Christmas gift ideas: 12 presents for commuter cyclists

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This is the latest in our series of Christmas gift guides, where we provide you with ideas to fill the stockings of your cycling loved ones. This time it's the turn of the commuter cyclist, and so here you have 12 potential presents for those who get about by bike. 

Strava premium gift membership

Strava can be a great incentive to pick up the pace and, although the free version will suffice for most, perks of premium membership will appeal to the true KOM hunters. Along with live segments - whereby riders can track their performance against themselves and other riders on the fly, premium Strava membership also unlocks unique training functionality and gives users access to exclusive clothing and other merchandise.

Buy now in the UK / US / Australia for $59 (exchange rates may vary)

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Related: Christmas gift ideas: 12 presents for road cyclists

Torch T2 helmet

The T2 from Torch Apparel is an urban helmet that integrates a set of lights into its 352g in-mould shell. Five white and five red LED lights sit behind polycarbonate lenses to illuminate surroundings at the front and rear of the helmet, while some side visibility is also on offer. Each light has a claimed run time of six hours, or up to 36 hours in a flashing setting and can be recharged via USB. 

• Buy now in the UK for £85
• Buy now in the US for $140
• Not available in Australia

Spurcycle Bell

For commuters a bell can be an important safety tool and, although you could get a functioning one for a tenth of a price, many people are still opting to buy these premium dingers. Made in the USA from entirely metal components, the Spurcycle bell can be mounted vertically or horizontally and thanks to a clever adjustable fastener it will clamp to almost any handlebar. You can read about the Spurcycle bell in more detail thanks to our first look.

• Buy now in the UK for £36
• Buy now in the US for $49
• Find out more on Australian availability

Related: Christmas gift ideas: 12 presents for mountain bikers

Hiplok DC

The Hiplok is D-lock and cable combo that's tough yet lightweight and entirely wearable. Its clever design pairs a Sold Secure rated d-lock to a 1m long, 5mm steel cable, in a package that - thanks to its integrated clips - fits easily on to bags and belt straps. We've thoroughly tested the Hiplock and its performance was good enough for it to score four out of five stars in our most recent lock test, there are even some reflective highlights to help you be seen whilst on the move.

• Buy now in the UK
• Buy now in the US for $92
• Find out more on Australian availability

Pedros tyre levers

• Buy now in the UK for £3
• Buy now in the US for $4.50
• Buy now in Australia for AU$6

Sockguy socks

• Buy now in the UK from £8
• Buy now in the US from $11
• Buy now in Australia for AU$30

Cateye Volt 300 front light - £50 / US$70 / AU$63

• Buy now in the UK for £50
• Buy now in the US for $70
• Buy now in Australia for AU$70

Proviz 360 Reflect jacket

• Buy now in the UK (men) for £75 / Buy now in the UK (women) for £70
• Buy now in the US (men) for $110 / Buy now in the US (women) for £110
• Buy now in Australia (men) for AU$237 / Buy now in Australia (women) for AU$237

Endura FS260 SL bib shorts - £100 / US$179.99 / AU$TBC

• Buy now in the UK (men) for £95 / Buy now in the UK (women) for £95
• Find out more info in the US (men – RRP $180) / (women – RRP $180)

Fabric Scoop saddle

• Buy now in the UK for £40
• Buy now in the US for $80
• Not available in Australia

Volvo Lifepaint

• Buy now in the UK for £10 from selected dealers
• Lifepaint is not available in the US or Australia

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