Holiday Season

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Geoff
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by Geoff

First, best of the Season to WWs everywhere.

I am having trouble coming-up with gifts for cyclists. Usually, there is something interesting that I can find, but this year there doesn't seem to be anything obvious. As 'guys who have everything', what would you want from the Jolly Old Bicycle Elf?

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bricky21
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by bricky21

Might be a little late, but I think these things make cool gifts.
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http://www.abbeybiketools.com/products/ ... ombie-tool

Geoff
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by Geoff

that's what I gave last year!

I was thinking of their bottom bracket tools, but they don't have a DA/Campagnolo version, so you need to buy two for a set. The derailleur hanger adjuster is a great idea, but it is not available yet...

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devinci
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by devinci

Some clothing is always good, things like gloves, winter gloves, hats, wind vest. Assos stuff would make a nice present!

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Frankie - B
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by Frankie - B

It might be too obvious, but a good pump is always welcome.
custom engraved top cap possibly?
'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
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wojchiech
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by wojchiech

depends on the rider

personally I need some baselayers, more warmers (arms/knees/booties - only have one pair each), my sunglass lenses are scratched, never replaced the helmet I crashed on, all my bottles are old, etc. :lol: :| :cry: Hopefully Santa Claus will come through :noidea:

if you ask them i'm sure they'll have something to complain about :lol: but makes it more worthwhile when it's something they really need. :thumbup: :beerchug:

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by bombertodd

Frankie - B wrote:custom engraved top cap possibly?



Anything custom would be a cool! Custom bottles, bar ends, name stickers for frame, tools, or clothes.

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djm
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Someone linked to the Saevid custom saddles, they can look really cool. Somewhat pricey, but if it wasn't for the Saevid logo they stick on all their custom saddles I would've ordered one straight away.

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by HammerTime2

Protection when "saddling up" is always appropriate for the discriminating cyclist.

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Google translates this as "Go through life with ease". Yes siree Bob!!

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Frankie - B
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by Frankie - B

google translate got it right ;)
'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
If you want to see 'meh' content of me and my bike you can follow my life in pictures here!

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itsacarr
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by itsacarr

I meant to add this earlier and figured a "gift" thread was always a good idea.

But if you're still looking for cyclist minded gifts why not coffee. A few brands out there with cycling minded folks behind but a cool one out of Vermont is giving the profits to their juniors in Vermont. Tasty artisan coffee is pretty tough to go wrong with though.

http://1k2go.bigcartel.com (breakaway blend and bete noir roasts)
Just ride ..

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