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The best gifts for cyclists

Die besten Geschenke für Radfahrer

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Do you prefer to spend even cold winter days on your bike rather than battling through crowded city centers in search of gifts? We understand well. That's why we've compiled the best gifts from and for cyclists here. They make your life easier - not just at Christmas!

This way, you can quickly and easily complete the search for a meaningful, big, small, practical, or comfortable gift that a bike fan will truly appreciate, and focus on the things that really matter. Like your bike, for example.

Who are you looking for a bike gift for?

You surely know it - a gift that you really appreciate is usually one that suits you well. That's why it's a great idea to give your loved ones something that matches their hobby, sport, or everyday life. So if you want to make the cyclist in your life happy, bike ideas are needed, and you'll find plenty of them here. The gifts in our gift guide are divided into different categories, you will find gift ideas for women, men, families, for creative bike tinkerers, and so on. Have fun browsing and giving!

Here are the BMO team's tips:


Gifts for female cyclists - recommended by women

There are a few gifts that female cyclists are particularly happy about, because the sad truth is: most bike parts and accessories are made for men. Women often have to look more closely or search a little longer until they find the right equipment. Fortunately, many bike parts and accessories work for everyone, but some are simply particularly well-suited for women or are significantly more comfortable for a female cyclist in women's versions. Here are our gift tips for women in bike fever (and don't worry, it doesn't have to be a whole bike!):

The bike backpack just for women

Especially on a bike, a backpack is much more fun when it fits. Then it doesn't wobble or chafe, and above all, it doesn't cut off your arms. Bike backpacks specifically for women are designed to fit perfectly on a woman's back, even in the typical cycling posture. Today, there is even some selection among bike backpacks for women, the Flyt 12 SL is one of our favorites because it comes with well-thought-out details and is very comfortable. It is also available in different color combinations, so you are sure to find a suitable model as a gift!

 Women's backpack by deuter in blue MTB, touring, commuting or gravel... a backpack is a cool gift for (almost) all female cyclists. Image © deuter

Give more comfort in the saddle

Bicycles are often "unisex" today and saddles are no longer adapted to gender. No problem, as long as you feel comfortable. However, women often struggle with an uncomfortable bike saddle because, as in other areas, developers of bicycle parts tend to work for men. Women have to take what is available. Seats like DIVA Gel Superflow L3 are specially designed for women, so some female cyclists ride much more comfortably with this gift.

The right saddle can end pain, numbness, or chafing once and for all and is therefore a great gift! Image © Selle Italia
black saddle by Selle Italia

A thermal jacket provides cozy warmth on the bike!

Female cyclists need warm clothing. This may sound like a cliché, but many women really do get colder faster than men and appreciate it when you give them a little extra warmth. A thermal jacket like Women’s Defend Thermal Hoodie  helps with that, especially around Christmas in the middle of winter, it's a gift that will surely warm the recipient's heart (and around the belly and back)!

 
warming hoodie by Fox
Give a portion of warmth on the bike! Image © Fox Racing

✅ More gift ideas for female cyclists ✅

Bicycles for women  | Ladies' Saddles | Cycling Shorts for Women | Thermal Undershirts for Women


Gifts for Cyclists, Recommended by Men  

Men's gifts are always a tricky thing... Guides and the internet are full of desperate cries for help asking for a good gift for a man who "needs nothing". If a man rides a bike, it's not that hard to find a suitable gift

"That's 27 gifts in one...!" Multitools for all occasions

With a multitool as a gift for tinkerers and screwdrivers, you can't really go wrong! And a multitool doesn't even have to be expensive. There are tools from reputable manufacturers for under 20 euros that "do the job" and enable many minor bike repairs. You should make sure to give a cyclist a bike-multitool like the Tom Minitool as a gift, because it is equipped with various functions and special tools that are always needed on the bike. By the way, a multitool also helps with the assembly of certain Swedish furniture and is therefore the end of all excuses... 

➽ More help with the selection of a perfect multifunctional tool can also be found here in the Bike Blog.

Gift Guide Multitool  

A multitool is a versatile gift that helps not only with bike breakdowns! Image © Topeak

Smart bike computers evoke childhood memories!

On e-bikes, monitoring is usually included. But how do you check speed, kilometers, riding times, and so on when you're on a regular bike? It's simple – the good old bike computer is still around – and it was the dream of many young cyclists! A Simple, inexpensive device is a good retro gift for a cycling/technology fan, a smart bike computer like Garmins Edge 1050 will certainly be one of the best presents ever

Garmin Edge 1050 Christmas gift Navigate, analyze, communicate – a smart bike navigation system has a lot to offer and will certainly delight a cyclist! Image © Garmin 

The CO2 mini pump is the bicycle gift with lasting impact…

Can you give a man who already has a floor pump at home another pump for his bike? Absolutely! Because on the go, the bulky, heavy floor pump is of little help (since it stays at home in the garage)! You have two options here: Give him a manual mini pump. This allows air to be refilled on the go – done. However, if you choose a CO2 pump, you will have to worry less about gifts in the future, because new CO2 cartridges will always be needed 😉. If you want to give a small bicycle pump as a gift, you should make sure that it fits the bike's valves, or – like Schwalbes SOS Pump – is suitable for different valves. 

There are models that are compatible with various valves, others only fit Presta or Schrader, you should consider this when purchasing your gift. Image © Schwalbe
Christmas gift cyclist pump

 


Cycling gifts for children & families

Cycling with the whole family is a great thing. And the nice thing about it is... you don't have to spend much to buy bike accessories that give little cyclists a motivational boost. Even inexpensive battery lights or a new helmet are cool gifts that excite young cyclists. With a few small things, the tour is twice as fun, here are our proven gifts for relaxed bike trips with children:

Gift "the rest of the bike tour"!

“I can't go on!” - the phrase is dreaded by all parents who love being out for long periods. Especially with the bike, the critical four words often fall somewhere in the middle of nowhere. And then what? Quite simple: You pull the best gift of all time out of your pocket and tow the kids along with their bikes!

Christmas gift tow rope
The tow rope is the perfect gift for cyclists with children! Image © KOMMIT

The best bike accessory gift for families with many tires!

Especially in a family, a lot of air is always needed because many bikes need to be supplied with the right air pressure. With a hand pump, this can take a while... That's why a decent bike pump is a good gift for families. The SKS Rennkompressor is the legend among floor pumps and the optimal gift for everyone who prefers spending their time on the bike rather than with the pump in hand. You also don't have to worry about the pump not fitting the bike, as floor pumps can usually be connected to all valve types.

Christmas gift bike pump SKS

A good floor pump makes life easier as a cyclist and fits all bike valves. Image ©  SKS

A trunk for cyclists

Anyone who likes to ride a bike with children always needs a few things, but not everyone wants to carry huge bike bags. There is a great solution for this: the frame bag. This way you make perfect use of the free space in the frame triangle, and a larger frame bag can hold a few band-aids, snacks, and even children's rain jackets!

A frame bag makes organization much easier for cycling parents! Image © Restrap  
Restrap frame bag

⭐ More bike gifts for children & families ⭐

Children's Helmets | Children's Bicycles | Bicycle Lights with Battery | Bicycle Bells | Bicycle Clothing for Kids


Gifts for Bicycle Tinkerers

If you want to give a gift to someone who likes to work on bicycles, you're in luck, because anyone who builds, repairs, or maintains bicycles will appreciate just about any gift made of tool steel! Tools, bicycle parts, care products, or spare parts – a creative cyclist, aka bicycle tinkerer, can use everything a bike shop has to offer! And it gets even better: Many of these items are eventually used up, so they need it again

You can always give a torque wrench to a bicycle tinkerer!

Anyone who works on bicycles needs a Torque Wrench! For almost every screw connection on a bicycle, there is now an allowable torque specified. Only with a torque wrench can it be adhered to, which is why this tool is a gift that brings joy to cyclists with tinkering ambitions , you can be sure of that! You have plenty of options here, from simple, inexpensive tools to versatile sets around an excellent torque wrench like Topeaks Torq Stick Pro 2-10 NM.

➽ If you need more information, you can find it in our blog post “The Secret of the Torque Wrench”.

A torque wrench is a really meaningful gift for anyone who likes to work on their bike themselves! Image © Topeak 
Topeak Torque Wrench

Cyclists need bike tools on the go!

Hip bags or waist bags are a really practical gift especially for bikers. They are not large, so they make the back and shoulders sweat less than a backpack. They also don't spoil the look of the bike, as a bike bag often does. A bike waist bag can hold several liters of content, a bike mechanic can fit a lot of bike tools and spare parts inside. The Pulse 5 bag by deuter holds 5 liters of content and is designed for use on the bike. It fits perfectly and is well ventilated, making it particularly comfortable to wear.

Bike Gifts Bike Waist Bag
  A bike waist bag holds several liters of content and also 1.5 liters of water supply in a hydration bladder. Image deuter

So that the bikes shine again after the tour…

There are different bicycle cleaner sets, but a bike only gets really clean with the right brushes. With the 5x Brush Set, everything is included, from the cassette brush to the round brush for the corners of the frame. This allows the freshly repaired or built bicycle to be professionally polished. Bicycle cleaners are, by the way, one of the gifts you can give repeatedly because when they run out, new ones are needed! It's best to choose environmentally friendly products, so not only the recipient is happy, but also the microorganisms in the groundwater.

This brush set brings bikes to a high shine! Image © Muc Off  
Christmas gift brush set

❗Gifts for cycling tinkerers❗

Bicycle care | Bicycle tools | Multitools | Workshop supplies | Measuring instruments


 

The bicycle gift with Wow! factor

The bicycle tinkerer in your life works a lot on bikes – almost at a professional level? Then a comprehensive tool set like the tool case Park Tool EK-3 is not the cheapest, but certainly a highly welcome gift!

Christmas gift professional tool case
  A professional tool case makes the hearts of mechanics beat faster! Image © Park Tool

A bike indoor trainer is an exclusive gift!

Are you looking for a bike gift for a techie who has a bit more space? Are you willing to dig a little deeper into your pocket? A Wahoo Fitness KICKR Move Bike Trainer is a truly exclusive gift, which is especially fun during the cold season. Today, an indoor trainer is not just a construction of a few rollers. Top devices not only provide real-life cobblestones and inclines, they also connect the rider with the bike community around the world. 

A high-tech indoor bike trainer is an exclusive gift for cyclists who prefer to train indoors during the cold season. Image © Wahoo  Christmas gift Wahoo Kickr

The best bike gift is and remains…

… of course, a bicycle. From a simple city bike to a high-tech e-fully, there are bikes and e-bikes for everyone and in every price range.

a bicycle as a gift   A ladies' bike or a racing bike? An MTB or a balance bike? A bicycle as a gift makes dreams come true, whether for Christmas, a birthday, or just because. Image © Creme Cycles

⭆ Bicycles in the Online Shop ⭅

MTBs | Road Bikes | Gravel Bikes | City Bikes | Trekking Bikes

⭆ E-Bikes in the Online Shop ⭅

E-MTBs | E-Road Bikes & Gravel Bikes | E-Trekking Bikes | E-City Bikes


Affordable Bicycle Gifts

You don't always have to dig deep into your pockets to make cyclists happy! There are also great gifts that don't cost much!

A GPS tracker is the perfect gift for anyone who likes to know where their bike is!

Anyone who loves their bike often sits in the office and wonders: Where is the beloved bike now? Even those who like to take long tours or travel with their bike know the uneasy feeling when the bike is left alone outside somewhere. You can give certainty about the whereabouts of a bike with a small device. Mounts like the Matrix Saddle Tagger by Lezyne discreetly fix an AirTag under the bike saddle.

Leyzene GPS Tracker Christmas Gift
  With this gift, a bike can be located at any time. Image © Lezyne

If you're going to wear headphones on the bike, then please Shokz 

Headphones on the bike are a problem. They are often not compatible with the helmet, which is uncomfortable. They also often block out the sounds of traffic, making them very dangerous! This gift is the solution for a cyclist who likes to listen to something on the go. Shokz OpenRun Headphones leave the ears free, and they also have a neckband that works well with most helmets. 

Shokz Headphones are perfect for training use and especially suitable for cyclists. Image © Shokz
Shokz Headphones Christmas Gift
 

 


Small Gifts with Big Impact

There are small bicycle gifts that make life easier for cyclists – especially in winter! A helmet cap, waterproof, windproof cycling gloves, or a thermal bike bottle are affordable helpers that are always welcome in the cold.

↳ Affordable Gifts for Bicycle Enthusiasts ↵

Helmet Caps | Winter Gloves | Bottles | Socks | Overshoes

More Bicycle Gift Ideas in the Bike Blog

 

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