If the riders in your life are anything like the ones in ours, they've already bought the latest gadgets & accessories they thought would make them faster on the trails.
So, with that in mind, we've worked with some of our partners to present a few gift ideas that any mountain biker would be happy to wake up to! If this page just happened to be left open on your loved one’s computer, we’re sure they would appreciate the hint.
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Helmets are essential for anyone who rides a bike, and with loads of budget friendly options available, a new lid doesn’t need to break the bank.
Lazer’s Coyote helmet offers plenty of protection, a stylish finish, and MIPS technology, all for under $100. Lazer’s ‘Turnfit’ system allows you to adjust the fit of the helmet and big vents makes for plenty of airflow.
Details:
• 21 Vents
• Weight: 335g (M)
• Certification: CE-CPSC-AS
• Sizes: S / M / L
• MSRP: $99.99 USD
Riding glasses can be an absolute lifesaver in wet conditions. After all, no one likes a mud shot to the eye ruining their descent.
Bliz’s Fusion glasses may be under $100, but they don’t skimp on the bells and whistles that higher-priced options feature. A one piece 'unbreakable’ lens offers a good field of vision and a detachable lower frame allows you to customize your look.
Details:
• Unbreakable Polycarbonate Lens
• 100% UV Protection
• Adjustable nose piece and arms
• Interchangeable lenses
• Weight: 32g
• MSRP: $94.95 USD
As the Enduro rider in your life looks ahead to a summer of racing, this race specific emergency tool could make their Christmas…
GÜP’s inflation and sealant system is essentially a CO2 canister that both inflates your tire and pumps it full of sealant. This can plug any nasty holes or replenish your sealant after you blew it all shralping that turn. At only $14.99, it’s a great stocking filler!
Details:
• Inflates and seals tires
• Works on tubeless and tubes
• 125ml
• Injects sealant through valve core
• Eco-Friendly latex-based formula
• MSRP: $15.00 USD
Someone you know getting a new bike this year? Getting it protected is the perfect way to show you care.
RideWrap offer several options from basic essential frame protection, to a fully tailored clear vinyl wrap that’s specific to your frame. RideWrap even claim the vinyl is self-healing, meaning that minor marks and scuffs will disappear with the warmth of a sunny day.
Details:
• Tailored for the majority of frames
• Includes install tools
• Self-healing vinyl
• Repels dirt
• Matte or gloss finish
• Weight: 50g
• MSRP: $30 - $90
ODI Elite Pro Lock On Grips
As one of three contact points you have with your bike, a new set of grips can breathe new life into your ride. A great festive gift that any mountain biker would be happy with.
ODI is one of the first names that come to mind when thinking of grips. The latest version of their new Elite Pro grips features a single clamp and an ergonomic half-waffle design. With six different colours to choose from, you're sure to find one to match any bike!
Details:
• Ergonomic design
• Half-Waffle pattern
• New single clamp
• Reinforced End
• Available in 6 different colors
• Weight: 102g
• MSRP $28.95 USD
The tire plug has become a favourite emergency spare of the Enduro rider. Forget a tube, just plug the hole and inflate the tire!
Stans’ take on the tire plug works both physically and chemically. According to Stans, the barbed tip of their DART plug anchors into the tire so it will not pull out when riding and the material it is made of is coated with a safe chemical that reacts with any latex sealant to further help seal the hole in the tire.
Details:
• Two heads on tool
• Valve core remover
• No trimming needed
• Weight: 15 grams (complete tool, two Darts)
• MSRP: $25 USD, 5-pack of refills ($20 USD)
We might be biased, but we’re pretty sure anyone would be stoked on getting some Pinkbike merch under the tree this festive season.
Wear your merch with pride and let others know that you too would like to argue that 26” ain’t dead and which new bike looks like a Trek…
What's on your wish list this festive season? Let us know in the comments below.
Check out gifts for the trail rider in your life here and stay tuned for our Enduro Rider Gift Guide next week
1. We accidentally sent maybe the biggest bike review website in the world a misassembled bike with a random prototype part attached!
2. It's unfair that we didn't get to replace it midtest!
3. Pinkbike is just trying to drum up views with controversy by reporting that the bike we sent them broke while doing bike things! Unfair!
Backfired, broke, now they get to say oops it was the prototype.
Pinkbike public is like hey, we saw you guys on a Pole, when's the review?!?
Pole: these are still test bikes, but, ok.
Pinkbike field test: yeah, we broke it, but you can't defend it or fix it, sorry.
Pole: yeah, it's a prototype.
Pinkbike public: ooohhh their just trying to PR their way out!!!
Internet is brutal!
The Machine is still my dream bike.
Really? Because you've been able to order one on the website for months now. Pole isn't claiming that the bike is still in prototype phase, just that they somehow accidentally attached a weaker prototype swingarm to the production bike.
m.pinkbike.com/news/yeti-sb6c-review-2015.html
One of the most Experienced and successful project managers at my work: never go forward and excuse yourself ahead of accusations, no matter how noble it may appear to you. It just shows your insecurity and blame while they may have never accused you of anything.
Every second hollywood movie: you have a right to remain silent, whatever you say may be used against you.
Except on the internet everything you say WILL be used against you.
Super dumb move by Pole with writing this “piece”. What if lads said: “we broke the frame but everything breakes eventually - end of story”.
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Also, give credibility to PB when they like the bike and they say is fast, but acussing them of sensationalism when the same bike snaps is straight up a dick move.
They fixed the problem, but what is the expected lifespan?
After all of the negatives I have heard about this company even before this broken bike, I would never even consider buying one of their hype machines.
Anyway, I’m not a fan of Pole. Don’t have carbon bikes? China’s fault. We are taking the environmental high road. Bike breaks? We sent the wrong one, and Pinkbike didn’t let us send them a replacement. So what guarantee as a consumer do I have that they won’t make the same careless mistake with my production bike? A lot of deflection from this company. And their bikes are ugly.
It was kind of a shitshow.
Pinkbike is usually pretty fair. If things break, they give the manufacturers a chance to respond, and often have another follow up piece of content with the manufacturers.
On the two videos they’ve released so far, it seems like they’ve gone out of their way to be complimentary of Pole, mentioning how fast the bike they review rides compared to the Pole as a bench mark, or that it descends well, but not quite as good as the Pole. Seemed fishy to me.
Given they have talked about the Pole a fair amount, I suspect that the buck to flat test was one of the later things they did. I wouldn't expect the other ride features to be too different with a lighter weight rear triangle. Did Pole just want a retest on the huck to flat?
If they wanted to be scandalous, they wouldn't have titled the review "fastest trail bike" or gone through the whole review before mentioning the failure. Pole, it sounds like you're scandalizing and building up bad press when no one really cared in the first place.
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At the end of the day... the investment more than paid for itself. Also, during the the time I had the bike, found the wrap made keeping the bike clean and cleaning it easier. Seems like mud/dirt/etc doesn't stick to the product as easily as it does typical bike paint.
Installing the full custom product can be finicky depending on how anal you are. I was able to do mine on a fully stripped frame, but still took me about 3 days (couple hours a day) to get it perfect. There was definitely a learning curve as you get better at it as you go. You use a spray bottle to fully wet the pieces so you can remove and adjust as many times or as much as you need to until you get it right. By the end I could probably do a full bike in 1 to 2 hours. If you're not up for that, RideWrap now has "Certified Installer Shops" that will do it for you for for about $90 (CDN) I think?
Works like a charm, you just need to make sure you follow the instructions or you going to get foamed!
#ItsNotSunscreen
Besides when I need gears or parts such as a new helmet, some sealant, new grips or some tire repair kit I usually need it now and order it right away. It is not like these are thing like a new bike that you can afford pondering for days/weeks on wether to order them.
This is a complete brake either front or rear with 160/180 rotors and shimano pads.
Also sending this to everybody in my secret Santa group.
(And college roommate I sold a Schwinn Homegrown hardtail to and let you borrow my shades, GIVE THEM BACK...)
just need to use presto adapter. www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-High-Pressure-Inflator-with-Digital-Gauge-Tool-Only-P737D/307627867?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-302634287-_-307627867-_-N
PB WHERE IS THE NEXT BIKE TEST REVIEW?!