Christmas gifts for cyclists: The bicycle bells never ring sweeter than at Christmas time! Especially when the anticipation of a top-class cycling gift increases on the part of both the donor and the recipient. A wish here, a hint there, an eye-catching package that is delivered – so the tension builds until it dissolves in enthusiastic shouts and expressions of thanks on Christmas Eve. The following gift ideas may be luxurious, but they certainly hit the mark.
Tool box with personality: Silca HX-One Home Kit
The traditional tool manufacturer is always good for a noble gift, and every bicycle mechanic should be happy about the HX wrench set in the beautiful box made of beech wood. The 19-piece set contains eight Allen keys in standard sizes, various bits and a magnetic bit holder. The Allen keys have a red polymer coating and are easy to grip; high-quality tool steel ensures a long service life even with intensive use. If desired, the box can be provided with a name, which further increases the value of this tool set.
Price: 169,95 euros / www.silca.cc
Giving away top form in winter: Leeze Boom Board
Indoor training has been in trend ever since online platforms such as Zwift have created completely new worlds of experience and even enable group training from the basement (or living room) at home. However, the hardware often lags behind and the actual driving experience is not entirely convincing. This is where Leeze from Münsterland comes into play: With the Boom Board, the innovative wheel builder shows an unconventional way of creating a more natural riding experience during roller training. The two spring-loaded plates allow a dynamic driving style and reduce unpleasant pressure peaks in the seating area, making indoor training more efficient and more fun. In even better shape in the winter - if that isn't a nice gift!
Price: 329,90 euros / www.leezeboamboard.com
Noble eye protection under the tree: Oakley Sutro cycling glasses
Eyewear manufacturer Oakley has had close ties to cycling since the 1980s, and the sometimes futuristic, sometimes functional eyeguards have retained their place at the heart (and on the nose) of the cycling world despite growing competition. Currently, flat models are back in fashion that are similar to those from the early years - the Sutro, for example, which Oakley says also looks good on urban cyclists and, with its restrained shape, is easy to wear for sports and everyday life. Anyone who knows the taste of the person receiving the gift can choose from various frame and numerous lens colors. And if you don't like the Oakley, that's no big deal either - it's no longer extremely expensive...
Price: from 156 euros / www.oakley.com
Festive fit with the free roll: Elite Quick Motion
Less space required, an authentic riding experience and that certain something of a classic training method: riding on the free roller has something, and those who can do it have something ahead of other athletes. Compared to conventional models, the elite roller scores with a magnetic resistance unit with three levels, which also allows strength endurance training; Depending on the speed, the possible resistance increases to 700 watts. Simply put the bike on it and get started - this gift can be used immediately after unpacking.
Price: 419,99 euros / www.paul-lange.de
Gift with maximum protection: POC Ventral Spin bike helmet
As a young player in the cycling industry, the Swedish helmet manufacturer has already reached the top – also technologically. The top model ensures maximum protection with flat shapes, but is still well ventilated and aerodynamically optimized. The helmet, which is available in three sizes, is also available in numerous colours. The safety features include the SPIN padding on the inside, whose small silicone cushions absorb forces acting on rotational loads. Giving the gift of safety while cycling at Christmas – it could hardly be more loving.
Price: 300 euros / www.pocsports.com
Noble backpack with plenty of space for small gifts: Brooks Pickwick Tex Nylon 26 l
The fairly spacious backpack for cyclists with a capacity of 26 liters combines a classic look with practical details and functional material: made of nylon fabric, the Pickwick is waterproof and abrasion-resistant and therefore ideal for daily use when commuting and in your free time. Various pockets as well as a laptop compartment provide an overview when packing, and if you are transporting particularly large things, you can simply leave the roll closure open. The Pickwick is available in four colors, and if this model is not classy enough to give as a gift, it is also available in impregnated cotton and even leather. There is also a small version that costs 30 euros less.
Price: 170 euros / www.brooksengland.com
Inflate tires instead of blowing out candles: Fumpa Bike Pump electric pump
This little box has it all: The electric Fumpa ensures up to 8 bar in the tire quickly and quietly and thus not only replaces the mini pump for on the go, but also a floor pump. A road bike tire is inflated in less than half a minute, says the manufacturer; According to tests, the LiPo battery is sufficient for ten flat 25 tires, and the pump also builds up enough pressure for tubeless tires. Last but not least, air pressure nerds (e.g. cyclocrossers) will be happy about the precise electronic pressure gauge. With almost 400 grams and small dimensions, the device even fits in the jersey pocket. If that isn't a nice surprise!
Price: 179 euros / www.mcg-parts.de
For the gravel tour between days: Specialized S-Works Recon Lace Gravel shoes
Old MTB shoes for gravel? That's how many friends of the off-road racer do it, but it can be done much more stylishly, and this is where Christmas comes into play: why not give one of the best gravel pedals in the world as a gift, the Specialized equipped with a super stiff carbon sole, a non-slip heel cap and a spacious toe area has? Not to forget the classic lacing, which is visually appealing, yet simple and very functional. But even if the flakes fall on Christmas Eve: The snow-white variant of the S-Works Recon should quickly lose its shine...
Price: 330 euros / www.specialized.com
Cozy and warm despite a white Christmas: Rapha Explore Down Jacket
At Rapha, the lines between cycling apparel and everyday wear are fluid. And that makes a classy piece like the Explore Down Jacket perfect as a gift, whether for biker packers who want to go on a big tour or for everyday cyclists who like it versatile. The water-repellent impregnated jacket, filled with certified down and very warm, comes with many functional details and is available in several stylish colors - and of course as a men's and women's model. Cell phone and keys can be stowed away in the zipped pockets, and the down hood provides additional warmth on particularly cold days.
Price: 260 euros / www.rapha.cc
Now it's sparking under the Christmas tree: Sram GX Eagle AXS electronic gearshift
Something that fascinates and appeals emotionally beyond pure functionality, that too is “luxury”. You don't need it, but you would like to have it - and it is therefore best given as a gift. The electronic shifting components from Sram are such a case: They inspire simply by the fact that they exist and that they are technically possible. Of course, this is also practical, because no gear cable has to be laid and maintenance is limited to occasional charging of the battery. Do you have to have Eagle AXS rear derailleurs and electronic shifters on a mountain bike? Not really - and that makes the retrofit kit, which is sold online for just under 500 euros, the perfect gift...
Price: 620 euros / www.sram.com
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