9 useful gifts for a cyclist

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Is your loved one an avid cyclist and plans to ride even in winter? We present you with a guide to gifts that he will definitely like, and you will be less worried about his safety and comfort.

Compact detachable fenders Musguard

Musguard fenders look interesting and fresh, they even add some dynamics to the bike's appearance. And they do an excellent job with the main purpose - to protect the cyclist from dirt and splashes. When not needed, the fenders are folded into a small roll and secured to the bike frame. Musguard compact detachable fenders can be ordered at. Price - $ 18 for the rear wing and $ 14 for the front. Fenders come in a variety of colors, so be sure to find the ones that match the color of your bike.

Lumo Herne Hill Harrington Jacket

Lumo wins urban cyclists with LEDs embedded in the seams of their jackets. They are completely invisible, but when you press a button on the remote control in the inner pocket, they will glow brightly. Motorists can see you, and no additional equipment is needed. You can buy jackets for men and women at the price of 250-400 dollars.

Portable Fix-It Sticks Repair Kit

Bicycle breakage is always a sad event. In order not to stiffen while waiting for help, but to repair your pet yourself, the portable Fix-It Sticks Replaceable Edition will come in handy, which, perhaps, will become the hero of this winter for you. Fix-It Sticks are a set of thin metal sticks that can be used to assemble a T-wrench with replaceable tips. You can buy it for $ 29.99.

Headphones Marsboy Bone Conduction Wireless Sports Bluetooth Stereo

It is too dangerous to ride with headphones on the busy city streets where utmost attention is important. Only on suburban quiet trails or forest paths can you afford to listen to music. In the city, wireless Bluetooth headphones with bone sound transmission technology from Marsboy will help out, which will allow you to enjoy music without distracting your attention from the surrounding situation. Sold for $ 64.99.

Zackees Turn Signal Cycling Gloves

When a fragile bicycle shares the road with cars, hand signaling can save lives. With gloves from the Zackees, the maneuvers are obvious. A light press on the button, and the arrow on the glove lights up. Gloves can be ordered for $ 89.95, pre-order is open for winter gloves with indication at a price of $ 99.95.

Smart steering wheel from Helios

The Helios steering wheel is equipped with an on-board computer. Here is a GPS tracker, turn signals and a powerful headlight. The built-in GPS also works as a navigator. In the application on the smartphone, the route is set and transmitted to the steering wheel via Bluetooth. Now the bike will tell you where to turn with turn signals. A miracle gift for the tech lover.

You can order the steering wheel now for $ 279, but it will arrive to you approximately only in the first quarter of 2016.

Cordless headlight NiteRider Pro 3000

A headlamp with 3,000 lumens of light will rip up the darkness around your bike, competing with car headlights. On roads not lit by lanterns, NiteRider Pro 3000 will protect you from getting into potholes and manholes. Sells for $ 649.99.

Lily camera drone

Lily is a quadcopter that flies after the object, more precisely, the beacon that is worn on the object. Flight time - 20 minutes, you can set the distance and angle. You can make a movie about extreme skiing on the mountain ranges near Palo Alto or around your own house - it will still be cool. With Lily, you can shoot both runs and skiing or snowboarding. You can pre-order at, the price is 59,990 rubles.

Really nice bike lock

Of course, finishing a selection of incredible advances in bicycle accessories with a regular lock, even without a hint of even a tiny computer, is boring. But a high-quality lock is a completely justified waste of money if all of the previously listed items are installed on the bike. And there are no cool enough smart bike locks yet, we have to wait another year. But there is a reliable Kryptonite 994589 New York Lock M-18WL. Awesomely expensive. But isn't the feeling of superiority over the thieves who dared to try to steal a bike? You can buy it for $ 159.

Remember that these gifts are not a substitute for common sense, so remember to remind your friends and yourself how important it is to follow the traffic rules and be careful on the road.