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How to mount the JBL Flip 6 Speaker onto a bicycle?
The JBL Flip 6 bluetooth speaker is sized like a 20 ounce plastic soda bottle, and shaped as thick as a 12 ounce aluminum can from head to toe.
Over 16,000+ people have rated it four out of five stars or above, so that indicates 100,000+ of happy smartphone users who choose JBL Flip 6 to play music by Bluetooth connection.
If you own an iPhone or Android phone, then use your phone’s Bluetooth to play music with JBL Flip 6.
I’m not well researched enough to recommend JBL’s large Charge 5 and massive Xtreme 4, but they look like XXX-Louder Bass than the Flip 6.
After trial and error, our teacher Biking Places recommends purple-color silicone straps with an aluminum buckle.
The Viole Straps with aluminum buckle are shown.
However, since that video was made in a summer-ish July of 2022, Amazon Sellers have introduced other mounting solutions specific to the JBL Flip 6. I’m going to recommend two best-sellers that will fit most bicycles with minor installation needed.
Hirmitshell showcases a JBL Flip in their bluetooth speaker mount holder.
TXEsign showcases a JBL Flip in their portable speaker mount intended for bicycles.
Watch the video (not made by me). Biking Places made this video to show you how a wireless Bluetooth speaker is shaped and sized like the JBL Flip 6 fits onto a bicycle.
Source: Biking P. on YouTube
❌ Scott B. chimes in to accolade:
“Really appreciate you posting this video. We were using zip ties to keep this type of speaker on the handle bars and it wasn’t working.” -- Thanks, Scott
❌ Inserting your JBL Flip in your bike’s cup holder might rattle and scratch. No good.
❌ Wrapping nylon-style elastic bungee cords around your JBL and bicycle frame won’t stay, it will slip and fall. No good.
Here’s one more excellent resource.
Follow these simple steps to pair a new JBL Flip 6 speaker with your iPhone:
I’ve found these third party instructions by Max Dalton also helpful. “Pair JBL Flip … with iPhone” -- Thanks, Max
Source: Max D. on YouTube
Click here for JBL support on Bluetooth pairing. When you want to connect your iPhone to a JBL Bluetooth Speaker.
JBL support further recommends a method to RESET your Bluetooth pairing: “Please press the round POWER Button on the [Flip 6] again for 3 seconds, until the light in the button flashes blue/red. This will deactivate any active [Bluetooth] connection in the [Flip 6], and it should now become visible in the list of [Bluetooth] components on your [iPhone]. Pairing is now possible.”
Now you’re all set even if you get stuck in the middle of pairing, and need to start over.
Be patient and you’ll figure it out.
[Be] respectful with your music volume to prevent distracting yourself and other riders.
It is unsafe to go grooving to music and while not watching the road. Loud music distracts motor vehicle drivers as well as pedestrians, which increases the risk of collision.
Driving distracted by ghetto blasting music inhibits your awareness of critical warnings such as honks and beeps on the road.
Ghetto blasting music from a bicycle is a novel idea, but it’s a profession that requires good safety standards.
Indeed it’s easy to play your favorite music at a respectful volume in public when you’ve safety, tested your JBL Flip 6 securely mounted on your Bicycle. Wear a helmet, and some ear plugs to protect your jogging and the inside of your ears.
