MagSafe Phone Holder for Peloton: The Complete Setup Guide

The Peloton Bike and Bike+ come with a large touchscreen built in — but that screen is running the Peloton app. If you want to stream music from Spotify, take a FaceTime call mid-ride, or use a second screen for stats, you need somewhere to put your phone.

The challenge: Peloton handlebars are a specific diameter, and most generic phone mounts either don't fit, wobble during sprints, or block your view of the main screen. A purpose-built MagSafe holder solves all three problems.

Why MagSafe Works So Well on a Peloton

MagSafe — Apple's magnetic attachment system built into iPhone 12 and newer — was designed for exactly this kind of use case. The ring of magnets in the back of your phone creates a secure, snap-on connection that holds through vibration and dynamic movement. No adhesive plates, no clamps around the phone itself.

During a Peloton sprint interval, your handlebars vibrate. A phone held by friction alone will slip. A phone held by N52 neodymium magnets won't.

How to Install the Maxby MagSafe Holder on Your Peloton

The Maxby MagSafe Phone Holder for Peloton installs in under 60 seconds with no tools:

1. Open the clamp by loosening the dial on the back of the mount.
2. Position on the handlebar — we recommend the left side of the handlebar, just inside your grip, so it doesn't interfere with resistance adjustments.
3. Tighten the clamp until the mount feels firm. Give it a gentle tug to confirm it won't rotate.
4. Snap your phone on — if you have an iPhone 12 or newer with MagSafe, just hold it near the mount and it will snap into place. For Android or non-MagSafe iPhones, apply the included adhesive metal ring to the back of your phone or case first.
5. Adjust the angle — rotate the ball joint to your preferred viewing angle. Portrait works well for Spotify; landscape is better for video calls.

Peloton Bike vs. Bike+: Is There a Difference?

The Peloton Bike and Bike+ have slightly different handlebar designs, but both use round metal tubing in the standard diameter range that the Maxby holder is designed for. The mount fits both models without any adjustment.

If you have a Peloton Tread (treadmill), the same mount works on the handlebar rails — though for the treadmill console, the Maxby Treadmill Adhesive Mount may be a better fit since it sticks directly to the flat console surface.

What About the Built-In Peloton Screen?

The Maxby holder is designed to sit to the side of the main screen, not in front of it. Most riders position their phone to the left or right of the Peloton touchscreen so both are visible simultaneously — Peloton metrics on the main screen, Spotify or FaceTime on the phone.

Tips for the Best Experience

• Use a MagSafe case for the strongest magnetic connection. Thin cases work best; thick rubber cases can reduce magnetic strength.
• If your phone gets warm during long rides, that's normal — it's just the processor working hard. The magnet strength is not affected by heat.
• Clean the mount's rubber pads occasionally to maintain grip on the handlebar.
• For tablet use (iPad), apply the included adhesive metal ring to the back of the tablet for a reliable magnetic connection.

At $18.99, the Maxby MagSafe Holder for Peloton is one of the most practical upgrades you can make to your home cycling setup. It takes 60 seconds to install and makes every ride more versatile.