xmas present for a keen cyclist

RobAMerc · 14-11-2017 11:49pm #1

Hi folks,

Anyone any idea what I could buy a keen cyclist for < e50 for crimbo?

Not really looking to buy them something useful like a gilet or lights - more thinking about a good cycling related book or novel gadget that will make them smile.

Thanks for the help.

Wishbone Ash · 15-11-2017 12:22am

RobAMerc wrote: »

...Not really looking to buy them something useful....

WTF???

(Apologies, but I just don't get 'novelty' presents!)

martyc5674 · 15-11-2017 12:58am

https://www.avoca.com/en/home-and-food/lonely-planet-epic-bike-rides-of-the-world?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI76Dd8aG_1wIV6JztCh34xAZ4EAAYASAAEgLbvfD_BwE

CramCycle · 15-11-2017 2:42am

Get them one of those RSA Hi Vis vests. Probably free and certainly sure to get a laugh. After that there are a few oils from White lightenign with humerous names.

One of those Muc Off kits with a few bits of cleaning gear and stuff is in the price range and useful and might bring a smile with the right card.

My daughter usually gets me something from the euro shop or Halfords for under a fiver, novelty bike horn etc.

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Canis Lupus · 15-11-2017 2:53am

It's that time of the year again.

http://www.handerpants.com/

RobAMerc · 15-11-2017 6:51am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

WTF???

(Apologies, but I just don't get 'novelty' presents!)

I'm in total agreement here. I did say novel gadget however - not novelty.

Hauki · 15-11-2017 7:56am

Bling socks, good ale and a book.

https://sako7.com
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cycling+books&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acycling+books

CramCycle · 15-11-2017 9:24am

You can never have too many cycling specific socks, in pink or patterned, for extortionate prices.

martyc5674 · 15-11-2017 9:59am

I got this http://road.cc/content/review/90394-chapeau-cold-weather-warm-balm
Along with chamois cream and shower gels in cyclist gift pack.
It's great stuff... stick it in the legs and you'll be egging to get out and cool down within minutes. Love the stuff for cold weather spins

07Lapierre · 15-11-2017 10:35am

This is a good Book:

https://g.co/kgs/SXLXLA

Eamonnator · 15-11-2017 10:51am

This is a lovely piece of kit and useful:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/lezyne-crv-19-multi-tool/rp-prod24675

Miklos · 15-11-2017 11:09am

This is a great Christmas present, a coffee table book on Bernard Hinault.

CramCycle · 15-11-2017 11:22am

I have asked Santa for pedals, fingers crossed, more of a functional present type of person.

brownian · 15-11-2017 11:40am

Climb high, or Climb higher. Both really nice coffee table/inspiration books.

daragh_ · 15-11-2017 11:57am

Support Local talent!

Buy Karen Edwards's book - GODS, ROCKSTARS and THE COBBLES

or pick up something unique and very cool from Victory Chimp

CramCycle · 15-11-2017 11:58am

brownian wrote: »

Climb high, or Climb higher. Both really nice coffee table/inspiration books.

I love the title

marvin80 · 15-11-2017 12:26pm

daragh_ wrote: »

Support Local talent!

Buy Karen Edwards's book - GODS, ROCKSTARS and THE COBBLES

I got this book a few months ago - really nice book, great coffee table book.

07Lapierre · 15-11-2017 1:09pm

daragh_ wrote: »

Support Local talent!

Buy Karen Edwards's book - GODS, ROCKSTARS and THE COBBLES

or pick up something unique and very cool from Victory Chimp

+1 Great Photographer...i have one of her books and yes, make good Presents.

CramCycle · 15-11-2017 1:20pm

daragh_ wrote: »

Support Local talent!

Buy Karen Edwards's book - GODS, ROCKSTARS and THE COBBLES

or pick up something unique and very cool from Victory Chimp

07Lapierre wrote: »

+1 Great Photographer...i have one of her books and yes, make good Presents.

+2 really like her stuff and would make a very nice coffee table book

Muller_1 · 16-11-2017 9:59am

http://cyclingsouvenirs.com/gift-category/home-kitchen/

irishrover99 · 16-11-2017 10:29am

This would be a nice present,under 50 euro too. Black friday deal fro CR
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/x-tools-bike-tool-kit-37-piece/rp-prod55963

magicbastarder · 16-11-2017 11:10am

if they're a keen cyclist, they may already have most of those tools though.

CantGetNoSleep · 16-11-2017 12:38pm

A bike fit would be another great present

CramCycle · 04-12-2017 3:46pm

Seen this on the Audax Ireland email list, looks great if it works.
https://www.fumpapumps.com/shop/

rushfan · 04-12-2017 3:48pm

Re cycling books, what do you do if you don't have a coffee table???????

magicbastarder · 04-12-2017 3:58pm

cycling books can be very hit and miss, and generally the ones worth reading are the ones with the salacious details, unfortunately.
i've read a few which are not much more than a collection of 'in year X i rode the trieste-bangkok-trieste race and placed well, but i felt i could do better, in year X+1 i scored second place being pipped at the finish line, in year X+2 i missed it due injury, in year X+3 i finally...' etc. etc.

though william fotheringham's book on eddy merckx is a good read.

Weepsie · 04-12-2017 5:30pm

Lantern Rouge is a good cycling book. Very readable and often entertaining look at some of those who finished last in the Tour Dr France over the years