Best Gifts for Cyclists

Congratulations on making it to the end of the year!

If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for the biker in your life, don't worry, we've got you covered. Perennial has been helping people like you find the best gifts to celebrate the holidays since 1992, and we're excited to share our annual holiday gift guide with you once again.

Plus, if you spend over $100, your order ships for free, and we also offer extended returns during the holiday season for your peace of mind. Take advantage of our special discount code 5off25 at checkout and save $5 on orders of $25 or more. 

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect from our gift guide:

Before we get too personal, this first category holds some tried and true ideas you can't go wrong with.

Small gifts for cyclists under $25

Adjustable size bottle cage

The Arundel Looney Bin dials to fit anything from a vending machine water bottle to a Nalgene, Hydroflask, or even a bottle of wine.

SockGuy wool socks

Year-round performance socks that are shrink resistant and itch-free. SockGuy socks, made of a TurboWool blend base, are 5x stronger than merino wool alone. Socks make foolproof gifts for cyclists (or people) who have feet…

Perennial logo water bottle

Purist Insulated water bottles feature a Chromatek insulating liner. Chromatek acts as a barrier to keep water cold and also slow it from freezing (hello Minnesota!).

As long as your gift budget complies, here are some recommendations on

Gifts for cyclists under $100

Gofluo Darkchamp reflective vest

The Darkchamp features a longer back, two-way zip, and perforated fabric that minimizes sweating. There is a pocket in the side hem for your phone, keys, or cash for a quick pit stop at the bakery. 😉

Also, Gofluo made a matching model named the Julian for those who want to twin with their kids!

Classic water bottle cage

Ron Andrews founded King Cage in 1991 while working at One Off titanium. When a customer asked Ron for a titanium bottle cage, he gave it a go, and has been making them since. Then, in 1996,
the stainless steel cage came to life. These cages are as aesthetically pleasing as they are sturdy.

Arkel waterproof handlebar bag

A light, simple bag that quickly mounts onto handlebars with velcro loops. The Arkel Signature BB is big enough to carry essentials, yet not too heavy. The included shoulder strap makes it easy to carry around at the destination.

This brand makes quality gifts for cyclists with discerning style. Furthermore, the brand is dedicated to community empowerment, evidenced by the lively crew from CRDITED Estrie – a social service program for folks with Intellectual Disabilities and Pervasive Development Disorders. They’ve worked at Arkel’s Quebec headquarters since 2003.

Another few ideas to consider for the young ones:

Fun gifts for kids

Baby Nutty Helmet with MIPS

Even though the tots expect toys for Christmas, their parents will thank you for such a practical gift.

Nutcase's Baby Nutty line is for the smallest of passengers, featuring a lighter weight for littler heads and extra sets of pads to grow with them. Little ones will be even safer with MIPS, protecting against more types of falls.

MSW Kitty horn

For one thing, kids love to make some noise. Once in a while, you should give them something that drives their parents up the wall, like this handlebar horn.

Approximately 3" wide and fits standard 22-26 mm diameter handlebars. These are cute gifts for cyclists who are getting started on their first bikes.

Gofluo Julian reflective vest

Perfect for the bus stops and early morning rides or walks to school. The Julian vest is water-repellent and features a longer back, two-way zip, and perforated fabric to minimize sweating.

Coupled with Gofluo’s original, adult model Darkchamp, your recipient will be proud to twin with their mini.

'Tis the season to be freezing, so upcoming are tips on

Warm gifts for cold weather riders

Wolftooth handlebar pogies

Wolf Tooth Pogies provide warmth and comfort while riding in cold temperatures. They attach to mountain bike handlebar ends and cover brakes and shifters, shielding hands from wind, rain, and snow.

Rainlegs Arctic cycling chaps

No more 'wet bag' feeling while you protect yourself from wind, rain, and snow. The winter variety of the classic Rainlegs, the Arctic chaps have an extra insulating layer to keep your legs comfortably warm, while the tops are a durable and highly reflective material.

Great gifts for cyclists who commute to work and don't have time to spend changing their clothes.

Fat tire bike / cargo bike floor pump (up to 80 psi)

By comparison to standard floor pumps, users of the Plumpatire find this much easier. Rivendell designed this to address the recent shift to fatter road tires, as most floor pumps deliver high pressure for narrow road tires.

The Mike Plumpatire floor pump has an alloy body with a durable wooden handle.

Following are some niche gift ideas for a niche bike like a Brompton:

Nifty gifts for Brompton riders

Borough Tote bag with DISRUPT print

This large capacity Brompton DISRUPT bag with a special edition camouflage print packs in 20L of space with an internal padded 15” laptop pocket. The zipped Borough Tote fits on the front of a Brompton when riding and works as a regular tote off the bike.

Brompton Toolkit

Being that the toolkit was sold out (with a waitlist) at Perennial for most of this year, this tool is worth it!

Indeed, the Brompton Bike Repair Toolkit contains everything you need to fix a puncture and make adjustments to your bike. It fits nicely inside the main frame tube, locking into place with a no-rattle rubber bumper. Silent and invisible security to keep rolling into work on time.

EZ hinge clamp spring

Emphatically, a must-have for Brompton owners. These gadgets make fantastic gifts for cyclists who value useful accessories.

The EZ Clamp Spring enhances the fastening and unfastening process by automatically aligning the clamp plate. This also helps to prevent vibration unfastening during transit and more, without any modification to original Brompton parts.

You can watch a 15-second video to see it in action. The EZ Clamp Spring is compatible with any Brompton Hinge Clamp post-2004.

Last but not least,

Some gifts for cyclists you really, really love 😉

How about a gift card to Perennial Cycle?

All things considered, arguably the best gift for cyclists who have everything!

An online gift card so your Secret Santa giftee can pick out some new tires, lights, or a new bag. We’ll send you and the recipient a confirmation email with your gift message and a unique code.

Or, an in store gift card to possibly use towards an annual tune up. Available for pickup, or mailed for no additional charge. Each card comes with a small envelope with space to hand-write the recipient and sender’s names, as well as the total value.

Consider a dynamo lighting setup for a favorite bike

Before we get a dynamo installation project rolling, please get in touch with us for a quick consultation. Our shop experts will take your bike and budget into consideration to make you a custom quote.

So, everyone has their eye on the Tern HSD Gen 2 electric cargo bike

In brief, this bike is the best. May we convince you of the many Reasons to Buy a Tern HSD Gen 2?

Conclusion

This wraps up our 2023 holiday gift guide. Who’s on your list?

As always, your order or gifts for bike lovers over $100 ship for free, and we offer extended returns during the holidays. Don't forget, place an order today and take $5 off $25 or more with the discount code 5off25 at checkout.

See you next year!