Spouse/Partner: Oh, you don’t need to get me any gifts this year.
Me: I’ll take some hi-tech gadgets, stash tools, warm riding gear, and don’t forget the Kashima.
And, mountain bikes are in stock too, at Competitive Cyclist. For a limited time, use code GIFT20 for 20% off one full-price item (exclusions apply, see website for details).
FOX Racing Shox Transfer Factory Dropper Seatpost
$359.00
This might be the simplest post to swap saddles with. It drops smoothly and snaps back with a crisp “clack” to let you know when it’s ready to climb again.
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POC Kortal Race MIPS Helmet
$249.95 | $199.96 sale
This helmet uses a new MIPS Integra system that places rotational impact protection inside the foam layers, eliminating the noisy yellow plastic layer. Also included is an NFC Medical Aid chip and a RECCO Reflector in the event of a search and rescue emergency.
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Lezyne Dual Insert Kit
$59.99 (medium)
Available in small, medium, or large this tool kit stashes in your handlebars and does it all. The tubeless Insert Kit comes with five tubeless plugs, a reamer, the most common sizes of hex and torx wrenches, as well as a Phillips screwdriver for trail repairs on the fly.
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Race Face Turbine-R 35 Stem
$109.99
The machining on this 35mm stem can go toe-to-toe with any other premium offering out there and does so at a reasonable price.
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Quarq TyreWiz Air Pressure Sensor
$203.00
TyreWiz allows you to accurately check your tire pressure out on the trail, or before a race run, when you need reliable numbers to dial in the grip. Riders can check pressure through the SRAM AXS Web application from anywhere. There is also an LED indicator to let you know if the pressure falls out of the preferred range, so you can ride without a phone and still have a good idea where the numbers are.
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Fox Racing Men’s Ranger Fire Jacket
$149.95
It’s winter, so you might as well embrace the seasons. Make sure you have layers to keep you warm.
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Hammerhead Karoo 2 GPS Bike Computer
$399.00
The Hammerhead Karoo 2 is sort of a smartphone mashed up with a GPS unit. It’s built on the Android operating system, and even has its own SIM card slot so you can get real-time data without carrying your actual smartphone along for the ride.
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Crank Brothers Mallet E LS Exclusive Pedals
$169.00
The Mallet E LS delivers impressive sole grip. In addition to the six adjustable pins on either side, the pedal has a decent amount of texture to help shoes stick when things get spicy and you’re not quite able to clip in before the next impact.
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Specialized 2FO Roost Clip Mountain Bike Shoe
$130.00
Folks who have narrow feet will rejoice in the 2FO lacing system. While the laces work fine no matter your foot width, they also cinch down nice and tight without the lace eyelets pulling together and limiting how tight the shoe can get.
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Spurcycle Bell
$49.00
Let all the trail users know you’re coming. This durable bell has a distinctive, yet pleasant tone that resonates up to three times as long as most bells.
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Topeak MidLoader Frame Bag
$69.95 (3L)
Don’t want extra weight on your shoulders or hips? Store things in your center triangle and ride like the wind!
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Feedback Sports Pro Elite Bicycle Repair Stand
$330.00
A quality bike work stand like this will easily outlast several bikes.
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