35 Well-Designed Gifts for Cycling Enthusiasts

You could screw one of those run-of-the-mill hardware store hooks in your wall, or you could go with the far more elegant Endo Wall. A hollow hook on a hinge grabs hold of your bike’s front wheel, while a rubber plate keeps the rear tire from mucking up the wall’s paint job.

Hiplok takes the zip-tie concept and applies it to the bike lock by adding a reinforced steel core and a simple three-digit combo. It won’t keep your bike safe overnight in the city, but it’s perfect for quick café stops. Plus, it weighs less than three ounces and wraps up easily into a pocket, so you never have to leave home without it.

It’s never raining when you start pedaling; the downpour always hits when you’re an hour into the ride, too committed to turn back home. This makes the Pactimo Ultra Lite so damn handy. It’s light enough (just 117 grams) that you can tuck it into your jersey pocket on days with questionable weather and forget about it completely until you need it. Extra coverage in the back keeps your tail dry, and the stretchy, waterproof fabric doesn’t limit your mobility.

Ass Savers also makes its fenders in “regular” sizing for smaller tubing, as found on road and gravel bikes. The full-length mudguard folds up into a jersey pocket and attaches to almost any frame in seconds with Velcro.

Yes, these glasses are totally ostentatious, but that’s half the fun. They’re also dialed for trail riding, starting with those oversize Chromapop lenses that enhance clarity so you see more detail and hydrophilic nose pads that stick like glue, even when you’re sweating heavily. Auto-lock hinges help keep the shades tight against your dome on bumpy trails, too.

Put an extra layer between you and the elements with the Blaze, a cycling-specific vest with 80-gram synthetic insulation inside a stretchy ripstop shell. It’s loaded with reflective hits and has a zippered chest pocket big enough for your phone, as well as two rear drop pockets for snacks.

If there’s a single accessory that every coffee-mad cyclist needs, it’s this simple cup holder that attaches to the handlebars. Put it on your daily commuter and you can bring that morning cup of java on the ride with you. The tapered ring holds most normal-size cups and tumblers, and installation requires no tools.

This pair of true wireless earbuds has all the bells and whistles you could want, starting with gel cones that provide a snug fit to keep them in your ears over even the bumpiest of trails. The buds are also rated IP56 so they’ll keep thumping no matter how sweaty or rainy it gets. But what makes the Elite Active 65t ideal for cyclists is that you can use the Jabra app to activate the HearThrough mode, which allows you to adjust the amount of ambient noise they let in—key to riding safely with your tunes.

For when repairs demand torque, there’s this ratchet set from Topeak, which has seven sizes of Allen wrench heads, three Phillips screwdriver heads, and two tire levers.

Yes, designer bicycle bells are a thing. Japanese brand Crane has been making them for two decades, and its Suzu is an easy way to get on board. It’s just as beautiful as some of the $80 models out there, but a quarter of the price. The Suzu is made from brass and given a copper finish for an elegant, old-timey aesthetic. And the tone is solid, resonating for several seconds after you strike it.

Wahoo gave its heart rate monitor an upgrade by adding about 16 hours of memory for data (like rep counts) and running analytics (like cadence, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation). As with the original, it connects with over 50 apps.

The Soundlink Micro delivers rich, full sound, and the built-in rubber strap affords it the versatility to latch onto a bag, or even the top tube or stem. Water- and shockproof with an IPX7 rating, it will stand up to the rigors of commutes every day through the occasional downpour.

And the PCS-10.2 is there for when they need a spot to secure the bike as they use that ratchet. Park Tool is known for its solid gear, and this stand provides a stable platform for wrenching away.

Kryptonite makes some of the most trusted locks in the business, and the Kryptolock gives you serious protection for the same price as a cheap lock that thieves would laugh at. A 12.7mm steel shackle, paired with a four-foot double-looped cable, will keep your bike safe in the suburbs, and a handy mounting bracket lets you carry the lock on your bike’s frame during your commute.

Built with plenty of smart details specifically for mountain bikers, the Raptor 14 has a super stable harness that keeps the load close to your body but still allows air to flow over your back. A scratch-free pocket protects your glasses and phone, while a plastic toggle allows you to attach your helmet. The removable tool roll keeps all the necessities handy, and a stretchy external stash pocket gives you quick access to a shell or sandwich. Ladies, look at the women-specific Raven.

This is the saddle every road cyclist wants on their touring bike. Heritage brand Brooks England built it for the long haul, so comfort is paramount, but only after cyclists work for it; the leather B17 needs to be broken in. If you put in the miles, you’ll never find a better fit for your behind.

Waterproof, insulated, and SPD (two-bolt) compatible, the MXZ200 has a full leather upper that could trick non-cyclists into thinking it’s a hiking boot. And it employs Lake’s Winter Last, which means a taller toe box for layering winter socks.

Good for adding a hit of color to otherwise staid tires, these aluminum valves are easy to install, and the variety of rubber stoppers means they'll work with almost any rims.

You don’t like labels. Sometimes you’re an XC nerd, while others you like to get rowdy on the DH track. So you need a single helmet that can handle whatever style you’re feeling on any given day. Enter Bell’s Super 3R, which has all of the latest safety features like side-impact-protecting MIPS, but also boasts a detachable chin bar, so it can go from an XC lid to a full-face protector with just a couple of snaps.

Wearing the Aether is like putting a wind tunnel on your head thanks to the 11 large vents with internal channels that move outside air across you dome. Riders can also fine-tune the contact points of the lid for a fully custom fit. We also dig the “docking ports” for sunglasses, which help hold them in place when you’re not wearing them.