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With these products, you are sure to hit the mark and put a satisfied smile on the face of the mountain biker receiving the gift under the Christmas tree. Whether hardtail, cross-country, all-mountain or enduro mountain bikers. Whether an occasional off-road cyclist or an experienced Transalp veteran. Whether bikers from the Fabio Wibmer or Hans Rey generation. There is something for every biker in our selection. For example, practical Christmas gifts for MTB riders such as warm gloves, tools or a bike lock for an expensive bike, or extravagant gift ideas for a fulfilling biker life on and off the trail - such as a Blackroll set or a mini coffee machine that fits in a rucksack. Let us inspire you and good luck with your gift hunt for Christmas 2023.
The 19 tools should include exactly what you really need to survive in the wilderness. With the sturdy and sharp knife, saw and pliers, you can get pretty far out there. But it is the robust wire cutter, the flint, the knife sharpener, the hammer and the whistle that make the Signal a survival tool for bikepacking trips or the next mountain bike transalp. The Leatherman Signal is available from Tradeinn for 148 euros.
Whether as inspiration for the next bike weekend with friends or to bring a little bike atmosphere into the home office. The BIKE calendar 2023 with 12 top motifs in 56 x 46 centimetre format is an evergreen Christmas gift for bikers. Price: 26,90 Euro in the Delius Klasing Webshop.
So-called hip bags are all the rage. They are designed to replace rucksacks and are real space miracles. There is plenty of room for a tube, tool, smartphone, pump and keys. Many also have a hydration bladder. The good thing about these hip bags: No more sweaty back. The Repack LR4 from Camelbak has always performed well to very well in past tests. Price: 79 euros >> at Amazon currently available for approx. 45 euros.
Attacks with saws or bolt cutters are only met with a weary smile by the special steel shackle. The Kryptonite locking cylinder also provides effective protection against drilling. The 1.20 metre long loop cable can also be used to secure the front wheel or saddle. The Kryptonite bike lock is not only a great Christmas present for mountain bikers, but also for all owners of expensive bikes >> currently available on Amazon for 54 euros *.
The forearm plank is one of the most effective training exercises of all. The Plankpad, a smart balance board for core and full-body trainers, combines intensive workouts with games. In addition to toned abdominal muscles and more stability, the exercises improve your posture and can prevent back pain. The recipient of the Christmas present should no longer have any back problems in the 2023 bike season. Price: 99 euros >> available at Amazon .
Practical, stylish and inconspicuous: the Clug bike rack is simply screwed to the wall and virtually embraces the bike. This allows bikes to be stored in a space-saving manner in the garage or home. The Clug mount is available in five sizes (23-81 millimetre tyre width), so that it also fits wide enduro bikes. The Clug wall mount is available from Rose and currently costs 16 euros instead of 23 euros.
The Correct air pressure in mountain bike tyres determines grip, puncture protection and traction. Specialised air pressure gauges such as the digital Smartgauge D2 from Topeak are more accurate than the floor pump pressure gauge. An inexpensive, inconspicuous Christmas present that helps bikers get more grip on the trail in 2023. Price: 35 Euro >> currently available from Rosebikes for 23 euros.
The GoPro Hero 11 Mini is highly likely to delight the recipient. The lightweight camera has a one-button operation, delivers cinema quality and can be easily attached to a bike or full-face helmet. Great: the app automatically edits highlight videos together with the filmed material. If necessary, even directly from the party. Price: 349 euros >> available here.
Trail protectors offer more comfort than thick knee protectors and can be stowed away in your rucksack to save space on mountain tours. The Ion K-Sleeve Amp are particularly comfortable to wear and achieved good damping values in the last BIKE lab test. Price: 89 Euro >> currently available from Bergfreunde for 41 euros.
For many cyclists, good coffee is as essential as oil on the chain. Without it, things just don't run quite as smoothly. With the Nanopresso, you are your own barista, no matter how far away the nearest café is. At a pressure of 18 bar, 80 millilitres of liquid fuel are squeezed out of the 336 gram espresso machine. The Nanopresso from Wacaco is available from Bergfreunde for 75 euros .
The blouson-style bike jacket for cold winter days in the saddle has a pleasantly loose fit with a stretchy waistband that extends over the bum. It protects you from mud and spray in nasty weather. When you're dripping with sweat on the climbs, the underarm ventilation provides light cooling. Pockets on the jacket and trousers can hold a mobile phone and small accessories. In summer, you can zip out the insulating waistcoat and pack the robust outer jacket into your rucksack as lightweight, packable weather protection. The All Year Moab 3in1 cycling jacket from Vaude is currently available from Mountain time from 199 euros.
For day MTB tours and overnight stays at the summit, you need space for a sleeping bag, insulating mat, protector, jacket and provisions. All of this can be stuffed into the Evoc Explorer Pro. There's also sensible pocket management, plenty of organisation and a comfortable fit on the descent. Price: 179 Euro >> currently available at Bergzeit for 109 euros.
Whether on a mountain bike or a road bike - for ambitious bikers, it's all about the interaction between bike and rider. Professional bike fitter Daniel Hechenblaickner provides the answers for the perfect riding position. He also provides practical solutions for pain. Price for the bike fitting book as a Christmas present under the tree: 24.90 euros >> available from Delius Klasing .
The "racing sausages" from Maxalami come securely packed in a plastic tube and the tool is stable. The 3.5 mm thick plugs reliably seal holes of up to six millimetres in tubeless tyres >> to buy at Rose for 9,95 Euro .
High-proof from the land of the 2-metre rule and not just a fine drop for bikers after a Christmas roast: Mokey 47 Dry Gin from the Black Forest. Price: 34.90 euros >> e.g. available at Lidl.
A gift that brings joy several times a year is, of course, a subscription to your favourite magazine . The current offer includes a welcome gift of your choice. You can also print out a gift voucher yourself at short notice as a last-minute Christmas present >> delius-klasing.de/gift-cabo-gift-voucher .
Most amateur mechanics are more off the mark than they realise. A bicycle torque spanner provides professional safety! The Birzman tool is currently available from Rose for 85 euros instead of 139 euros .
The windproof, lightly lined Windchill gloves from Endura are designed to withstand the icy wind on the bike. Price: 39 euros >> currently available from Rose for 30 euros.
The Oakley Sutro Lite cycling glasses are all about minimalist style. But of course they should also work perfectly on the road and off-road. Thanks to the strongly curved half-rim frame, they offer a large field of vision and are well ventilated. The wide lenses still offer protection against dust and are available with Oakley's Prizm technology. Price: 109 euros >> available at Bergzeit .
If you keep at it and train regularly on the fascia roll, you will become more flexible, can prevent pain, accelerate regeneration and thus increase your performance. The Blackroll set with various fascia tools costs 53 euros >> at Sports cheque or Available on Amazon.
Gift ideas for children and young bikers
With this mountain bike book for children, even dad will have fun reading it aloud. Price: 29 euros >> available at Kids Ride Shotgun .
Look like downhill ace Loic Bruni: with the Youth Defend trousers from Fox, you can do it straight away. Available for young bikers in sizes 116 to 164. price: 99 euros >> available at Rose from 74 euros .
Although every bum is different, the SQlab 60X MTB saddle at least appeals to every bum in our test team. The ergonomics experts at SQlab offer a choice of different seat hump widths. This provides comfort and is easy on family planning. Price: 149 euros >> currently available on Amazon for 129 euros.
Floor pumps with poorly legible pressure gauges on the base are annoying. There are quite a few of them. Unfortunately! For testing, we prefer to rely on the Topeak Joeblow Pro with digital air pressure display - mounted high up for ideal readability. Price: 135 Euro >> at Alltricks currently for 71 Euro.
Waistcoats are ideal for the cold season. They keep the torso warm and allow enough air to reach the armpits at the same time. The workmanship of this Primaloft waistcoat from Ion is high quality and the fabric is comfortable to wear. Price: 179 Euro >> currently available from Maciag Offroad for 134 euros.
