10 Best Gifts for Your Cycling Friends

The gift giving season is upon us and here at Hammerhead, we’ve compiled a list of best gifts for any cycling enthusiast, big or small!

If you’re not familiar with the Hammerhead One keep on reading.

What is it? The award-winning Hammerhead One is a rugged hardware navigator designed for cyclists, by cyclists. It easily mounts onto your bike’s handlebars providing turn by turn directions using light patterns that always remain visible in your periphery so you never have to take your eyes off the road to check the map on your phone for directions.

How does it work? The Hammerhead One pairs with your phone via BlueTooth. Simply download the Hammerhead app, connect your phone to the Hammerhead One via Bluetooth and get optimized directions to any destination using the best route possible (without draining your battery). Perks: You can fine tune your route preferences using settings that account for distance, scenery, nature, weather, and hills.
More Perks: Strava friendly! You can connect your Hammerhead One to your Strava Premium account and race your friends! The Hammerhead One eliminates the hassle and hazard of using your phone while riding and with the device's clear, dependable directions getting lost on your bike - no longer an issue.

When there's someone in the bike lane (not on a bike) you give that little bike bell a ring, reminding them that "hey this is a bike lane", right? Does that work or does the sound of your bike's bell make you feel unheard or worse ignored? If the latter rings a bell, you need Spurcycle in your life. The Spur Cycle Bell is a gem when it comes to alerting the galaxy, loud and clear of your glorious cycling presence! Made right here in the USA the SpurCycle bell works sound magic, keeping you safe and unconditionally heard. According to Spur Cycle "Discerning commuters, roadies, and mountain bikers alike will love this piece of loud-as-hell bike jewelry." We agree!

Biking in the city can be stressful. Biking in the city at night can be stressful. Biking in the city, at night, in the winter, can be reaaaally stressful. That's why the Urban 350 Commuter Combo is such a thoughtful gift for any cycling friend. The Combo includes the Urban 350 front light and the Vis 180 Micro taillight. Urban 350 has 4 distinct lighting settings, ranging from brightest to pulse. Pulse is an especially useful setting for biking in cities where a bright strobe-like effect of a bike light can compromise a cyclist's visibility and make one momentarily blind sighted. The Easy, compatible bike strap can mount on any bike and the clear battery level indicator keeps you well aware of when you're due for a recharge. The Vis 180 gives you 180 degrees of protected visibility. We love this bundle and so will you.

“Wet conditions can be hard on chains, cassettes, chainrings, and other expensive components. Fortunately, Finish Line offers Wet Bike Lube to keep things running smoothly.

Finish Line has earned its reputation as your bike's best defense against the toughest road conditions. Their strongest product, WET Lube lubricant is the longest lasting and most water resistant out of the bunch. According to Finish Line, it’s the high viscosity synthetic oils, water-repelling polymers and anti-wear additives that make WET Lube a stand-out favorite among cyclists. With WET Lube Finish Line promises us smooth-sailing and peace of mind even in extreme weather conditions. Now that’s our kind of stuff.

In the winter, your ride is only as good as your tires, so obviously to feel safe and secure while biking, you need ones that are truly reliable. Having done the research, we think a real friend gets their cycling buddy the Marathon GT tires. The 2017 edition Marathon GT tires have the newly developed DualGuard tread design that offers even greater protection against unexpected rips and tears. We love the quality and feel of these!

To put it gently, winter takes “dirty bike”to a whole new level. If you, like us, don’t particularly enjoy spending Sunday tirelessly cleaning all the grime and dirt accumulated on your bike, get yourself and your cycling pals Pedro’s Bike Lust. It’s got a silicone based formula with a biodegradable cleaning agent. Spray on Bike Lust wet, and quickly clean the dirt and grime while at the same time polishing your beloved two-wheeler. Once dry, Bike Lust delivers a nice protective coating. Since the coating acts as a barrier against deep dirt it makes cleaning your bike easier each time. Pedro's website says it's also "great for dropper posts, suspension, and for seating tire beads." We're hooked.

For us, the thrill of the ride is nearly always proportional to the confidence we have in our gear. You know the kind we're talking about - it hits the sweet spot of comfort and support. This is especially true when it comes to your bike's handlebars. Ergon has given us that delightful combo. The design of the GP1 BioKork Handlebar Grips boasts both exceptional function and sustainability. It's got an impressively high-rated grip that has made it a favorite among cyclists. The grip itself uses up to 40% cork, ethically sourced from forests in Portugal. Not only is it the most comfortable and well-designed handlebar grip we've tried it's also totally green! Even the inner core is made of reinforced plastic and organic fibers, making about 20% of the grip's total mass. We seriously value that kind of commitment to sustainability and we bet your planet loving friends will too.

As the name suggests the Monkey Light is a fun, innovative device which add some colorful bling to your late night bike rides. Not only does it create gorgeous light patterns as your go, the illumination is so eye-catching it guarantees that you are seen by both cars and pedestrians alike. The Monkey Light is the result of a magical collaboration among leading tech experts and multi-media artists, eager to make cycling safer while emphasizing the aesthetic experience of combining light and motion. Each Monkey Light comes with a selection of graphics to choose from so you can always switch it up for any occassion. Glow sticks, step aside. There's a new light show in town.

An American Original

Our cycling caps have earned a reputation for quality and function because they are handmade in the USA with the individual cyclist in mind. Our cycling caps' global popularity has allowed us to expand production while still keeping our cycling caps handmade in the United States. Our customers are raving about the fit, fashion and function our cycling caps provide at a remarkable value.

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