I’m a Tech Editor - here are the 8 must-have gear items every cyclist wants as a gift this Christmas, discounted for Cyber Monday
Are you looking for the perfect Cyber Monday gift to buy the cyclist in your life? Then you’ve come to the right place! I’m Cycling Weekly’s Tech Editor, and I’ve got you covered for the Festive Season
Cyber Monday deals and discounts are too hard to ignore, so the quest for the perfect Christmas cycling gift starts right now and, if you’re wise, it starts right here. Buying gifts for cyclists is notoriously difficult because they can be ultra-picky about brands and products. That’s where I come in.
As Cycling Weekly’s Tech Editor, countless items of cycling tech land on my desk every month, so I’m a trustworthy judge of what’s a pass and what’s a fail. I’ve picked out eight gifts, to suit all budgets, that I know will delight even the most discerning (read: fussy) cyclist.
There’s state-of-the-art traffic radar and a performance sports watch from Garmin, rather smart gloves from Rapha, peerless Apple Airpods Pro 2 earbuds, a mobile pressure washer from cleaning specialists Karcher, quality front and back lights from Knog and Magicshine respectively, plus the very latest smart trainer from Zwift.
If you’re eyeing up gifts for yourself, then go on, make your loved one’s life easier by suggesting one of these great picks.
Magicshine Seemee 300:
US: Was $59.99, now $44.99 at Amazon
UK: Was £59.99, now £41.79 at Amazon
Save 30% A fantastic, modestly priced gift, we rate the SEEMEE 300 light our best rear light overall. It boasts a 200-hour runtime and includes an in-built smart motion sensor that cleverly adjusts the brightness on braking. Clever optics deliver 360-degree visibility, making the recipient of this gift highly visible to other road users.
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Knog Blinder 900 front light
UK: £80 £51.20 at Sigma Sports - save £28.80
An immensely popular front light, the Blinder 900 stands out for its compact design, robust construction, and reliable performance. It has a wide, even beam pattern and a massive 120-hour runtime on its most economical setting. It is beautifully crafted from CNC-machined aluminium. A shining example of a gift built to last.
Rapha Pro Team Winter Gloves
US - Was $110, now $82.50 | save $27.50
UK - Was £85, now £63.75 | save £21.25
Every cyclist needs a decent pair of winter gloves, and these are some of the best. The tops have a warm, fleece-lined panel to protect the backs of your hands from wind-chill, while the palms are lined with suede for reliable grip however wet the weather gets. They're Rapha, of course, so they look very cool too. A handy gift any cyclist would be delighted to receive.
Garmin Varia RTL515 rearview radar with tail light
US: Was $199.99, now $149.98 Save 25%
UK: Was £159.99, now £119.99 Save 25%
Here's a gift that shows you really care. Easily one of our favourite pieces of modern cycling tech, this radar device, with its ultra-bright rear light and sophisticated sensor, can locate and warn of approaching vehicles from 140 metres. It cannot be beaten for peace of mind.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds
US: Were $249 now $154 at Amazon | Save 38%
UK: Were £229 now £179 at Amazon | Save 22%
These highly desirable earbuds from Apple are stonking value this Cyber Monday, allowing you to gift above budget. The tech is superb - intelligent noise control cuts out all background noise, while the adaptive transparency setting enables you to reconnect with the outside world only when you want to. With their customisable fit and sweatproof rating, these are a winner for indoor training.
Garmin Epix (Gen 2)
UK - Was £649.99, now £324.99 | Save £325 at H Samuel
The Garmin Epix (Gen 2) is a sophisticated performance watch for multi-sport activities. Including, of course, cycling. The number of metrics it records is staggering, and it includes mapping and sleep tracking. This bargain price from H Samuel is unfortunately only available in the UK - what a gift though.
Wahoo Kickr Core:
US: Was $499.99, now $424.97 Save 15%
UK: Was £449.99, now £369.99 | Save 18% at Amazon
Wahoo's Kickr Core is billed as entry-level but it's so much more capable than that. Accurate, lightweight, with an authentic ride feel, it's all the smart trainer most cyclists could ever want. The Kickr Core is not to be passed over this Cyber Monday.
Zwift Ride:
USA: was $1299.99, now $1039.99 with code
UK: was £1,199.99, now £959.99 with code
This will make a very special gift for a very fortunate cyclist. The Zwift Ride provides the ultimate experience on Zwift, the popular virtual training platform. It provides full control of the Zwift app right from the handlebars - no other smart bike comes close on Zwift.
Grab a 20% discount by using code: CYCLINGRIDE20 at Zwift
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