{"id":740,"date":"2021-12-14T13:47:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T13:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/?p=740"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:30:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:30:51","slug":"christmas-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/christmas-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Christmas is the time to exchange gifts, big or small, expensive or not, even a secret&nbsp;Santa&nbsp;gift&nbsp;but many when faced with buying a gift for a cyclist&nbsp;are overwhelmed by the choices.&nbsp;So&nbsp;what do you get for the&nbsp;person who spends more time on two wheels than two feet,&nbsp;browse our curated pot of cycling gift ideas or read on for more inspiration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/collection\/cycling-gift-ideas\">view all Cycling Gift Ideas<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/206-5X-Premium-Brush-Kit-Lifestyle-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-741 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/206-5X-Premium-Brush-Kit-Lifestyle-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/206-5X-Premium-Brush-Kit-Lifestyle-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/206-5X-Premium-Brush-Kit-Lifestyle-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/206-5X-Premium-Brush-Kit-Lifestyle-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Cleaning Products<\/strong>: If they spend plenty of&nbsp;time on their bike, they might appreciate a cleaning kit or products to help keep their pride and&nbsp;joy looking&nbsp;pristine&nbsp;and the envy of their mates.&nbsp;With chain cleaners, bike cleaners, chain lube or brushes to help remove the dirt, there is a huge choice.&nbsp;They are the sort of products&nbsp;that will last a while&nbsp;so will be valued for many months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/cleaning-products\">View all cleaning products<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Multi-Tools.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Multi-Tools.jpg 710w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Multi-Tools-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Multi-Tools-87x67.jpg 87w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Multi-Tools<\/strong>: Problems or adjustments may need to be made whilst they are riding, a multi-tool can save the day. As the name suggests, each unit will have a&nbsp;variety of tools included.&nbsp;Some tools are designed to be carried in your pocket, backpack or saddlebag and range from the basic setup to tools that&nbsp;feature&nbsp;hex tools, screwdrivers, chain tools and&nbsp;tyre&nbsp;levers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/tools-and-maintenance\/tools\/multi-tools\">view all multi-tools<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Locks.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Locks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Locks.jpg 902w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Locks-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Locks-768x737.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>If they have bought a new bike recently or are worried about security&nbsp;at home or&nbsp;work,&nbsp;then a decent lock is&nbsp;a&nbsp;must&nbsp;for any cyclist.&nbsp;Available in many guises from D-locks to D-locks and cables&nbsp;with&nbsp;gold&nbsp;security ratings, there will be a lock to keep their bike safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/accessories\/locks\">view all locks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Pumps.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Pumps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Pumps.jpg 692w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Pumps-300x285.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Any cyclist who has had a puncture will attest to this, there is nothing worse&nbsp;than replacing your inner tube and then finding you do not have a pump to finish the job.&nbsp;Hand pumps are small enough to place in&nbsp;a&nbsp;jersey pocket or backpack so easy to transport. If&nbsp;they&nbsp;are at home then inflating&nbsp;tyres can be taken care of&nbsp;with a track pump, these are able to reach higher pressure with less effort making the task straightforward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/tools-and-maintenance\/pumps\">view all pumps<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Exposure-lights.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Exposure-lights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Exposure-lights.jpg 736w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Exposure-lights-255x300.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Lights are necessary through the darker months but can also be extremely useful in daylight, helping&nbsp;cyclists&nbsp;to be seen by other road users. Front and&nbsp;rear lights can be bought individually or as a set.&nbsp;Most&nbsp;LED&nbsp;lights are&nbsp;rechargeable,&nbsp;so&nbsp;they&nbsp;only&nbsp;require&nbsp;a USB cable, easy to charge at work or home via a laptop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/accessories\/lights\">view all lights<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Luggage.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Luggage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Luggage.jpg 713w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Luggage-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Packs and luggage options for bikes have changed dramatically. Saddlebags&nbsp;have always been a&nbsp;go-to&nbsp;option&nbsp;for carrying spare tubes&nbsp;or&nbsp;tools. But with adventure and gravel riding&nbsp;gaining&nbsp;in popularity, the options have increased. Saddlebags have morphed into mini&nbsp;holdalls&nbsp;that extend beyond your&nbsp;saddle,&nbsp;capable of carrying plenty of luggage. Should they need to carry more you might want to consider a&nbsp;handlebar bag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/accessories\/packs-and-luggage\/saddle-and-handlebar-bags\">view all saddle and handlebar bags<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Wahoo.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Wahoo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Wahoo.jpg 663w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Wahoo-300x260.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>If your budget can stretch a bit further, then your options&nbsp;open up&nbsp;considerably.&nbsp;To ensure they record all their rides to discuss in detail with anyone who will listen&nbsp;or to ensure they do not get lost, a GPS Computer will keep&nbsp;track of&nbsp;all their ride data. They can be linked to heart rate&nbsp;monitors and power meters to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;more information to be&nbsp;analysed&nbsp;after each ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/accessories\/electronics\/gps-devices\">view all GPS computers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are really not sure or the person you are buying for is very specific, then you could always use a gift voucher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\">view all gift vouchers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is the time to exchange gifts, big or small, expensive or not, even a secret&nbsp;Santa&nbsp;gift&nbsp;but many when faced with buying a gift for a cyclist&nbsp;are overwhelmed by the choices.&nbsp;So&nbsp;what do you get for the&nbsp;person who spends more time on two wheels than two feet,&nbsp;browse our curated pot of cycling gift ideas or read on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[76,183,181,189,188,182,29,185,184,186,187],"class_list":{"0":"post-740","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-advice","8":"tag-christmas","9":"tag-cleaning-products","10":"tag-gifts","11":"tag-gps","12":"tag-handlebar-bags","13":"tag-ideas","14":"tag-lights","15":"tag-locks","16":"tag-multi-tools","17":"tag-pumps","18":"tag-saddlebags"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/Christmas-HP-Blocks-e1638355114209.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Balfe's Bikes","author_link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/author\/willw\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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