, I rode 200 miles in the cold and rain and it still had 78% battery when I was done! This is a must have upgrade for serious athletes.
I found this Garmin mount to be surprisingly heavy for being made of plastic, but it does feel rock solid and sturdy. Your expensive bike computer will be secure on this mount.
One thing I like about this bike computer mount compared to many others is that this mount is shaped in a way for aerodynamic benefits. The arm of the mount dips down from its handlebar clamp, so that when a computer is put onto the mount, the top surface of the computer is flush with handlebar.
The mount's arm is long enough to fit a fairly large Garmin computer, such as the Edge Explore 2, which I use.
Another thing I like about this mount is that it can have another device mounted on the bottom side of it in addition to the top. On the bottom, I have a Ravemen FR300 headlight attached, which specially fits into the Garmin-style socket.
This mount is a little expensive for being a relatively simple plastic product, but it seems that all RELIABLE mounts are pricey, and I couldn't find a better alternative to this one.
