Cycling Weekly's recommends for 2023 Cycling gifts
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00:00 Flying for cyclists is an absolute nightmare, and I'm pretty sure we're all quite tired
00:04 of pizza cutters and novelty corkscrews.
00:06 So I've come down to online bike experts, TREADS, to round up my top picks for this
00:11 upcoming festive season.
00:21 First up, and potentially one of the more pressing purchases that you need to be making,
00:25 is this Wira Advent Calendar.
00:27 Now it's made up of, you guessed it, 24 pieces, so you could treat someone to an entirely
00:33 new set of tools.
00:35 Now if you haven't heard of them, Wira is an incredibly well-respected tool brand, so
00:40 you will be getting some pretty high-quality pieces inside, and that's why I'm so happy
00:44 to recommend it.
00:45 I think this would be the perfect gift for someone who kind of wants to build up their
00:48 basic toolkit and get them going with some really quality pieces.
00:59 Now if there's anything that I learned when I worked in a bike shop, it was that more
01:02 people need to spend more time cleaning their bike.
01:06 So if you know someone who has a bike that is in need of some dire TLC, then I would
01:10 recommend this 8-in-1 bike cleaning kit.
01:15 It's basically got everything you need.
01:16 So inside, you have got a litre of bike cleaning solution, you've got 400ml of citrus de-greaser,
01:22 which is perfect for those crummy drive trains and chains, and then you've got a few different
01:27 brushes, a sponge, and a cleaning cloth.
01:29 It's essentially your one-stop shop to making sure your bike makes it through winter fairly
01:33 unscathed, and in a relatively respectable condition come spring.
01:38 Of course, if you really want to treat someone, then Muc-Off also make their own version of
01:42 the bike cleaning kit as well, and that includes a litre of the bike cleaning spray and also
01:47 some Bike Protect for the ultimate protection.
01:49 So hopefully, see any bike through winter and into spring in a fairly respectable state.
01:55 But speaking of Muc-Off, there is one more thing that I want to add to my list, and that
01:59 is, of course, some lube.
02:04 Cleaning your bike is one thing, but re-lubing your chain is also absolutely critical, especially
02:09 in this weather.
02:10 So grabbing some winter-specific lube, like this Muc-Off Wet Weather Lube, is an absolute
02:15 must-have for any cyclist.
02:20 For those of you unaware of who Treads are, they're a really well-established brand here
02:28 in the UK, and you can shop with confidence because they're backed by the UK's largest
02:33 cycling retailer, Halfords.
02:35 You can rely on them too, with their 4.6 Trust Pilot score, the largest choice of brands,
02:40 365-day returns, price match, and their Ride Now Pay Later payment options.
02:47 Treads have also extended an offer of 15% off gear and parts on orders over £100, so
02:53 be sure to give them a go, because you can trust in Treads.
02:57 Now though, on to my next gift recommendation.
03:00 This next one is a pretty big one, but since it is winter and most people do want to be
03:04 indoor training, then perhaps you should consider one of these, a Wahoo KICKR trainer.
03:10 Yes, it is a pretty big gift to get someone, but this is arguably one of the best trainers
03:15 that's currently available on the market.
03:18 This is the V6, which is the latest version of the KICKR.
03:21 Now if you want to find any of the technical details, then you can find all of them on
03:25 the Treads website, and if you have any questions, then you can use their online chat tool to
03:30 speak to one of their experts.
03:32 But all you really need to know is that this will work with all of the major indoor training
03:36 platforms like Zwift, Ruvie, or TrainerRoad.
03:40 It's a bit like the Rolls Royce of the indoor training world, so I think it's certainly
03:45 one to consider.
03:50 Coming back down the price range, and we have this, the Garmin Varia RCT 715.
03:55 Quite frankly, I couldn't not put this camera, light, and radar combo on my list.
04:01 For winter riding, I'd say one of these is absolutely essential, especially as the
04:05 nights draw in a whole lot faster and the weather conditions just become that little
04:10 bit more harsh.
04:11 I'd say, obviously, everyone should be riding with a light on their bike, but having the
04:15 radar alerting you to approaching road users is really handy.
04:20 And then should anyone close past you, having the camera really helps should you need it.
04:25 Like I say, really good for winter riding, but even as spring and summer rolls around,
04:29 I would say that this is a bit of a must-have.
04:35 From one Garmin to another, when I was browsing the TREADS website, the Edge 530 popped up,
04:41 and this one really caught my eye.
04:43 Now, it is still available in a few different bundles, so you've got the Dirt Bundle, the
04:47 Performance Bundle, and also just the Head Unit only, which is what I have here.
04:51 Of course, this unit has now been superseded by the Edge 540, but that just means that
04:56 the Edge 530 represents some incredible value for money.
05:00 I'd say the Edge 530 is a bit like the Shimano 105 of head units.
05:04 Really, it's going to be perfect for most riders and do everything you could realistically
05:08 want.
05:09 Sure, it doesn't pat the punch of head units costing much more, but this is still a great
05:13 head unit for riders of any discipline, and you can save a fair bit of money too.
05:17 Of course, if you're unsure which Garmin might be right for you, then just speak to
05:20 the online helpers at TREADS, and they will point you in the right direction.
05:28 Now, I've popped over to the helmet section because I've just spotted something that I
05:36 used to sell a lot of back when I worked in a bike shop, and that is, of course, the Specialized
05:41 Align.
05:42 Now, it has changed a little bit since when I worked in a bike shop, as now it has a full
05:46 MIPS system, so it's as safe as helmets costing much, much more.
05:51 But what I really liked about the helmet was that it really did fit all different types
05:55 of head shapes because you have so much adjustability in the back.
05:59 It comes in at a very reasonable price, and I know that there's a whole host of different
06:03 colours that you can get for this helmet as well.
06:06 So this one, I think for anyone who needs to be getting themselves a new helmet, this
06:10 would be right at the top of my list.
06:19 Now I'm going to go a little bit left field on my next recommendation here, and that is
06:23 because I'm going to opt for these Endura Humvee 2 shorts.
06:27 Now, bear with me because I think there's actually quite a lot of good things to be
06:31 said about them.
06:32 If you're someone who likes to take on a little bit of gravel riding, then I think these could
06:35 potentially be a really good option.
06:37 They do have a lot of pockets front and rear, and most of them are zipped as well.
06:42 And one feature that I really like is the fact that you've got this seamless seat panel
06:46 as well for kind of minimal interference when you're in the saddle.
06:50 Another thing that I really like is the fact that it does have a padded short liner as
06:54 well.
06:55 So you get that same level of comfort as we'd all come to expect from a set of normal bib
06:59 shorts.
07:00 Pairing that with the adjustable belt and the pretty relaxed nature of the fit, I think
07:05 these can work for on the bike and off the bike.
07:07 And again, like I say, they're available for a pretty reasonable price too.
07:11 Now, lastly, I think it's fair to say that if you are shopping for a cyclist and you're
07:15 really not sure on what to buy them, the safest thing that you can always do is go ahead and
07:21 purchase a gift voucher, which of course is available on the TREADS website.
07:26 It kind of eliminates any need to make a decision.
07:28 And it means that whoever you give it to, they can jump onto the TREADS website and
07:33 they can buy whatever is right for them.
07:35 So there we have it.
07:36 Those are all of my gift recommendations for the upcoming festive period.
07:40 I have of course linked all of the products shown in today's video down in the description
07:44 box below.
07:45 So head over to the TREADS website and be sure to check them out.
07:49 And of course, use that 15% off discount voucher.
07:52 Let me know though, which of them would you love to get?
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07:58 content and I will see you again very soon.
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