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30+ Best Gifts for Mountain Bikers (Things I’d Actually Be Stoked to Receive!)

ByBecks Timbers
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  • Garmin fenix watch
  • Hex wrench set
  • Muc Off Drive Train Cleaner
  • Bike chain cleaner
  • Giro manifest mountain bike helmet
  • Smith Mainline Full Face Mountain Bike Helmet
  • Crank Brothers M19 Multi Tool
  • HANDUP bike gloves
  • Tailwind nutrition best seller bundle
  • Park Tools Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair
  • Cycplus epump
  • Smith Shift Split MAG sunglasses

Mountain bikers can be both tricky and easy to shop for. How so? Well, on one hand, we’re a pretty particular bunch who know what we want and like. We’re either team Sram or team Shimano, flats or clipless, hydration bag or fanny pack. But on the other hand, we always need something. Tires wear out, gloves get holes in them, and yes, of course, we need that new tool.

As an avid mountain biker myself, I can think of dozens of gifts I’d love to receive on my birthday or the holidays. From practical mountain bike apparel and tools to sweet gear upgrades, I’ve rounded up 30+ gift ideas that I think any mountain biker would love to receive.

Have a mountain gift idea you think I should include? Get in touch!

Ride Essentials

Mountain Bike Gifts for the trail
  • Osprey Raven 10L backpack on the ground with tool roll laid out next to mountain bike
  • Assortment of Tailwind Nutrition Products
  • Mountain bike on wooded trail in Vermont
Crank Brothers M19 Multi Tool
The best mountain bike multi-tool

Crankbrothers M19

  • Who it’s for: Any mountain biker!
  • Why I love it: Has 19 different tools for nearly any quick fix or adjustment – at home or on the trail.
Backcountry REI
Cycplus epump
Battery-powered tire pump

CYCPLUS AS2 E-Pump

  • Who it’s for: Type A mountain bikers
  • Why I love it: Quickly inflates tires without a hassle, relatively lightweight, get the perfect PSI every time.
CYCPLUS Amazon
SaltStick fastchews electrolytes
Electrolytes on the go

SaltStick FastChews

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers who sweat a lot, those who really lay down the miles.
  • Why I love it: Taste great, instant energy boost, have saved my butt many times.
REI Amazon
Dynaplug tubeless tire kit
The best Tubeless Repair Kit

Dynaplug Pill

  • Who it’s for: The mountain biker who has everything.
  • Why I love it: Cool design, made in the USA, solid plugs that will not leak.
Amazon
Bivo Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Plastic-free hydration

Bivo Stainless Steel Water Bottle

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers who use water bottles instead of hydration packs.
  • Why I love it: Ditch the plastic, small Vermont business, lightweight for a metal water bottle.
REI
Tailwind nutrition best seller bundle
Fuel for the ride

Tailwind Hydration & Recovery Mix

  • Who it’s for: The hard chargers.
  • Why I love it: Specifically designed for athletes, tastes great, lots of flavors to choose from.
Tailwind REI Amazon
Chamois butt'r chamois cream
Protect the nether regions

Chamois Butt’r

  • Who it’s for: Riders prone to chafing.
  • Why I love it: Non-greasy, neutral smell, lasts for hours.
REI Backcountry Amazon
Waterproof car seat cover
Keep the car clean

Waterproof Car Seat Covers

  • Who it’s for: Riders who don’t want their car to get dirty or smell.
  • Why I love it: Waterproof, easy to remove, machine washable.
Amazon
Muc-Off disc brake cover for bikes
Protect the Rotors

Muc-Off Disc Brake Rotors

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers who ride in wet, muddy conditions
  • Why I love it: Protect disc brakes from road grime.
Backcountry CC Amazon
Osprey Raven Hydration Pack
Protect the nether regions

Osprey Raptor / Raven Pack

  • Who it’s for: The hydration pack wearer crowd.
  • Why I love it: Specifically designed for mountain bikers, integrated tool roll.
  • Read my full review
Osprey REI (Raven) REI (Raptor)

My Gear & Apparel Picks

Mountain Bike Gifts For every day rides
  • Female mountain biker taking a selfie wearing sunglasses and bike helmet in front of dark cave
  • Garmin fenix watch on woman's wrist
  • a woman standing over a mountain bike at scenic lookout
HANDUP bike gloves
The best mountain bike Gloves

HANDUP Gloves

  • Who it’s for: Any mountain biker!
  • Why I love it: Fun colors and patterns, durable, quirky quips across the palms.
HANDUP
Giro manifest mountain bike helmet
The best mountain bike helmet

Giro Manifest Helmet

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers due for a new lid (helmet)
  • Why I love it: Lightweight and comfortable, great ventilation, MIPS safety technology.
  • Read my full review.
Backcountry Jenson USA
Smith Mainline Full Face Mountain Bike Helmet
The best full face helmet

Smith Mainline Full Face Helmet

  • Who it’s for: For the bike park shredders
  • Why I love it: Full face protection, MIPS safety technology.
  • Read my full review.
REI Amazon
Smith Shift Split MAG Sunglasses
The best Riding Shades

Smith Shift Split MAG Sunglasses

  • Who it’s for: All mountain bikers, but especially those who deal with changing light conditions on the trail.
  • Why I love it: Photochromic lenses switch between clear to dark.
  • Read my full review here
Smith Optics
Patagonia Houdini Jacket
Lightweight Windbreaker

Patagonia Houdini Jacket

  • Who it’s for: Any mountain biker!
  • Why I love it: Super lightweight and packable, surprisingly warm.
Patagonia REI Backcountry
Fox enduro sleeve knee pad for mountain biking
Lightweight protection

Fox Enduro Sleeve Knee Pads

  • Who it’s for: Every day pedalers looking for a little knee protection
  • Why I love it: Don’t slide down, comfortable to pedal in, just the right about of protection.
Backcountry Jenson CC
Garmin fenix watch
Track stats and improve fitness

Garmin Watch

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers who like to know all the stats
  • Why I love it: Syncs to Strava, provides helpful insights, tracks rides and stats
  • Read my Garmin Fēnix Review
REI Backcountry

Bike Tools & Cleaning Supplies

Mountain bike Gifts For the home bike Shop
  • Mountain bike in bike stand in garage with barn door open getting worked on
  • Mountain bike tool kit
  • Muddy legs of mountain biker sitting on ground with equally muddy mountain bike in front of her
Hex wrench set
Home Allen Key Set

Wera Hex Set

  • Who it’s for: Any mountain biker!
  • Why I love it: Color-coded handles, beautifully designed and engineered.
Backcountry REI
Airshot tubless tire inflator for bikes
Swap tubeles tires at home

Airshot Tubeless Tire Inflator

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers who ride tubeless tires (pretty much everyone)
  • Why I love it: Seat new tubeless tires without a hassle.
Amazon
Chain wear indicator
Check chain use

Chain Wear Indicator

  • Who it’s for: All mountain bikers.
  • Why I love it: Replacing the chain at 75% wear increases the longevity of your more expensive drivetrain.
REI Amazon Jenson
Park Tools Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair
The best Riding Shades

Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers interested in doing their own maintenance.
  • Why I love it: Detailed guides on how to do pretty much all maintenance on your bike.
  • Check out more mtb book recommendations
Amazon
Muc Off Nano Tech Bike Cleaner
Keeps your bike looking pretty

Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike Cleaner

  • Who it’s for: Any mountain biker!
  • Why I love it: Biodegradable formula that basically cleans your bike for you.
REI Backcountry Amazon
Muc-Off 8 in 1 Bicycle Cleaning Kit
Complete cleaning set

Muc-Off 8-in-1 Cleaning Kit

  • Who it’s for: Any mountain biker!
  • Why I love it: Includes the Nano Tech cleaner as well as a protective spray and brushes.
REI Backcountry Amazon
Muc Off Drive Train Cleaner
Remove grease and grime

Muc-Off Drive Train Cleaner

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers who ride in wet or muddy conditions.
  • Why I love it: Biodegradable, melts grease and grime from your drivetrain.
REI Backcountry Amazon
Bike chain cleaner
All in one chain cleaner

Park Tool Chain Gang Chain Cleaning System

  • Who it’s for: Riders who really take care of their bikes
  • Why I love it: Cyclone chain scrubber is a pretty cool contraption.
REI Backcountry Amazon

Skill & Fitness Building

Mountain bike Gifts For the serious Rider
  • Mountain bike coach showing video on photo to camp participants
  • Drop the hammer mountain bike trail at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
  • Female mountain bike coach wearing coach jersey
Practice jump ramp for mountain biking
Send it at home

A Ninja MTB Jump Ramp

  • Who it’s for: Riders who want to learn how to jump.
  • Why I love it: Built to be progressive and safe, folds down for easy storage.
Ninja MTB Performance
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Conquer the trails

A Mountain Bike Clinic or Lesson

  • Who it’s for: Riders who want to get better.
  • Why I love it: Learn something new!
Ladies AllRide The Ride Series Ninja MTB Performance
The Feed Zone cookbook
Tasty homemade snacks for the trail

The Feed Zone Portables Cookbook

  • Who it’s for: Athletes training for events, riders wanting healthier trail snacks.
  • Why I love it: Easy to make and delicious trail snack recipes.
Amazon
Loam Pass logo
Explore new places

A Loam Pass

  • Who it’s for: Bike park riders looking to expand their horizons
  • Why I love it: One pass grants access to dozens of bike parks across the country
  • Read my Loam Pass review
Loam Pass

A couple of things to know about the Loam Pass:

  • Gives you 2 days at each location + additional discounts
  • Good for the current year (Jan 1 to Dec 31)
  • Can’t use for friends and family
  • New destinations added frequently!

Other Cool Mountain Bike Gift Ideas

For the garage & home
Custom trail map
Map your home trails

Custom Mountain Bike Trail Map

  • Who it’s for: Any mountain biker!
  • Why I love it: Support a small business, fun look at your local trails
Etsy
World mountain bike map
Explore the world on two wheels

World Mountain Bike Map

  • Who it’s for: Mountain bikers with wanderlust
  • Why I love it: Showcases the 400 best mountain bike trails around the world.
Awesome Maps
mountain bikers riding up dirt road with lake behind them
Check off a bucket list trip

A Mountain Bike Trip!

There a number of cool mountain bike tour companies that do amazing trips around the world. If it’s in the budget, why not book an epic two-wheeled getaway?

Mountain biker riding down steep rock section of trail in Oaxaca, Mexico
Mountain biking in Oaxaca with Oaxaca Bike Expeditions was one of the best trips I’ve taken

What was the best mountain bike gift you’ve ever received or given? What other mtb gift ideas do you have?

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I'm the creator and founder of the bike blog Two Wheeled Wanderer. I’ve been riding bikes and traveling the world since I was a kid and I like nothing more than enjoying some flowy singletrack or embarking on a multi-day bikepacking adventure. When I'm not blogging, I work on multi-month, cross-continent tours with TDA Global Cycling.

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