Cyclists love gadgets, especially those who have several different bikes like a hardtail mountain bike for off-road training, a full suspension bike for rocky, rugged trails and a top-end road bike for winter or triathlon training.
There’s no need to be stuck for cycle gifts this holiday season; just read on to find out what every keen mountain biker or road cyclist would like to find in their Christmas stocking.
Latest Technology Gadgets for Cyclists
Although some gadgets are just for show, these cycle gift ideas will be invaluable for the keen rider wanting to improve both fitness and speed:
Garmin Edge 705 GPS. Garmin’s top of the range global positioning system is designed specifically for cyclists and measures speed, distance, heart rate, wheel cadence, time travelled, altitude, ascent and descent and calories burned. An all-in-one heart rate monitor and route mapping system, it is easy to use and won’t lose the signal thanks to a high sensitivity receiver. Retailing at $499.99, it does not come cheap but it is the ultimate training tool for any rider.
Oakley O ROKR™ Bluetooth enabled sunglasses. Surely the ultimate in cool cycling gifts, these sunglasses allow riders to listen to music or make calls without the need for wires; all the controls are neatly set on top of the sunglasses and the phone or music player can be stored in a backpack or strapped onto the arm. They are also available as prescription sports sunglasses and cost $349.
Archos Head Cam. There are many head cams on the market under $100 but the cutting edge Archos Generation 5 model is compact and comes with a built in remote and a microphone. It is the perfect gift for mountain bikers who love rocky single track or free riding as they can show off their exploits to their mates afterwards. Priced at around $265, it’s a great cycle gift for budding videographers.
IPod Shuffle in pink. This one is for the female cycling enthusiast who just wants to listen to her favorite music out on the trail. Smallest of the IPod family, the pink Shuffle stands out in the crowd and, with a matching set of pink headphones, is an affordable luxury cycling gift, retailing at around $70 plus headphones.
Alternative Luxury Cycle Gifts
Don’t want gadgets, then why not consider some top end bike gear? Choose from a luxury hard bike case like the Elite Vaison to keep bikes safe and secure when travelling abroad; a professional bike stand for servicing bikes; a set of carbon wheels for faster riding due to less weight; tubeless tires for mountain bikers who hate punctures or a top of the range hydration pack with three liter water capacity for epic all day adventures.
Cool Cycling Gifts for Christmas
Give a loved one a great cycle gift this Christmas. Make them smile with one of the latest technology gadgets made just for cycling or splash out on some expensive new bike gear.
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