Ready or not, here it comes. Christmas that is, not The Fugees. Having said that, Christmas With The Fugees sounds like a most excellent TV special that never was.
Right then. Christmas and stuff. Below is a very handy list of Actually Good Things you can purchase for the mountain bike in your life (which may well be your good self). Nothing says Christmas like a neck brace.
The discount amounts may not as big as our usual Cheap Things Tuesdays but this week’s collection is more about getting good prezzies at decent prices.
Fidlock Twist Bottle 450 Kit was £40.00, now £31.99
A Fidlock bottle system is a classic type of Christmas gift; something that is a bit too costly to buy on a whim but, once you’ve got it, you totally love it and don’t ever want to go back to The Old Ways.
Gore Wear M Thermo Long Socks was £28.00, now £16.00
Socks get a lot of grief in the muggle world of non-MTBers but cyclists all know that socks can make or break your day. Having the correct socks is like having a Nintendo-type super power. Life begins at the end of your body.
7Mesh Fading Light Socks was £18.00, now £8.00
Yes, more socks. Mo’ socks, fewer problems. The big black Gore socks are all well and good for practical thermal reasons but it’s nice to have niceness too isn’t it? We have a lot of time for 7Mesh colourfade feet covers. Lots of colours available.
AVA GO P40 Large Bundle was £134.99, now £107.99
You can stick yer Nerf guns. And your Atari Duck Hunt pistols. There’s nothing better than a pressure washer with a big ol’ lance attached and a trigger. This is a good choice if, for some reason, you need to pretend a prezzie isn’t for MTB reasons. This is quite clearly for finally sorting out that back yard paving.
Silca T-Ratchet Kit was £85.00, now £76.50
You – or whoever is lucky enough to end up with this on Christmas Day – may never actually use this for its supposed intended purpose. It may well just live on your desk at work. It is just great to idly fiddle about with. I suppose you may possibly use it to tighten to bolts on your office chair now and then..? Whatever. Nice.
Park Tool DS-2 Tabletop Digital Scale was £44.99, now £42.74
I think I may well have already said “nothing good ever comes from weighing your bike”. The same goes for weighing bike components. But if you are prepared to open the Pandora’s Box that is weigh weenie life, then these Park Tool scales have served us very well over the years.
Leatt DBX 3.5 Neck Brace was £249.99, now £112.50
Nothing says Christmas like a neck brace! There are substantial discounts on this product which you might find yourself very glad you wore. Great for those who like a big uplift day, or race DH.
Nukeproof Cub-Scout 26 Sport was £999.99, now £549.99
A proper hardtail MTB for your tween sized kid. Keep ’em outside and active. Keep your house nice and quiet.
Singletrack Mug & Coffee Combo £19.99, members £17.99
Please note: The mug here is 50% bigger than a standard mug, tea drinkers are encouraged to plan ahead and make sure they have at least 50% more biscuits.
Singletrack Sub-In-A-Box from £51.00
We have developed our gift subscriptions specifically to allow you to be able to actually hand over a physical ‘thing’ to the recipient on their birthday, special occasion, Christmas etc. This is why we normally send the subscription to you (the giver) directly, so you can wrap it up and stick it under the tree for the lucky recipient. We can send it directly to the recipient if you prefer – they may live a long way away or they could be infectious. If you would prefer this as your delivery option then follow the instructions at checkout and make sure you enter the recipient’s details in the Shipping Address section.
The Scottish Bothy Bible – The complete guide to Scotland’s bothies £16.99, members £15.99
Bothies are remote mountain huts, generally free to use, and the ideal overnight stopovers when exploring Scotland. Simply opening this 304 page colour book and gazing upon the wonderful wild and free places to put your head down for a night is all it takes for your next adventure to start coming together.
LEJOG OFF-Road Guide Book for £15.00
What’s stopping you? It’s only 1,250 miles of doing what you love. Isn’t it time for a career break? Or maybe do it in weekend chunks. This is Grade-A bucket list stuff.
Singletrack Cycle Of Good Inner Tube Belt £26.99, members £24.99
The really cool thing about these belts is how they are made. You see, they are made in Malawi using recycled materials. Cycle of Good train tailors in the world’s poorest places so they can earn a decent living and support their families. All the money Cycle of Good make pays for childcare and non-profit social enterprise in Malawi. And that is why they are called Cycle Of Good.
Singletrack Cycledog Recycled Dog Lead £21.99, members £19.49
Ideal for Christian canines. Our leashes are made to last, with durable yet soft material and metal hardware. With the waterproof backing, drying off your leash is as simple as wiping it off. So if you got caught in the rain or dropped the leash in a puddle, you won’t have to deal with the discomfort of a soggy leash.
Singletrack Desperation Hip Flask £19.99, members £17.99
This is the standard 6oz size, comes with a funnel to prevent wastage… and a neat presentation box. The Desperation hip Flask is supplied empty for your convenience
Icebreaker Oasis Merino Glove Liners was £27.00, now £18.90
Hannah: “I’m a big fan of thin liner gloves – great for adding a layer of warmth to many other gloves.I’m also a fan of Icebreaker merino – I have T-shirts that are many many years old. Useful for walking, riding, running, you name it… I want these, please.”
