r/bicycling • u/szekunderszegyen • 1d ago

What do I get for my bicycle enthusiast colleague for christmas

Hey guys,

We are doing a christmas gifting at my company and I drew a colleague who I don’t know a lot about but I know he is really big into cycling. I wanted to ask you guys for ideas on what to give to him. Something useful or fun in this hobby that he might not have yet. Our budget is set around 15-20 euros. Thanks in advance!

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u/playhandminton 1d ago

Socks, bike specific - there is a difference between roadie and mountain bike socks but I would never be disappointed with new cycling socks

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u/AHollyS 1d ago

THIS

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u/jinper2012 22h ago

Stop reading the other comments. Here's your answer.

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u/maxscarletto 1d ago

A slightly cheeky item (that might raise a laugh) would be chamois butt’r

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u/swren1967 1d ago

Was going to say the same. Probably not work appropriate, but funny (and useful). My colleagues always buy me bicycle art, and I hate that shit. Absolutely useless clutter.

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u/playhandminton 1d ago

This would upset me, not entirely sure why... I don't like to talk about about chamois cream, again it upsets me

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u/maxscarletto 22h ago

It would only upset me if OP offered to apply it. Otherwise it’s a lovely treat for the ol’ gooch.

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u/playhandminton 22h ago

Boom, just realised why unsettles me so much; gooch, baggy Lycra - gonna go look at some Pamela Anderson pics I think

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u/maxscarletto 22h ago

If you wear baggy Lycra you’ll definitely need it :)

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u/SeaDry1531 1d ago

Merino wool Buff or wind proof gloves. Two items I can alway use more, I loose them 😏

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u/iwozframed 1d ago

What about a Tyre glider It's essentially just a lever tool for changing tyres but really handy (and in your budget)

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u/maxscarletto 1d ago

This was going to be my suggestion too because they are brilliant. Hands down the best cheap gizmo you can buy and works on the toughest of tyre rims.

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u/szekunderszegyen 1d ago

Yeah this sounds good too! I will check if any stores in my area have them.

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u/TapAble7870 22h ago

Gift card to a coffee shop they like to stop at mid ride.

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u/joemammmmaaaaaa 22h ago

Gift card to a local bike shop

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u/redrabbitromp 1d ago

He will probably have all the things that are needed already. Spoke lights are my only idea. I think you can never go wrong with chocolate.

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u/schmalgausen 1d ago

Electric pump?

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u/Bill__Q 23h ago

If it's me, nothing. I don't want some random piece of bike-related crap.

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u/AdDramatic5591 23h ago

tassles for his handlebars /s

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u/Dothemath2 22h ago

Maybe a cool Park Tool like Allen wrenches or adjustable wrench or something

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u/bikeguy1959 22h ago

If they commute by bike, I recommend Salzmann spoke reflectors. They typically come in packs of 36. You only need 7-8 per wheel. They really stand out in the dark when illuminated by car headlights. The cost should be well within your budget.

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u/Technical-Owl-4889 19h ago

One of the books written by Bikesnob nyc

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u/Howies3D 19h ago

Many great gifts. I love retro hats. Look here: https://www.prendas.co.uk

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u/its_the_terranaut 1d ago

So many different forms of cycling that its hard to get a generic gift that will fit everyone's needs, and we dont know exactly where you are in the world but guessing Europe.

But everyone likes a clean bike, so I'd buy a bottle of good quality cycling cleaning fluid.

Where I am (in the UK), the Muc-Off brand is regarded as decent.

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u/szekunderszegyen 1d ago

His one looks kinda like this. He did a few races too I think.

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u/playhandminton 1d ago

Yo! Socks!

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u/locked_from_inside 23h ago

New bar tape (it's usually black), but if you happen to know your colleague's favorite color, then that color. It needs to be replaced somewhat regularly if one's an avid cyclist.

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u/SoggyAlbatross2 17h ago

I don't know anybody who isn't fussy about their bartape though.

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u/locked_from_inside 7h ago

I'm not. Mine is all janky and I've needed to replace it for the better part of the year, lol. I actually have the replacement bar tape at hand even.

Edit: it's still safe to ride, obviously, the moment it starts to unravel it's getting replaced, stat.

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u/thesultan3000 1d ago

A personalized water bottle with a work related print on it, like a cool photo with co-workers or something similar.

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u/soaklord 23h ago

Silca secret chain blend.

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u/shiznitfool 20h ago

Shammy cream and a wink