Gifts for mountain bikers: Peter Nilges: My top 3 Christmas presents for 30 - 100 euros

Are you still looking for a nice gift for your loved ones? Preferably something related to biking? Then you've come to the right place. To avoid recommending just anything, here are three products that may not have much of a bling-bling effect, but have already proven their practicality. Curtain up for Peter's top 3 Christmas gifts:

Gift tip up to 30 euros: mudguard

What is there to say about a mudguard, apart from the fact that it is usually black and far too often only windy and rattly to attach? This hasty judgement applies to the SKS Mudrocker Front only applies to the colour. The mudguard for the front wheel has a variety of mounting options and can even be bolted securely to the triple clamp on most suspension forks on the market. The 30 euro piece fits most current suspension forks from Fox, Rockshox, Öhlins and SR Suntour. And if the adapter plate does not fit, Velcro straps help to ensure a secure and universal hold. The fender has also been designed wide enough to cover fat knobby tyres up to three inches wide. At 155 grams, the Mudrocker weighs very little and ensures a clear view even in muddy conditions and protects the seals of the suspension fork.

Gift tip up to 60 euros: Air pressure gauge

There are many tyre pressure checkers on the market and they usually work quite well. At least as long as you regularly keep an eye on the button cell of the tyre pressure gauge. As most devices on the market work digitally, a certain amount of maintenance is mandatory and sensitivity in cold weather is pre-programmed. This is not the case with the Flaig tyre pressure gauge. The part costs around 60 euros works in analogue mode, is manufactured in Germany and delivers exact measured values. Thanks to the easy-to-read scale up to four bar, the desired tyre pressure can also be set extremely precisely. A button for releasing the pressure is of course also integrated. Another positive feature is that the analogue pressure gauge also works with reserve valves, where the standard digital gauges do not display anything. An absolutely reliable part that no workshop should be without.

Gift tip up to 100 euros: Trickstuff brake booster

Can it be a little more? When it comes to braking performance, most bikers will certainly answer with a resounding yes. The brake experts from Freiburg have the right tuning parts in their range to tease a little more power out of the existing disc brakes. The cheapest option for more braking power is certainly the Power brake pads for 29.90 euros per brake, which are available for many common brake models. If you want to go one step further, combine the new pads with a set of new brake discs. The HD discs (for heavy-duty) cost from €39.90 depending on the size and are also suitable for heavy riders and e-MTBs. The somewhat lighter UL discs (Ultralight), starting at €59.90 each, are aimed at gram-fearers and still provide first-class deceleration with slightly less stability. All Trickstuff brake discs have the practical "Dächle design" with a chamfered edge without sharp edges, which makes it easier to thread the discs between the pads.

Have fun shopping and give the gift of joy!