Ideas to shop around
Directions rather than one particular thing, for when you’d rather choose. Some come with a few that fit.
Helmet and protection
Crash protection from head to knee. Gloves wear out, so a spare pair is always welcome.
6 that fit · about $13.99 – $164.95
Giro Montaro MIPS II Mountain Bike Helmetabout $79.19 · amazon.com
INBIKE Mountain Bike Gloves with Knuckle Guardabout $28 · amazon.com
Padded Mountain Bike Gloves (budget pick)about $13.99 · amazon.com
Fox Racing Launch Pro Knee Guardabout $164.95 · amazon.com
Fox Racing Launch elbow guardabout $89.95 · amazon.com
100% Speedcraft sport sunglassesabout $74.50 · amazon.com
Packs and hydration
Carry water, tools and snacks on the trail.
2 that fit · about $59.95 – $141.95
CamelBak M.U.L.E. 12 Mountain Bike Hydration Packabout $141.95 · amazon.com
Dakine Hot Laps 5L Hip Packabout $59.95 · amazon.com
Tools and bike care
Fix a flat on the trail, and keep the drivetrain clean at home.
8 that fit · about $11.99 – $64.91
Topeak Mini 18+ Multi-Toolabout $34.99 · amazon.com
Park Tool CB-4 Bio ChainBrite Chain Cleanerabout $19.95 · amazon.com
Finish Line Wet Bike Chain Lube, 4 ozabout $11.99 · amazon.com
Wolf Tooth EnCase System Hex Bit Wrench Multi-Toolabout $49.95 · amazon.com
Park Tool CC-3.2 chain checkerabout $12.95 · amazon.com
Topeak Nano TorqBar X torque wrenchabout $49.84 · amazon.com
Topeak JoeBlow Sport III floor pumpabout $64.91 · amazon.com
Muc-Off Nano Tech bike cleanerabout $16.99 · amazon.com
Lights and local support
Lights for after-work rides and a way to support local trail builders.
2 that fit · about $74.95
Black Diamond Storm 500-R Rechargeable Headlampabout $74.95 · rei.com
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition Storewmbc-464442.square.site
Shoes and clothing
What riders wear every ride: grippy shoes, shorts that fit over pads, and layers for Pacific Northwest weather.
6 that fit · about $25.95 – $135
Five Ten Freerider mountain bike shoesabout $99.95 · amazon.com
Fox Racing Ranger mountain bike shortsabout $83.99 · amazon.com
Fox Racing Ranger long sleeve jerseyabout $74.95 · amazon.com
Darn Tough Hiker midweight micro crew socksabout $25.95 · amazon.com
Smartwool Active Ultralite long sleeve base layerabout $85 · amazon.com
Marmot PreCip Eco rain jacketabout $135 · amazon.com
Pedals and grips
Cheap contact point upgrades that change how the bike feels.
2 that fit · about $25.85 – $55.99
Race Face Chester flat pedalsabout $55.99 · amazon.com
ODI Elite Motion lock-on gripsabout $25.85 · amazon.com
Trail repair, safety and tech
Fixes that get you home from a flat or a crash, plus a few smart ways to carry a phone and track a bike.
6 that fit · about $6.95 – $57.99
Dynaplug Racer Pro tubeless repair toolabout $57.99 · amazon.com
Topeak Mini Dual G hand pumpabout $23.14 · amazon.com
Quad Lock Out Front handlebar phone mountabout $39.99 · amazon.com
Apple AirTag bike trackerabout $24 · amazon.com
Park Tool TL-1.2 tire leversabout $6.95 · amazon.com
Adventure Medical Kits Day Tripper Lite first aid kitabout $22.99 · amazon.com
Trail fuel and hydration
Small, easy to wrap gifts that riders always run out of.
4 that fit · about $19.88 – $23.95
Skratch Labs hydration sport drink mixabout $23.95 · amazon.com
Honey Stinger organic honey wafflesabout $19.88 · amazon.com
Nuun Sport electrolyte tabletsabout $20.98 · amazon.com
Clif Bar protein energy bars, variety packabout $21.80 · amazon.com
Funny Mountain Bike Shirts and Hoodies
Wearable trail humor for riders: stunt hoodies, trail jokes and a hoodie for the post ride lot.
4 that fit · about $16.17 – $31.98
No Mountain Biking Today Funny Sad Rider T-Shirtabout $18.99 · amazon.com
Trail Inspection Complete Mountain Biking Funny MTB T-Shirtabout $16.17 · amazon.com
I Do My Own Stunts Funny Mountain Bike MTB Hoodieabout $31.98 · amazon.com
Is My Bike Okay? Mountain Bike Pullover Hoodieabout $27.90 · amazon.com
Mountain Biker Mugs and Trail Signs
Mugs and metal signs for the garage, shed or trail cabin. Gifts for riders who always talk bikes.
4 that fit · about $11.98 – $19.95
Cyclopath Definitions Funny 11 oz Double-Sided Ceramic Mugabout $14.99 · amazon.com
Bevvee I'd Bike That Ceramic Coffee Mug (15 oz)about $19.95 · amazon.com
Mountain Bike Parking Only Vintage Tin Signabout $11.98 · amazon.com
Metal Sign: Money Can't Buy Happiness But It Can Buy Mountain Bikesabout $13.99 · amazon.com