MTB gift ideas: Give something nice, give this!

Nothing is worse than receiving the wrong present at Christmas. Because neither the recipient nor the person who spent the money on the gift will benefit. That's why you should find out exactly what the recipient likes, what they are missing or what they might want to buy soon anyway. Here are four products that you can hardly go wrong with. At least if we're talking about mountain bikers. One Leatherman (multitool) is always useful, unless you already have one. The situation is similar with the digital damper pump from Rockshox. The Book More flow on the trail shows the most important manoeuvres when mountain biking. Many people think they need a new bike to get better. However, this is a fallacy. The Americans have the right saying for this: "It's not the ride it's the rider." In other words. It's not the bike. Better work on your skills. In the book, it's not just anyone who explains how the move works, but the pros themselves. Admittedly, the fourth gift is perhaps the most daring. One Glasses doesn't suit everyone, but I think this one does: the Pit Viper Try hard.

Leatherman Signal

Some things you have to have, even if you rarely need them. A Leatherman is one such item. Take the Signal model, for example. 19 tools and a powerful pair of pliers solve many a problem, whether at home, on tour or in the wilderness. You can even light a fire thanks to the integrated flint. Also good: you can have the signal tool personalised for an extra charge (from €8). The name of the recipient can be immortalised on the blade or handle. The colour combination can also be customised. However, the Signal is not cheap. Price: 159 euros >> available here.

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Rockshox Shock Pump Digital

You need a solid damper pump for the right suspension setup. For far too long, I fiddled around with analogue pumps where the dial was only roughly legible. Whether 70 or 78 PSI - you could only guess. But 8 PSI can make all the difference. That's why I only consider a digital shock and fork pump. The Rockshox model presented here has performed best in past tests in terms of accuracy and handling. Particularly suitable for setup nerds among the recipients. Price: 93 Euro >> available here.

Pit Viper Try hard glasses

First things first: giving glasses as a gift is a risky move, because not every pair of glasses suits every face. There are many reasons for this. In my case, it's my thick nose hump that makes many glasses unwearable for me. The good thing about this model is that the nose bridge is adjustable - and it works. Other manufacturers don't manage this so well. The frame is available in many, sometimes unusual colours and colour combinations. Top: The lower part of the frame can be removed for a new look. Two discs are included (filter: cat. 1-2). Price: 124 euros >> available here.

Riding technique book: More flow on the trail

Presenting your "own" book always has a "flavour" as the Swabians say. And yes, there are plenty of YouTube videos online for free. However, in the book "More Flow on the Trail" you get a complete overview of the most important MTB moves. The knowledge and tricks come from the pros. They explain manoeuvres such as how to scrape curves, how to finally shoot over kickers or how to swing your rear wheel around hairpin bends. They include pros such as Fabien Barel, Cam Zink, Bobby Root, Wyn Masters, Stefan Herrmann and many more. QR codes with moving material are also included. Price: 29,90 Euro >> available here.

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