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Hi_Im_Jess
Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
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I'm not totally sure if this type of post would be allowed (if not, im sorry. please just delete it) but I need some help. My bf is an avid cyclist and his birthday is coming up. I am trying to put together a giftbasket with all kinds of cycling related items. What are some essential things that you use on a regular basis or think are useful that I can put in there? So far I'm thinking a few innertubes, a cycling cap, maybe a good book about maintenance, a tool kit and possibly a jersey.

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  • EddieG43
    EddieG43 Posts: 36
    Cateye Velo 7 computer.....cheap but works great
    CO2 refills for blowing up his tires
    Light if he rides at night
    Reflector and rear light
    New gloves if he wears them
    Spare tubes
    and your other suggestions too

    I am sure he would love anything that you got him!!
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    It depends on what he has. I mean, every cyclist should have the following:

    Topeak MiniMorph pump http://amzn.com/B000FICCQC
    Park folding hex/torx tol http://amzn.com/B000OZBJD8
    Patch kit and levers http://amzn.com/B0048HG3G6
    Basic front and rear blinkies/lights to make you seen at night, silicone preferred for easy swapping between bikes/removal when parked outside http://amzn.com/B006Z7QTKM
  • doggiesnot
    doggiesnot Posts: 334 Member
    Book: Just Ride
    http://www.amazon.com/Just-Ride-Radically-Practical-Riding/dp/0761155589/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372864411&sr=8-1&keywords=just+ride

    Water Bottle (make sure and get one from a bike shop, as he won't want to untwist to open, etc.)
    Gloves, fingerless
    Gift card to a bike shop?

    Here's a rear bike light that I just got. It's pretty bright for a cheap-o, and it's solar! So, no batteries ever!
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008XUJ50K/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    Thanks guys. He wants to start taking trips with his cycling friends and I figure this is a good time to make sure he has all of the essentials. So many good ideas and things I haven't thought of. I mean I ride, but not in races and not usually in other states, I definitely want to get him a pump. Thats one thing that totally slipped my mind and the innertubes would be useless without it!
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I definitely want to get him a pump. Thats one thing that totally slipped my mind and the innertubes would be useless without it!

    And the tire levers (which come with some patch kits). Definitely only get the Topeak Minimorph or similar. It has a hose nozzle and a little thing you stand on so you can use it like a floor pump. The ones the connect directly on the valve are impossible - no leverage and you end up breaking the valve stem
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    oh ok cool. I actually bought him some steel tire levers not too long ago because he broke all of his plastic ones trying to change my tire lmao
  • katozdad
    katozdad Posts: 296 Member
    Am I the only one who uses an old set of desert spoons as tyre levers? I use the base of the handle to lever of the tyre, and the curve of the spoon hooks nicely behind the spokes.

    They also come in handy when you want to eat pasta, porridge or anything else you fancy that needs a spoon.

    But in answer to your question, one light hearted thing your bf may appreciate is some Chamois Cream.
  • harksy
    harksy Posts: 239 Member
    Anything Rapha- say no more!
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    hahahaha I should get him some! I saw one called "dz nuts pro chamois cream"
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    So far I ordered two jerseys. One Coney Island one and a CBGB one.. Oh and a maintenance book. I figure the other stuff is easier to pick up in store. I ordered the jerseys because he wears XXL and they don't usually have that in store when I've looked.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Chamois Cream - show you care about his delicate areas!
    :wink:
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    Chamois Cream - show you care about his delicate areas!
    :wink:

    I was going to get it as a joke and he mentioned it the other day so I'm going to get some.. but I plan on making my own label and calling it something inappropriate.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    According to my husband DZ Nutz is the best. But don't buy him the girl version. Or do.
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    The jerseys came and they are so nice!
  • Kmsnomaha
    Kmsnomaha Posts: 167 Member
    I bought my husband a Road ID bracelet one year for his birthday. He wears it every time he rides.
    http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    I bought my husband a Road ID bracelet one year for his birthday. He wears it every time he rides.
    http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx

    Oh thats a really good idea! Just in case anything ever happens to him! Especially since he has asthma and allergies. I would have never even thought of that.
  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    Chamois Cream - show you care about his delicate areas!
    :wink:

    I was going to get it as a joke and he mentioned it the other day so I'm going to get some.. but I plan on making my own label and calling it something inappropriate.

    Just order a tub of this...

    http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HNCBBCC/chomper_body_ballocks_mens_chamois_cream
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    I have a topeak roadmorph G pump...it's the only one i have, i bought another mount kit, and just switch it from bike to bike when I ride. Bike shorts are a good gift, mine always stink when I put them on, having clean ones to spare would be a benefit.
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    Im going to pick up the last few things tonight. I have a coupon for a bike shop too lol :happy: Thanks for all of the great ideas everyone.
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    :happy: He loved everything and had a ride on Sunday to Coney Island so the jersey was perfect

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