{"id":46875,"date":"2024-12-10T13:02:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T13:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=46875"},"modified":"2024-12-10T13:41:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T13:41:15","slug":"the-best-christmas-gift-ideas-for-cyclists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/the-best-christmas-gift-ideas-for-cyclists\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Cyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Christmas is fast approaching, and if you&#8217;re looking to buy the cyclist in your life something for their stocking (or treat yourself!) have a read below to see what the Merlin staff are asking for! Let us know in the comments below what you are asking for&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/xmas-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46896 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/xmas-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/xmas-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/xmas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/xmas.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pirelli-cinturato-gravel-m-tyres\">Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Tyres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0013-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46886 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0013-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0013-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0013-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0013-1.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gravel riding is very popular with all the members of staff at Merlin, and Julie who works in our warehouse has asked for a pair of Pirelli gravel tyres suitable for winter conditions. The Cinturato Gravel M feature an aggressive tread pattern, are tubeless ready and available in a variety of sizes. An excellent choice for mud and wet trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4iiii-powermeter\">4iiii Powermeter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0018-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46885 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0018-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0018-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0018-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0018-1.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt, our resident time trial rider has asked for an extra 20w. Whilst we can&#8217;t help him with this, he has instead opted for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/brand\/4iiii\/\">4iiii Powermeter<\/a> so he can at least see how he is performing! Available as either single sided or left hand, 4iiii are used by World Tour teams and I&#8217;ve been personally using them myself for a number of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ridley-noah-fast\">Ridley Noah Fast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0014-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46887 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0014-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0014-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0014-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0014-1.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Warranty Manager, Julian, has clearly been a well behaved boy this year and is asking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/search?w=ridley+noah+fast\">Ridley Noah Fast<\/a>. A top-level aero road bike, the Noah Fast has been used by riders such as Andr\u00e9 Greipel and Robbie McEwen, and is perhaps one of the fastest bikes in stock at Merlin. Available in a variety of options from frame only to top end Dura Ace Di2 builds, it is the ultimate choice for someone wanting to race in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kalas-start-finish-zip-off-tights\">Kalas Start-Finish Zip Off Tights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0025-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46888 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0025-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0025-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0025-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0025-1.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our wizard on the fork lift, and the first to see exciting new products coming in is Andy from Goods In. A mega keen cyclocross rider you will often find him in a muddy field, in the cold and wet. He&#8217;s already got his eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/kalas-start-finish-zip-off-tights-331016.html\">Kalas Start-Finish Zip Off Tights<\/a> which are perfect to keep legs warm before a race and easy to quickly take off on the start line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quoc-shoes\">QUOC Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0010-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46889 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0010-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0010-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0010-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0010-1.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Martin in our workshop is currently building up a beautiful new road bike ready for summer, and to go with this he&#8217;s asked for a new pair of shoes. Normally a man who goes for Italian style, he&#8217;s instead gone for a pair from British brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/brand\/quoc\/\">QUOC<\/a>. Martin is pictured with the performance packed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/quoc-escape-road-cycling-shoes-320263.html\">Escape Road<\/a> cycling shoes which have a carbon composite sole, single dial closure and clean aesthetics. A very popular choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reverse-components-beer-can-holder\">Reverse Components Beer Can Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0020-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46890 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0020-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0020-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0020-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0020-1.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret that most of us at Merlin like to have a post-ride beer, and can usually be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivingtonbrewing.co.uk\/\">Rivington Brewery<\/a>. Thanks to the fantastic guys at Reverse Components you can now also safely transport a takeaway beer back with this nifty little<a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/search?w=beer+can+holder\"> 3D printed beer can holder<\/a>. It bolts straight onto the bottle cage mount and will safely hold any can until you get home! Matt from our Warehouse is celebrating early!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kask-sintesi-wg11-helmet\">Kask Sintesi WG11 Helmet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0033-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46891 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0033-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0033-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0033-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0033-1.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>John from Customer Service needs a new helmet, and he&#8217;s going for the ultra stylish, but great value <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/kask-sintesi-wg11-cycling-helmet-279220.html\">Kask Sintesi<\/a>. A multi-discipline helmet that could easily be used for road, gravel or commuting, it offers excellent comfort and protection, as well as being available in a huge choice of colours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spatz-basez-2-base-layer\">Spatz Basez 2 Base Layer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0024-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46892 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0024-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0024.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gemma, also from the Customer Service team, and top racer is thinking of her upcoming winter training block and wants to prepare for the colder months ahead. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/spatz-basez-2-base-layer-269497.html\">Spatz Basez 2<\/a> is probably one of the warmest options available with its high neck and thick yarns. Guaranteed to keep any cyclist warm when the temperature plunges!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christmas-shipping-information\">Christmas Shipping Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/shipping-postage.html\">For the most up to date information on our Opening Hours and Christmas shipping see our website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May we take this time to also wish all of our customers, new and old, a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. 2025 is going to be an exciting one!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is fast approaching, and if you&#8217;re looking to buy the cyclist in your life something for their stocking (or treat yourself!) have a read below to see what the Merlin staff are asking for! 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