Getting a gift for the mountain biker in your life can be challenging. Most riders are particular about the type of equipment they use. It’s often a moving target! Luckily we have you covered with some gifts that are universally loved by most mountain bikers and don’t require technical knowledge on your part. Read on!
Bike Work Stand: A good bike work stand is essential for any mountain biker who wants to be able to maintain their bike. A work stand makes it easy to clean, lube, and repair your bike, and it can save you a lot of money in the long run. Make sure they don’t already have a stand and that they have enough room to use it! One of our favorites is the Park Tool PCS-10.3 Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand for its durability, ability to fold up, and sturdiness.
Bike Travel Bag: If the mountain biker in your life travels to race or ride, a good bike travel bag is a must-have. A travel bag will protect your bike from damage while you’re on the road, and it will make it easy to transport your bike to and from the airport. Our pick is the DAKINE Bike Roller Bag for its protection, lightweight, and price point.
Bike Socks: Bike socks are a small but essential piece of gear for any mountain biker. Bike socks are designed to wick away moisture and keep your feet dry and comfortable, even in hot or cold weather. More importantly, though, they add an element of style and personality to any mountain bike outfit. Brands like DeFeet or SockGuy have hundreds of cool and funny designs like UFOs, pizza slices, and garden gnomes.
Bike Gloves: Bike gloves are another essential piece of gear for any mountain biker. Bike gloves protect your hands from the elements, and they can also help to improve your grip on the handlebars. We really like the 100% Celium Gloves for their ultralight breathable fabric and slip-on design.
Purist Water Bottle: Water bottles come and go and you really can’t have enough of them. They come in all shapes and sizes but keeping it simple is usually the best option. We are big fans of Purist water bottles because they don’t taste like plastic.
OneUp EDC Lite Tool: This nifty little tool fits right into a bike’s steer tube. It will require installation on their part (or at a bike shop), so this gift is better for someone who knows how to work on their bike. At less than $50, it doesn’t break the bank and they will be so excited to have it.
Tire PSI Gauge: It may sound silly but most mountain bikers fill up their tires to a precise PSI. Doing this with a floor pump is hard because you can’t see exactly what the pressure reads. This is where a PSI gauge comes in handy. There are electronic and analog gauges out there, and both work fine. This is a great gift that will get a ton of use.
Roll Recovery R8: The Roll Recovery is a deep-tissue massage device that will help keep the mountain biker in your life loose and limber. The company is headquartered just up the road in Boulder!
All Mountain Style Frame Guard: You would be shocked to know just how much money they spent on their mountain bike. It’s probably best not to ask either. Frame protection is one way to protect their “investment”.
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