The Best Gifts for Cyclists: The Ultimate Holiday Guide

In search of the perfect gift for the cyclist on your list? From action-capturing drones to ride-saving tools and cool coffee cups, we’ve got a gift sure to please everyone from the casual cyclist or commuter to the hard charging racer or tech savvy gear junkie. If you’re pressed for cash, we’ve got that covered too.

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best gifts for cyclists 2016

Lazer Z1 Helmet

Not only is a new lid a stylish upgrade, but the Lazer Z1 is also incredibly light and aerodynamic. Read our full review here. $198 on Amazon 

POC Crave Sunglasses

Equally stylish and practical, POC’s sunglasses have a nose gripper to keep them from sliding and a lens treated to repel dirt and water. $230 on Amazon 

Lezyne Pump Floor Sport Digital Drive  

Find the perfect PSI for every condition and quickly reach peak pressure or make micro adjustments on the fly. Durable, accurate and re-buildable, this pump is a crowd favorite. $70 Amazon

How to Find the Best Bike Related: How to Find the Best Pump: The Ultimate Guide to This Key Bike Tool

Garmin Edge 1000 Color Touchscreen GPS 

Live screen mapping, strava and smart phone integration and the ability to measure nearly every training metric you could dream up are all part of the Garmin Edge 1000. $499 Amazon

 

 

best gifts for cyclists

DJI Phantom 3 4K

Now you can be the star of your own action-adventure movies. The Phantom 3 will follow you around, capturing every crazy antic. Helmet, knee pads and Bandaids sold seperatly. $598 Amazon

Garmin Varia Rearview Radar Tail Light 

The Varia pulls double duty, recognizing cars from 153 yards away and alerting both the cyclist and the driver. $193 Amazon

GoPro HERO5 Session 

This 1.5 inch camera allows you to capture 4k stabilized resolution in five different fields of view with wind noise reduction. Or take the pro video quality action under water up to 33 feet. $298.99 Amazon

Silca HX1 Tool Drive Kit with Wood Box 

For gearheads who perform their own repairs, wrenching is an art and precision crafted tools heighten the experience. Silca’s set covers the basics and each tool is easy to handle and provides a precise fit. $125 Amazon 

Related: Essential Bike Tools: Buyer’s Guide for the Beginner Mechanic

 

unique gifts for cyclists

 

Cygolight Metro 400

Voted our top light for day and night-time use, this rechargeable beacon has a whopping 500+ lumen blinking pattern and 400 lumen continuous light making it perfect for the city or country commuter. $35 Amazon

Ass Savers – SmartAss Bicycle Rain Fender

This simple and cheap fender will literally save a commuter’s ass if they’re caught in the rain. Some things in life are simple, yet invaluable. $10 Amazon 

Timbuk2 Especial Medio Backpack

Capable of keeping contents dry for hours in a downpour, the Especial Medio has earned it’s stripes with commuters. Reflective paneling and side pockets large enough for a lock and water bottles add to this top-loader’s durability and ease of use. $179 Amazon

Kryptonite Keeper Integrated Chain Bicycle Lock

Give the gift of safety with a lock that’s pick and drill resistant. $32.95 Amazon

 

best cycling gifts for beginners

Skratch Labs Exercise Drink Mix

This is an electrolyte-rich fuel tolerated by many picky tummies, thanks to it’s real-food ingredients. $19.50 Amazon

Endura FS260 Pro Arm Warmer 

Help your favorite newbie cyclist pedal year-round with some basic cold weather gear. These are warmers are perfect for early winter through spring. $25.99 Amazon

Ogio Unisex Endurance 8.0 Gear Bag

When you’re first starting out, there’s a lot of gear to keep track of and preparing for a ride can seem daungting. Ogio solves this by keeping every together in one organized bag. This one transforms between a duffel and backpack. $87 Amazon 

Crank Brothers Multi Bicycle Tool 

It takes a while to accumulate bike tools, but a multi-tool is the perfect portable way to ensure you’ll have what you need for quick roadside repairs $29.40 Amazon

 

best gifts for cyclists under 25

 

Kate Aspen Let’s Go On An Adventure Bicycle Bottle Opener

Cycling and beer just go together. At $2.99 (Amazon), this is the perfect stocking stuffer for any suds-loving cyclist.

Defeet Thermeator Striped Socks 

It’s safe to say that cyclists are obsessed with socks. When old man winter strikes, these thermolite polyester threads will keep toes comfortable and toast. $14.74 Amazon

Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World’s Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide 

Ready to start performing your own maintenance? This book is the wrenching bible. $18.32 Amazon 

Fix It Sticks

Need one tool to get into the smallest places and do virtually everything? For the cyclist who loves gadgets, these are your gift. $25 Amazon 

cheap cycling gifts

Fixie Pizza Cutter 

It’s shaped like a fixie and it’s wheel will slice your meat lover’s pie. Enough said. $19.99 Amazon

Assos Espresso Set

Coffee and cycling culture are intertwined and these cyclist cups and saucers are perfect way to caffeine before hitting the cols. $25 Competitive Cyclist

Arundel’s Looney Bin Cage

Wine, coffee cup, water bottle: Whatever your beverage of choice, this expandable bottle cage will confidently tote it. $24.95 Competitive Cyclist

CO2 Inflator By Pro Bike Tool 

Piece of mind is priceless. But for $19.99 (Amazon), it pays to slip this tiny tool in your back pocket for fast flat repairs. Compatible with presta and schrader, the one-turn valve system inflates a tire in seconds. 

 

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