BFF Bikes Holiday Gift Guide
Let’s get that holiday shopping done! Wondering what to buy for your bike obsessed friend? In search of gifts for the bike commuter in your life? Curious what a casual rider would like under the Christmas tree? We’ve got you with the ultimate Bike Holiday Gift Guide! Stop by with your Christmas list and we’ll help you check off all your friends, family members, and BFFs 😄 . From the most casual to serious biker, we can help you shop local and pick the perfect gifts. Below we outline some of the best gift ideas.
COMMUTER BAG
We’ve got a great selection of waterproof and water resistant, commuter-friendly bike bags, panniers, and backpacks! Find something colorful and fun, or black and *practical* for the biker in your life, and keep them cruising through the city with all their gear. From waterproof Ortlieb panniers, to the off-the bike friendly and functional laptop bags from PoCampo, we’ve got you covered!
About $70 - $150
WARM WINTER GEAR
Keeping your head, hands, and feet warm can be one of the greatest challenges of winter riding, and buying high quality gear makes a huge difference. Keep your favorite cyclist warm this winter by treating them to some brand new gear! If you know their sizes, warm socks or gloves come in fun colors and would be a welcomed addition to their winter outfit. A warm hat is especially important because a hat designed for cycling will keep a helmet sitting right where it should, protecting your rider’s skull properly. Here’s a list of a few items that are great for making winter riding more comfy!
Lobster Gloves - for keeping those fingers warm on REALLY cold days!
Bar Mitts - these are wind-proof shields that can be installed on bikes with flat bars - they really do a wonderful job of keeping the wind away from hands to keep your rider warm!
Buff - to keep your biker’s ears, neck, and head warm! A Buff is a super versatile piece of clothing, and can come in fun colors.
Balaclava - This piece of clothing will keep your cyclist’s face warm from the wind and cold air on those cold Chicago Winter days!
Cycling Hat - super important to keep heads warm and helmets on properly!
Winter Socks— gotta keep the feet warm and toasty, and there are lots of fun designs that make these a winner off the bike too!
Shoe covers— really cold days call for shoe covers!
NEW PAIR OF BIBS
If you know a cyclist who goes for long rides, consider splurging to treat them to a new, fresh pair of bibs. A lot of people think bibs are only for “serious” cyclists, but that is false. Bibs are far more comfortable that bike shorts, so bibs are for anyone who appreciates comfort on long rides. It might help to know their size to buy this item, but we also do exchanges if you aren’t sure! Bibs can be one of the more expensive apparel items for a biker and nothing feels as great as a fresh pair in the saddle! We carry women specific bike shorts and bibs, including the Giro Halter Bib, pictured here. We love this ultra comfy bib as it provides added support and makes bathroom brakes a breeze since removing the strap doesn’t require taking off the jersey. GENIUS. We carry many style of women’s shorts and jerseys too so come by to shop our selections and we’ll help you pick out the perfect attire for your loved one!
Bibs starting at $80
FIX-A-FLAT KIT
Give the gift of self sufficiency! Even the most casual cyclist can benefit from having the tools to do basic flat repair on their bike. Gift this all-in-one repair kit for flat tires, and if your biker needs to learn how to use these tools, they can pop in for our Fix-a-Flat clinics we host in the Spring and Summer!
A NEW BIKE!
What could be better on Christmas morning than finding a shiny new bike under the Christmas tree? We have a full selection of women’s, men’s and kid’s bikes, down to toddler balance bikes! We can help you pick out the right style and size for your rider to make for an exciting Christmas morning! And if you’re concerned about choosing the right bike, we are happy to trade out bikes for different models and sizes to find the perfect bike for your rider.
SAFETY PIZZA
Staying visible as a cyclist in Chicago is essential, and doing it stylishly is just fun! The Safety Pizza is a reflective triangle that hangs off the back of your favorite biker’s seat to reflect car lights back to drivers. The pizza slice comes with reflective “topping” stickers, which you can arrange yourself. A fun and affordable stocking stuffer for any biker in your life.
$18 for a small slice, $20 for a large slice
GIFT CARD
Don’t quite know what to pick? We always have BFF Gift cards available for any amount! Give the gift of shopping local and supporting women-owned businesses while encouraging their biking ! This holiday season, if you spend over $40 on a gift card you get a FREE BFF water bottle along with it—perfect to have a gift to wrap! Keep it sweet and simple with a gift that is always welcomed.
So pop in the shop and look around for these gifts and more, we’ll help you pick out the perfect surprise!