Freehub's 2016 Gift Guide Our Favorite Holiday Items and Winter Riding Essentials
The holidays are upon us, and beyond family get-togethers and good food, that can mean wet trails and cold rides.
These are a few of our favorite items for the season that can make for awesome gifts—for your friends or yourself—and help keep the stoke high through any kind of crummy weather. From stocking stuffers to full-carbon bikes, there’s something for everyone and every part of the winter riding lifestyle.
Gifts under $100
1. Smith Squad MTB - $85 | Now with ChromaPop, Smith's Squad MTB provides the ultimate vision.
2. Sensus Swayze Lock-On Grips - $31 | A small addition that makes a big difference to any bike.
3. SOG Folding Wood Saw - $26 | Perfect for the impromptu trail maintenance that comes with winter riding.
4. Freehub Full Zip Hoody - $40 | The best and most comfortable way to fly the Freehub flag
5. Treelines Women's Tee - $18 | Support your local trail builders with Treelines apparel--they give 10% back!
6. Maxxis Minion DHF 29" - $65 Tackle the trails with ease and confidence in your tread.
7. 10 Barrel Joe IPA - $11 | A tasty winter treat and the best way to end a ride.
8. Freehub 1-Year Print Subscription - $34 | One year of mountain biking's coffee table quarterly.
Riding Essentials | $100-$500
1. Smith Rover Helmet - $180 | A helmet that holds it own on the trails and the streets.
2. Giro Switchblade MIPS Helmet - $250 | A versatile helmet that can handle everything from pedals to shuttle days.
3. GORE Power Trail Jacket - $300 | Protect yourself from the harsh winter elements while on the trail.
4. Dakine Seeker Backpack - $225 | A trail pack that can keep out water even on the wettest days.
5. Forsake Men's Duck Boot- $140 | A great shoe for building in the woods or grabbing beers after a ride.
6. Canfield Brothers Crampon Mountain Pedals - $150 | The best way to not slip a pedal, even on the muddiest days.
7. I9 MatchStix - $160 | A handy tool that you'll forget you're carrying--until it saves the day.
8. FSA Afterburner 1x Crankset - $200 | FSA's new modular crankset can be set up for both Boost and non-Boost.
Big Items | $500-$2000
1. Push ElevenSix Shock - $1200 | A custom-tuned coil shock designed for all-mountain bikes.
2. Bontrager Line XXX Wheels - $1049 | A set of stiff wheels that is a great upgrade for anyone looking to go carbon.
3. Fox 36 Fork - $979 | Fox's new 34 is their lightest fork, designed for enduro racing.
4. Kuat NV 2.0 Hitch Rack - $629 | Kuat's NV 2.0 is a great way to haul bikes and features a built-in bike rack. .
Bikes | $2000+
1. Devinci Marshall 29" GX - $3539 | Devinci's Marshall 29er with SRAM's GX drivetrain is an awesome trail bike with a price-point build. Between 29" wheels and 130mm of travel, this bike is ready to tackle any type of terrain on the way up and the way down. It's a great first bike that will help anyone get hooked.
2. Evil Insurgent - $5000 | One bike to rule them all, the Insurgent is the trail bike every downhiller wants. With its slack geometry and six inches of travel, this bike was designed to be an all-terrain slayer. A full carbon build and the acclaimed D.E.L.T.A suspension system make this bike ride as mean as it looks. Or for something extra special, build your custom Evil at Fanatik Bike Co.
