Other than a bike, helmet and a few emergency maintenance essentials, there aren’t many things a person needs to enjoy a bike ride outside. But having the right accessories can go a long way towards making the experience more fun, more safe and, ultimately, more rewarding. The list of recommendations below cover the gamut of things you can give to the cyclist in your life, from must-have safety accessories like bike lights, to more techie gadgets like bike computers. However, each represents an item the staff here at Engadget have personally tested or swear by, and would make for a great holiday gift.
Crankbrothers M19 Multi-Tool
Knog Rear Blinder or Rear Plus Lights
Garmin Varia Radar
Knog Oi Luxe Bike Bell
Kryptonite New York U-Lock
PS Bagworks Rider Strap
Patagonia Houdini Jacket
Planet Bike Waterproof Bike Seat Cover
Park Tool Cyclone Chain Scrubber
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2
Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus Panniers
Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Sleeves
Steadyrack Vertical Bike Rack
Burley Kazoo Trailercycle
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