2015 Holiday Gift Guide

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Rapha Sunglasses

Hearkening back to cycling’s classic era, Rapha’s sunglasses ($295) sit at the perfect intersection of heritage style and modern technology. The frame is made from fine Italian acetate, reinforced with a metal core. The aesthetics and functionality of the glasses make them versatile enough for training and social rides, and time off the bike. Their wrap-around shape is inspired by flight goggles, aviators and the more modern plastic Italian frames, and offers a similar field of vision and weight as more technical-looking styles of the pro peloton.

Tribe One Outdoors Racknet

On days that I’m going riding, there’s inevitably a good amount of helmets, hydration packs, wheels, jackets and other detritus floating around back there. Tribe One Outdoor’s Racknet™ ($25), while intended to work with wire basket roof racks, serves well to keep my stuff under control.

Petzl Tikka Headlamp

Simple and compact, the water-resistant TIKKA headlamp ($30) from Petzl offers new 100 lumen brightness and a wide beam for proximity lighting and some movement. Its phosphorescent reflector helps you find it in the dark.

RinseKit

I put my hose away already, so the RinseKit ($90) will make it easy for me to clean my bike this winter. RinseKit takes the water pressure from your home spigot, stores it inside and is ready to spray high-pressure water when you need it. RinseKit holds water pressure for a month and sprays for up to 3 minutes. here are no batteries, no pumping, and no moving parts to worry about.

CLUG Bike Rack

Conveniently hang your bike nearly anywhere there’s a wall. Whether you live in an apartment, condos, city lofts, offices, garages, dorms, cottages, big house or small house, the CLUG ($25) keeps your bike and your space organized without damaging your bike or your wall.

Hydrapak Softflask

For those days when you want a little extra hydration without carrying an extra bottle, the Hydrpak Softflask ($20) holds half a liter of your favorite wet stuff, yet folds down small enough to fit in a jersey pocket when you’ve drained it.

EVOC Bike Travel Set

Scottish street trails rider Danny MacAskill worked with EVOC to design this 3 piece travel set ($100-$490) with a single look and feel. The set is made up of a bike travel bag, trolley suitcase and a street backpack, all tailored to suit the needs of bike fans. See the set here.

SRAM Quickview Computer Mount

Most bike computers come with mounts and zip ties to put it on your stem, but for a road bike, its optimum position is really in front of the stem. SRAM’s Quickview Computer Mount ($20) delivers an uncomplicated computer mount that‘s easy to install, lightweight, and above all, vibration and slip-free. At only 20 grams, with a single torx T25 bolt, flexible mounting clasp, and a 1/4 twist mount, it installs quickly, simply and securely on any 31.8mm bar surface. Buy it here.

Rapha Merino Headband

Rapha’s Merino Headband ($30) is perfect for days that don’t quite call for a full winter hat, but do require some insulation. The headband has a robust construction that prevents fluting at the hems and is finished with a stylish contrast stripe.

Rocky Mounts LiftOp Ski Rack

RockyMount’s LiftOp ski/board rack ($160-180) returns just in time for your off-bike adventures. Same rock solid, fuel efficient design, but now in two sizes – “Biggie” and “Smalls”. The LiftOp holds your gear securely, but opens with just one touch. Better yet, if fits the crossbars that you already have, regardless of brand.

Princeton Tec Vizz Headlamp

Princeton Tec has upgraded their Vizz headlamp  ($50) with more power and three distinct beam profiles. One Maxbright LED creates a powerful spot beam for long-thmh-row illumination, a pair of white Ultrabright LEDs deliver a dimmable flood beam, and two red Ultrabright LEDs handle close-range lighting while preserving night adjusted vision. When not in use the Vizz can be locked (triple press) to prevent accidental turn on, and the translucent switch acts as a battery level indicator.

Tetra Bike Lubes & Cleaners

Tetra Bike might be a new name to cyclists, but their parent company FTI has a history in the marine, industrial, and gun industries under the Tetra name. Initially, the brand is bringing their Tetra Bike Lubricant and “Green” Cleaner Degreaser pre-treatment products ($8-25) to the market, with more to follow.

Zipp Transition 1 Bag

The perfect bag for the triathlete or cyclist in your life, the Zipp Transition 1 Bag ($165) delivers separate compartments efficiently carry clothing, shoes, helmet and small items to help keep you organized before your ride or race. This sturdy and versatile water resistant bag easily converts from backpack to duffel bag with its included shoulder strap. Buy Here.

Silca Pocket Impero

It took the best bike pump maker to make the best pocket bike pump. Using the same ergonomically perfect, full CNC Aluminum head from the Impero, brass check valve shared with the Impero and SuperPista, and steam formed 3mm thick Leather gasket from Milan as the Impero, the Silca Pocket Impero ($120) changes the game as the first full metal, fully functional Pocket Pump.

Feedback Sports Velo Wall Post

If the cyclist in your life solidly fits into the ‘n+1’ bike ownership philosophy, you’re probably struggling for space to keep them out of the way. The Feedback Sports Velo Wall Post ($33) is a quick and easy solution that can hold bikes, wheel sets and tires. A lock port allows for extra security within your home, garage or shop. Buy here.

Eagle Creek Pack-It Sport

How many times have you dug through your gear bag to find a ‘surprise’? That old sock or baselayer that has been hanging out in a corner for far too long? The new Eagle Creek Pack-It Sport™ ($15-55) can help, keeping shoes, gear and accessories separate yet easily accessible, Pack-It Sport is Agion™ treated to keep stink at bay while still offering easy access.

Klymit Dash 10 Bag

Though Klymit’s Dash 10 lightweight pack ($90) is billed as a running pack, this 10 liter bag featuring Klymit’s signature Air Frame technology would be great for cyclists as well. The Dash 10 has a running specific harness with easy pump access for on-the-go adjustments. The adjustable straps customize to all body types.

Rapha Cross LS Pro Team Jersey

You’re not Jeremy Powers. You may not even race ‘cross, but if you’re out on the roads or trails laying down the base miles for Spring, you’re going to need a long sleeve jersey. Made from a breathable and high-wicking midweight fabric designed to insulate against seasonal chills but also wick moisture during high-intensity riding, Rapha’s Long Sleeve Cross Jersey ($195) is a great all-rounder.

Icebreaker Women’s Zone Crewe

A stretchy merino baselayer shirt ideal for long, high-output days on the skis, trail, rock, or bike, Icebreaker’s Women’s Zone Long Sleeve Crewe ($110)is the ultimate active baselayer top.

Zackee’s Turn Signal Gloves

If you ride on the street, you use hand signals, right? Right? But what about at night? Even if cars are seeing you, it’s harder to see when you signal. Zackees Turn Signal gloves ($65-75) are the solution. Created by a Google engineer, they are one of the best ways to increase your visibility and communicate your turning intentions to other vehicles on the road.

Icebreaker Women’s Ski+ Compression Ultra-Lite Socks

With a precise anatomical design and blended merino construction with the added benefits of compression, Icebreaker’s Women’s Ski+ Compression Ultralight Over the Calf socks ($43) are the ultimate ski socks. Their Ski+ Compression sock construction features graduated compression that helps increase circulation and support for better skiing performance and faster recovery.

MPG Bitcoin Cycling Tank

MPG, a new apparel brand out of Winnipeg, Canada designs for the demanding movements of athletes and dancers. Their Bitcoin Cycling Tank ($60) is just one example of their line – a sleekly engineered top that will be first to grab when she’s heading for a ride or spin class.

Classic Bianchi Jerseys from Nalini

Nalini has recently partnered with Bianchi to create a line of Bianchi Milano cycling wear ($100-150) that sport modern engineering with a classic look. Perfect for the rider on your list that wants timeless style in a cut and fabric that won’t hold them back. Wool shorts are also available.

Mountain Khaki Rendevous Baselayer

I love technical base layers that you can wear ‘out’, and Mountain Khaki’s line of Rendezvous base layers ($90-150) fit the bill. Available in a variety of styles, the line is made with 100% Merino wool fabric from New Zealand. New this year is a Micmh-roweight version for less intense weather. Availble in styles for both guys and gals.

Icebreaker Argyle Socks

If you’ve been around Bike World News for any amount of time, you know that I love good socks (and hate cheap ones). These cool argyles from Icebreaker ($20) are sure to be in the rotation very soon.  Made with a blend of merino wool, nylon and lycra, these have style and comfort in spades

Louis Garneau Reclaim The Road line

Incorporating similar technology to Sugoi’s Zap jacket, the Louis Garneau Reclaim The Road line of jerseys, shorts and helmets ($110-230) offer next level reflectivity and glow in the dark treatments to make sure that your loved one is seen while riding and returns home safe.

SCOTT eVEST

If the love child of Bill Gates and Giorgio Armani got stuck on a desert island, upon their safe return home, they’d probably come up with the SCOTT eVEST ($65-300). It enables its wearers to live, work and play in a more organized and hands-free way. In addition to its 42 pockets the SCOTTeVEST clothing has tons of useful features, including the patented PAN (personal area network), RFID-blocking pockets, iPad pockets, clear-touch pockets, ID pockets, key holders and much more. Men’s and women’s styles are available.

Icebreaker Tracer Tights

When the days turn cold, but you still need to put in the miles, Icebreaker’s Tracer Tights ($125), made with their midweight Merino fabric, will be sure to keep your legs warm and comfy. They have a gusseted crotch for full mobility as well as reflective accents to keep you visible.

Darn Tough Vermont KOM Micro Crew

Ultra-Light meets ultra-tough in Darn Tough’s King of the Mountain micro-crew ($18). True Seamless construction reduces hotspots and blisters while an ultra high stitch count creates a super comfortable sock with a streamlined fit like no other. Still made in Vermont. Buy here.

MPG Endurance Run Tight

Yes, they’re made for running, but they’d serve well layered over your bike shorts as well for the really nippy days. Constructed from their Compression Jersey and Stretch Pique this MPG Endurance Run Tight ($72) is both comfortable and stylish for those long distance runs. To help combat sweat these tights have been specifically designed to wick away sweat with stretch pique ventilation paneling at the back knee and waist in addition to zippered vents at the bottom hem.

Leatt 4.0 Lite Gloves

Mountain bikers don’t often need the padding the road cyclists look for in their gloves, but a good set of thin gloves can help with grip in wet and dusty conditions. These Leatt 4.0 Lite Gloves ($55) offer four-way stretch and ultra-thin Nano fiber technology for maximum bike feel in wet and dry conditions. The gloves feature Armourgel impact protection across the knuckles, pinkie finger, and ring finger.

Darn Tough Fast Back 1/4 Sock

With half the wool yarn weight of their cushion socks, Darn Tough’s Light Cushion Fast Back ($17) delivers lightweight performance with the perfect amount of cushioning along the base of your foot. Runners and cyclists love its streamlined performance fit while 17.2 micron wool brings home the goods in the comfort department. Guaranteed for life. Buy here.

Swrve Softshell Trousers

Swrve’s Softshell Trousers ($150) are fleece-lined softshell pants that will keep your loved one toasty warm on even the coldest winter days. Four way stretch makes them ideal for winter cycling, hiking, snowshoeing or other active cold weather sports. I wore these on kid’s camp patrol several weeks ago and was more than comfortable.

Lululemon Commission Pant

If your loved one rolls to the office but can’t show up looking like a messenger, the lulelemon Commission Pant ($128) may be the ticket. Their sweat-wicking Qwick Chino fabric offers two-way stretch along with water resistance, and the pants have plenty of storage, too,with an invisible front zippered pocket, a rear zippered pocket and slash pockets. The hems roll up to reveal reflective details.

Imperial Motion Denny Joggers

The Imperial Motion Denny Joggers ($60) are intended to be loungewear, but with their slim fit and stretchy fabric, they would also do well for casual rides to the farmers market or around town.

Galibier Roubaix Vision Gloves

Galibier’s Roubaix Vision glove ($20) is perfect for riders who prefer a single layer palm for snug fit and bar control. The “Super Roubaix” fabric offers stretch and compression while delivering 3-season thermal protection.

Rapha + Liberty Women’s LS Jersey

If you don’t want to look like you’re heading to the race (and thank goodness, brands are finally starting to realize that most of us don’t), the Rapha + Liberty Long Sleeve Jersey ($225) is a three-season garment for riding in style. Using Rapha’s most versatile merino blend, the Rapha + Liberty Long Sleeve Jersey is both comfortable and insulating. The print is taken from Liberty of London’s design archives, which holds more than 40,000 unique prints from the company’s 140-year history, and the jersey is part of a capsule collection that includes matching accessories.

ASSOS SkinFoil EarlyWinter

ASSOS’ new skinfoils represent the genetic evolution of their outgoing line of ASSOS skinfoil baselayers. Based on our seamless tubular knitting technology, ASSOS skinfoil_s7 baselayers ($129 for the earlyWinter model) represent the inner core of the als, the Assos layering system. Wear this against your skin paired with a long sleeve jersey (preferably one from ASSOS) and you’ll be prepared for all but the coldest weather.

Swrve Milwaukee Hoodie

Swrve’s popular wind- and water-resistant Milwaukee Hooded Jacket ($150)swrve —featured in the October 2015 issue of Outside magazine as one of 8 All-Weather Jackets to have this fall—just hit shelves in a cool Japanese-inspired two-tone series. This stylish urban-ready jacket is loaded with bike-friendly features like pit zips, a dropped tail, four-way stretch and reflective details.

Speedvagen Ichico Pit Boot

Sure, you may not be working the pits at the local ‘cross race, but there’s no reason you can’t show your love for cycling when you’re mucking around in the garden. These boots are totally waterproof and U.S. made.

ASSOS bonkaGlove_evo7

Your hands are one of the first things to get and stay cold on winter rides. Keep your fingers warmer longer with the ASSOS bonkaGlove_evo7 ($139). This is their specific glove for winter, set up to prevent heat loss from the hands and to protect them from cold and moisture while maintaining their sensitivity.

Juli Taylor Fine Art

Julia Taylor is a Colorado based artist that focuses on cycling art. Her original works are fun, vibrant and creatively capture the beauty and energy of cycling. Prints start at $28 and originals can be had for as little as $75

Bicycle Wall Art

Adorn the wall of your home workshop or cycling trophy room with vintage cycling art from Bicycle Gifts and Cycling Poster Prints ($39 – 249). The prints are available on self-adhesive backed paper (like a Fathead print) that can be mounted and unmounted many times without losing its stickiness. Posters come in sizes from 18×24″ to 42×60″

Valenti Cycling Art

Michael Valenti’s art has been seen around the world, gracing the pages of numerous cycling magazines and in promotions for some of the world’s biggest races, but he started out selling directly to consumers (on Bike World News!). You can still get his bold, graphic posters for the cyclist in your life. $65-3000.

Raleigh Roker Comp

New for 2016, the Roker Comp ($3,300) is the pinnacle of Raleigh’s commitment to all-road riding. The bike features custom geometry for gravel roads (and beyond). The 11-speed super-light carbon frame is spec’d with 40c tires, disc brakes, thru axles, fender mounts, and three bottle cage locations; the RokerComp allows you to ride in the weather conditions that others decide to wait out.

Handsome Cycles Fredward 3S

The offspring of Handsome’s flagship model, the Fredward 3S ($700) is fashioned with a slightly lower bottom bracket and longer wheelbase. This 3-speed model is built to traverse the beaten path, and the path yet to be discovered – it’s the perfect bike for those who pedal to their own disposition.

Electra Attitude Cruisers

Electra’s new line of Attitude Cruisers are inspired by hot rods, motorcycles and fighter planes. The Revil 3i (pictured, $1050) utilizes a stretched hydroform frame with a clean and mean design package. The matte black paint and custom dark red pin striping accentuate the streamlined look of the bike, while the Relic 3i ($880) looks like something straight out of a salt flat race. Custom red pin striping and flame artwork was designed by a custom sign painter and then distressed to give it a vintage feel.

Raleigh Redux 3

Downtown? Across town? Off road? It’s all possible with the all-new Raleigh Redux 3 ($950), which couples rugged, aggressive urban geometry and disc brakes with wider street tires to tame all elements. 1×10 drivetrain, massive Schwalbe Big Ben 2.0 semi slicks in a 27.5 package, room for fenders, and a color-popping lightweight fork.

Handsome Cycles She Devil

Built with a step-through Mixte frame, the Handsome Cycles She Devil ($900) leaves an impression wherever she goes. The apex of fashion and function, she’s a nimble, joyous workhouse that oozes style regardless of the pace. Who said riding a bike couldn’t be easy and fun?

Electra Townie Go!

Cannondale Habit

Cannondale’s new Habit ($1850 – $11500)is a playfully agile and ultra-capable 120mm trail machine that combines a new frame, trail geometry and zero-pivot stays to create a trail companion that can bring a smile to your face on pretty much anything the mountain thmh-rows at you.

Charge Cooker

Designed with all new geometry to support the 27Plus wheel size and with entry level models priced from $1,099.99, the new Charge Cooker Midi range ($1100 – 4500) offers all terrain riders masses of fun at an affordable price.

Electra Amsterdam JetSetter 3i

Schwinn Vantage

The Schwinn Vantage ($660 – 880) is their first model to employ their all new Smooth Ride Technology (SRT). With the understanding that recreational fitness bike riders are interested in comfort and performance, the Schwinn Vantage is fast and responsive as well as plush and forgiving. Its Smooth Ride Technology provides an active suspension vibration dampening system that offers a ride unmatched in the sport hybrid category.

Electra Kids’ Bikes

Don’t forget the little ones! Electra has just launched an all new fleet of kids’ bikes ($300-490) for 2016 that will surpass the wildest dreams of their pint-sized riders. In addition to the custom design detail on each bike, what really sets Electra apart from the rest is their patented Flat Foot Technology®. Available on most models and new this year on all 16” kids’ bikes, the frame geometry ensures proper leg extension, upright positioning and no tippy-toe stops so kids can focus on the enjoyment of the ride.

“Shoulder to Shoulder: Bike Racing in the Age of Anquetil”

Shoulder to Shoulder ($17), a new cycling history book, presents more than 100 newly restored vintage cycling photographs from The Horton Collection that showcase cycling’s first superstar, Jacques Anquetil, and the riders of the 1960s.

“The Cycling Anthology”

The Cycling Anthology collection ($18 ea.)  from Yellow Jersey Press collects some of the best writers and writing in cycling into a pocket size volume. Just some of the authors include Samuel Abt, William Frotheringham, David Millar and James Startt. You’d have to subscribe to about a dozen magazines and newspapers to enjoy all of these fine essays, otherwise.

“P Is For Peloton”

Not a children’s book, “P Is For Peloton” ($18) is a great collection of cycling facts from the amazing to the bizarre, as well as stories about some of the greatest riders in the sport. Written by Suze Clemitson with illustrations by renowned cycling artist Mark Fairhurst

fi’zi:k Endurance Bar:tape

The newest addition to the comprehensive fi’zi:k BAR:TAPE range is ENDURANCE ($30-35). As the name suggests this newly designed option is formulated especially for long-distance rides, all-day and multi-day events. Made from 2.5mm thick Microtex, it’s the ‘best of both worlds’ riders have been waiting for, offering long-term padded comfort with detailed feedback, control and light weight.

SRAM Slickwire Pro Road/MTB Shift Cable Set

Give your bike a little love with some fresh shift cables from SRAM. The SlickWire Pro shift cable kit ($65) is a high-performance upgrade cable system that features a new clear low-friction coated stainless cable, lubricated cable liner, liner seals and compression-free housing. Combined, the result is a sealed cable shift system which greatly reduces shifting effort and protects the cables and liner from contamination, greatly increasing system longevity.

Selle Anatomica Saddles

Yes, an American made leather saddle for under $100! Selle Anatomica‘s leather saddle may look like a Brooks, but they employ a different leather shaping method that yields a saddle that conforms to your shape in weeks instead of years. Yes, there’s a catch on the price. They have to sell 15,000 to get this price, but you get a gift card redeemable for their new carbon saddle and even get entered to win one.

ProTi Titanium Bolt Kits

ProTi started out making bolts for the moto market before they realized that there was plenty of opportunity to be found amongst the weight weenies of cycling. While their bolts are sexy and light, they are also strong, utilizing a ‘fully forged’ manufacturing process that makes the tensile strength high while keeping the weight low.

Blackburn Central Fenders

Winter training usually means riding in the cold and wet. Keep your loved one (and those that they train with) dry with the Blackburn Central Fender set ($TBD). They’re available in sizes to fit all bikes and tire widths.

Reynolds Cycling 27.5 Plus Wheels

Reynolds Cycling 27.5 Plus wheels ($2600) have set the bar for this rapidly emerging category. At only 1625 grams, they are race light while offering a 40 mm hookless channel to ensure great fit for plus-sized tires. The new Reynolds center lock hubs come with ‘Boost’ spacing to match Plus bike specs and allow better spoke angles for unbeatable durability.

3T Aeronova Bar/ARX II Stem

Judging by visits, 3T’s Aeronova Bar and ARX II Stem ($325/$100) combo is one of the most popular things on Bike World News. You can read our review of it here.

3T Eye

A great companion to any 3T stem, the 3T Eye ($130) replaces the stem faceplate with an integrated cycling computer. The display is flexible enough to pair with both ANT+ and Bluetooth devices to display real-time training data.

Amgen Tour of California Gifts

For the AToC fan in your life, take a visit to their store. Gifts include jerseys, tees, hats, cowbells and more ($5 – 100).

Training Camp

Reverse winter fitness loss from with a training camp from The Cycling House. For 2016 winter training, The Cycling House is offering 18 weeks of camps in Tucson, Ariz. and Solvang, Calif. Camps start the week of December 8, 2015 and the last camp begins April 4, 2016. Specialty camps include beginner triathlon, long-distance triathlon, mountain biking, and women-only. Camps start at $1895.

Raw Spice Bar Box

The best reward of riding your bike is getting to recharge the calories. As such, a lot of cyclists like good food and like to cook. Add a little flavor to your cooking with spices from Raw Spice Bar. Each box includes 3 kitchen-tested recipes and an origin & history of spices from that region. They collaborate with chefs who have an expertise in one specific region or geography, ensuring authenticity of each of our flavors and dishes.  Past spice boxes have included Istanbul, Navajo, Japanese and many others.

Bonk Breaker Energy

Bonk Breaker have introduced some new energy bars just in time to be the perfect stocking stuffer for cyclists. The new styles include a Salted Caramel Energy Bar, Cookies & Cream Protein Bar as well as Energy Chews. Multipacks are priced from $30-36.

Perfect Ab Carver Pro

Hey, it’s established by now that having a stronger core wil make you a stronger cyclist. While there are many ways to make your middle more solid, the Perfect Ab Carver ($40) is certainly a great choice for the cyclist on your list. Providing resistance as you push it away from you and assistance on the way back, it’ll have them burning off the Thanksgiving turkey in no time.

Perfect Ab Straps

Ever seen how a really talented rock climber can just turn and twist their body around while hanging from their fingertips? That’s core fitness. The same advantages that they get on the rock translate well to keeping your body centered on your bike. The Perfect Ab Straps ($20) make a great companion to the Ab Carver Pro (above) to take you into spring riding ready to rock.

House of Marley “Get Together” Bluetooth Speaker

Upgrade your cyclist’s training room with the Get Together™ Bluetooth® portable audio system from the House of Marley ($200). The built-in rechargeable battery, Bluetooth, and convenient 3.5mm input make it simple and easy to connect hundreds of devices and fire up your tunes whenever and wherever you need them.