Cyclist guide to Trek's Blendr Modular Mounting System - feat. Garmin / Go Pro Mounts + Integration

Bontrager’s Blendr system is a modular mounting system that provides an integrated design to mount accessories on your bicycle. It’s a three piece design that combines a stem, base and mounting accessory to attach lights, computers or phones. While Bontrager has extended the system to include integrated handlebars, taillights and saddlebags, we’re going to focus on the core stem / base / mounts products in this guide. Bontrager also has a comprehensive compatibility chart that covers all the options and even legacy products no longer available we’d highly recommend taking a look at. There are a wide variety of accessories which makes the Blendr system perfect for riders of high-end road bikes down to budget single speed bikes.
Starting with the stem, there is the top-of-the-line $288.99 RSL Stem which has OCLV carbon construction and titanium bolts. The more affordable options are the $120.99 forged alloy Pro Blendr stem and even a $30.99 Comp Blendr Stem option. To utilize the Blendr mounts you’ll need to install either the dual-mount $19.99 Duo base or the single $14.99 Mono Base. The bases each have bolt-on two prong Go-Pro style attachments which are compatible with a number of mounts. The more notable mounts are the $34.99 alloy Pro Blendr Wahoo / Garmin mount, the $19.99 Garmin Low mounts and the $19.99 Garmin High mount. For attaching Trek / Bontrager lights you can use the $9.99 Universal Light Mount or the Low Commuter Light Mount. There is also a simple $19.99 GoPro mount which can be used with a wide range of accessories.
At first glance the Blendr stems look like traditional stems with two bolt attachments to steering tubes and four bolt face plates. Upon closer inspection you’ll notice each of the stems has a two-piece face plate with a specially designed center cutout that fits the Blendr base perfectly. To secure the Blendr base in place, there are notches cut into the stem which match up to the base’s tab extensions. When the stem is attached to a handlebar and the face bolts are tightened down, the base becomes sandwiched between the stem and handlebar. The RSL is the fanciest stem option which gives you a lightweight carbon construction while the more affordable options are alloy construction. The stem and base combination provides secure mounting for heavier computers or lights without the need for dual clamps like those found on the Topeak UTF out-front mount...
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[@Exceliskey]

This video was so helpful!! Showing what each mount set up would look like saved me from buying stuff I don’t like.

[@ellerybice3787]

Nice presentation.

[@teddgram]

I did the Zipp QuickView a few years ago. The Wahoo and Garmin puck is the same puck, you just rotate it 90 degrees in the mount. It came with the GoPro mount underneath the computer mount. I use a light and an action camera on mine and am not a fan of using the thumb screw, so I bought a quick release mount from Ulanzi to swap them out quickly, or to take them off the bike if I stop.

[@TheSweetCyclists]

I wasn't aware of the ZIpp QuickView, it looks like a pretty similar design

[@PODLine]

Is the Blendr prongs compatible with GoPro prongs? They look so evenly spaced out, so I was wondering if you could ditch the small Blendr2GoPro extension and mount GoPro things directly.

[@TheSweetCyclists]

Yes, the spacing is actually the same so you can directly connect it. There isn't much space directly off the Duo bases though, so you may still need the extension to get the right camera angle.

[@samnaang]

Hello. Thank you for the review. Can you use the base on another brand's stems or do you have to buy the trek stem ?

[@TheSweetCyclists]

You have to use Trek's stem - it's specifically designed to fit the base with the tabs to hold the base down.

[@E.T_rode_bikes_As_well]

The bontrager plastic is super prone to break. Saw alot of angry customers working as a Trek retailer for 10+ years.

[@TheSweetCyclists]

That's interesting to hear - was it mainly the longer Garmin mounts that broke? I'm surprised Trek doesn't offer more alloy mounts.

[@E.T_rode_bikes_As_well]

@@TheSweetCyclists yup! The longer ones did brake plus the duo base one if u used computer + light combo there. The plastic just cant hold sub 150-200g weight, battle road vibrations and damage from uv.

[@JitinMisra]

Are you talking about the mount that holds the accessories to add the computer mount or light mount or the stem? Does it give warning before it breaks or is it random?

[@JitinMisra]

I have to hybrid bike (trek fx’s) but I like the ion mount at the bottom, for ion200 up front, do you think cabling will interfere with?

[@TheSweetCyclists]

You should be able to tuck the wiring underneath the mounts, I've used these mounts on wired setups without an issue.

[@summoning111]

It doesn't fit in the smaller stem

[@TheSweetCyclists]

What doesn't fit? Trek offers Blendr stems in a variety of lengths and angles to accommodate a wide range of bike fits.