Bikemas holiday gift guide for the urban cycling set

Here is a look at some of our favorite gift items for the cyclist on your Christmas list this year.

Cleverhood Urbanaut Rain Cape

Cyclists and city denizens alike have come to appreciate the functional and fashionable wonder that is Cleverhood. What began as a picture-perfect rain cape for cycling more than a decade ago, has expanded to include a wonderfuly creative and practical line of garments for urban living.

The Urbanaut Rain Cape is perfect for walking or cycling, traveling or commuting, the Urbanaut cape is a Cleverhood classic. Its smart-looking fabrics are made of sustainable, recycled polyester, PFC free. Interwoven reflective thread creates a bright hi-vis grid that stands out on rainy days and nights.

Elastic thumb loops keep the poncho secure when bike riding. It’s all seam-sealed, and carefully crafted. The adjustable hood optimizes peripheral vision and fits under a bike helmet. Handy arm holes have magnetic closures that snap shut nicely. Adjustable velcro tabs trim the cape in wind. Plus, there’s an inner security loop for extra
blustery days.

DAHON Mariner D8

Folding bikes such as the Mariner D8 are an ideal option for multi-modal urban transportation as the compact size is perfect for carrying onto the train or bus. This bike boasts additional urban cycling features that are most beneficial including a rear rack, adjustable seat and stem as well as full fenders. But we also love throwing a pair in the trunk for a weekend road trip. There is no better way to see a small town than via a folding bike.

The wide 58-cm handlebars with comfy grips, 20-inch wheels as well as 1025-mm wheelbase combine to create the feel of a larger bike despite the Mariner’s compact size. The frame is aluminium. The drivetrain includes a 52-tooth chainring and eight-speed cassette. The pedals are foldable.

The DAHON Mariner D8 continues to be one of the most popular folding bikes on the market, having received great praise from fans and the press through the years.

For more information please visit the DAHON website.

Swrve Wander Over Shirt

In search of stylish and functional clothing that will last a long time? It’s hard to beat this Los Angeles-based apparel maker. This brand makes durable and beautiful duds perfect for cycling and other adventurous activities.

The Wander Over Shirt is fantastic for wearing every day, whether temperatures are taking a dip, or the sun finally comes out for an afternoon ride. It’s one of those gear items that look and function well on the ride down to the patio for an afternoon meet-up, and look even better as a casual cool fashion statement while socializing.

The Wander Over Shirt is constructed of four-way stretch material to give your arms and shoulders plenty of freedom to move as well as offering light water resistance should any of those unexpected fall showers happen. And talk about layering. This gem does it all.

Redshift Arclight Pedals

Arclight Pedals are the ultimate safety upgrade for your bike. By combining the 360° visibility of the lights with the natural biological motion of the pedals, you are not just more visible — you’re recognizable as a cyclist.

Studies have shown that this combination of motion and light can make you up to 57% more visible than standard bike lights. And the 35 hr run time and USB charging make the pedals extremely commuter friendly.

Features include USB rechargeable light modules, auto on/off, auto color switching and three modes. 

Cleverhood Urbanaut Trench

The Urbanaut Trench has raglan cut sleeves for easy movement, with adjustable cuffs. The trench is slim-cut and has two high-placed pockets. Fully seam-sealed and carefully crafted. 

Available in three colors, woven with 3M reflective thread, giving you high visibility on dark days and nights. It features a three-layer fabric with a 15K/15k inner membrane and a smooth mesh lining in a smart contrasting color. 

The classic hood design is optimized for fit and visibility.

Swrve Cordura jeans

The swrve Cordura jeans are made for cycling with four-way stretch offer incredible freedom of movement while also being virtually indestructible.

What makes swrve special is that it crafts garments to last. To check out the full lineup of great products be sure to visit the swrve website here.

Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid watch

Introducing a genius timepiece the likes of which you’ve never seen before — the new CZ Smart Hybrid has all the style of iconic Citizen design combined with the best-tech functions of a smartwatch.

The impressive 15-day battery keeps up with your busy lifestyle in a distinctive design that stands out. This new CZ Smart Hybrid watch features a black ion-plated stainless steel sport bezel and a 44mm case with functioning dials on the black and white display with luminous analog hands. The white silicone integrated strap blends with the overall design and fits perfectly on your wrist.

Utilize the Citizen Connected app to manage your notifications, change your dials and see your fitness stats. Stay on track with the convenience of information at a glance on your hybrid smartwatch display.

You can choose the dial that fits your mood or style and customize the information on display to meet your needs including, steps, weather, heart rate, and more.

For more details and to see the full lineup of great products visit the Citizen website here. 

Redshift ShockStop Suspension Seatpost

The ShockStop Suspension Seatpost will help you ride more comfortably on the bike you already own by smoothing out the road and letting you float over rough terrain. 
It also helps you to ride farther and faster since the energy that is normally wasted suspending your body is used for pedaling.

The ShockStop Suspension Seatpost provides 35mm of tunable, ultra-responsive suspension travel for the ultimate bump-eating comfort.

Features include 35mm of active suspension travel, infinitely adjustable stiffness, swappable springs and more.

Osprey Metron Rolltop Pack

Transporting laptops and other work essentials takes on heightened importance when it’s not a gorgeous summer day. So, finding a secure, and comfortable way to do so is key and that’s why we appreciate this new Metron 29 pack from Osprey. This is a brand normally associated with outdoorsy packs that are built for foul weather, so expect some serious toughness here with this new urban cycling entry.

We love the well-planned bike commuting features including the built-in raincover, LidLock helmet carry, reflective materials, and even a separate compartment for dirty clothes or shoes. All this in a package that is constructed of 100 per cent recycled fabrics.

Abus Hyban 2.0 helmet

Looking for the perfect everyday helmet for commuting? Look no further than the Hyban 2.0 helmet from Abus, which combines an incredibly hard and protective shell over EPS foam with massive air holes to keep riders cool. There are also many integrated white and red LED lights with three light settings providing 360-degrees of visibility, which are USB rechargeable. There is even bug mesh and it’s ponytail compatible! In the market for a good helmet, this is the one.