X-mas Gift Ideas for a utility cyclist....
12-03-09, 07:53 AM
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X-mas Gift Ideas for a utility cyclist....
My inlaws are asking what I want for Christmas and I know they aren't going to take "nothing" as an answer. I have a few items on my "want list" but mostly everything I want is a lot more $$$ than I think they are looking to spend.
As a utility cyclist yourself; what are some things you'd like to have that are in the $10 to $100 range?
(Clothing, bike parts, tools, anything bike related would work.)
As a utility cyclist yourself; what are some things you'd like to have that are in the $10 to $100 range?
(Clothing, bike parts, tools, anything bike related would work.)
12-03-09, 09:37 AM
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Tools, always tools! Or a gift certificate from Park Tool. 
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A double-legged kickstand is a great upgrade for a utility cyclist. If you have an Xtracycle, you can find the Kickback for around $100. A pair of Wideloaders is also around that price.
Also, (especially for winter in the northern states) the importance of good lighting can never be overestimated. You can get a surprisingly high amount of lumens for that price range. The MagicShine is definitely the value-per-lumens leader, but since you're a utility cyclist, a handlebar-mounted flashlight like this one may be more practical since you can use it while loading your cargo.
While not cargo-specific, I have a MonkeyLectric wheel light on my bike. It's by far the most-complimented thing on my bike and I've even had drivers roll down their windows at stop signs to thank me for being so visible.
And of course if you don't have something warm to put under your helmet, I definitely recommend a thin merino skullcap from Ibex or Smartwool.
Also, (especially for winter in the northern states) the importance of good lighting can never be overestimated. You can get a surprisingly high amount of lumens for that price range. The MagicShine is definitely the value-per-lumens leader, but since you're a utility cyclist, a handlebar-mounted flashlight like this one may be more practical since you can use it while loading your cargo.
While not cargo-specific, I have a MonkeyLectric wheel light on my bike. It's by far the most-complimented thing on my bike and I've even had drivers roll down their windows at stop signs to thank me for being so visible.
And of course if you don't have something warm to put under your helmet, I definitely recommend a thin merino skullcap from Ibex or Smartwool.
12-03-09, 12:07 PM
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REI or Sears gift certificates. Or, wool long undies.
12-04-09, 10:23 PM
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A cute wicker basket for your Bob Yak trailer.
12-05-09, 08:37 PM
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No matter whether it's thick ones for winter or light "sport" ones for summer I find it hard to argue with an extra pair of wool socks.
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12-05-09, 09:04 PM
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You gonna eat that?
. Blinkies (make good stocking stuffers)
. Work stand
. Truing stand
. Other tools.
. Work stand
. Truing stand
. Other tools.
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12-06-09, 06:04 AM
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Grocery pannier.
One of those elastic cargo nets for securing something to the rack on the bicyicle. (I have not seen one in person, but I saw one once on the REI web site for under ten dollars.)
One of those elastic cargo nets for securing something to the rack on the bicyicle. (I have not seen one in person, but I saw one once on the REI web site for under ten dollars.)
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Gift certificate for the LBS.
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Does your cyclist cook?
Last Christmas I got myself a Corningware Portables casserole dish that's made to travel. Comes with a snap-on plastic cover, and slips into a quilted thermal cozy along with one of those hot/cold packs. I strap it on the rack with a cargo net. It's great for taking stuff to pot-luck dinners. Sure makes an impression too, arriving on a bike with a piping hot casserole.
Own one. Love it. Especially for holding the aforementioned casserole dish.
Last Christmas I got myself a Corningware Portables casserole dish that's made to travel. Comes with a snap-on plastic cover, and slips into a quilted thermal cozy along with one of those hot/cold packs. I strap it on the rack with a cargo net. It's great for taking stuff to pot-luck dinners. Sure makes an impression too, arriving on a bike with a piping hot casserole.
Own one. Love it. Especially for holding the aforementioned casserole dish.
12-24-09, 07:43 PM
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My amazon wish list hovers around 3-4 pages, 75-80 items mostly tools, but a lot of accessories, bicycle computer, the perfect bicycle basket(biria/wald QR), panniers, cargo net/bungie net, a set of Quarter inch drive metric sockets, a set of metric ball end hex keys, a Crank brothers 20 tool multitool in stainless steel, a pair of Schwalbe Big Apple/Fat Frank/Big Betty tires (depending on whether you want 'Creme' tires or fatter tires or cheaper tires), and two or three tubes, Green Slime, Tire liners, a Sunlite double sprung saddle (weight is not object, for me), yes I'd rather have a $165 Brooke B190, but this one is under $22.. A new set of Nitto Tourist bars from Velo Orange ($20). Diabetic Wool Socks, wool because it keeps your feet dry, diabetic because it doesn't restrict circulation in your lower extremities (you can use them for flying, too!). Avoid wool mixed with ANY cotton, cotton takes forever to dry. Wool and nylon, wool and ANY thing but cotton.
Randalls has amazon gift cards, too. So you still have time, just slip out to the grocery store...
Randalls has amazon gift cards, too. So you still have time, just slip out to the grocery store...
12-25-09, 12:25 PM
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A cubic-yard of crushed stone, or gravel!
(Okay, I'm completely insane, but I plan to build my own trail in the new year.)
(Okay, I'm completely insane, but I plan to build my own trail in the new year.)
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