{"id":48467,"date":"2025-12-18T11:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=48467"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:01:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:01:22","slug":"%f0%9f%8e%84-what-the-merlin-cycles-staff-really-want-for-christmas-2025-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/%f0%9f%8e%84-what-the-merlin-cycles-staff-really-want-for-christmas-2025-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf84 What the Merlin Cycles Staff Really Want for Christmas – 2025 Edition!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If Santa\u2019s sleigh ran on tubeless tyres and marginal gains, it would definitely stop at Merlin Cycles<\/a>. With Christmas fast approaching, we asked the Merlin team what they\u2019d really<\/em> like to find under the tree this year. The result? A festive wishlist packed full of trending cycling tech, must-have accessories and a few fun surprises<\/strong> \u2014 all available right here at Merlin Cycles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re buying for a seasoned racer, a gravel adventurer or a weekend coffee-ride specialist, consider this your ultimate cycling gift guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kicking off the Christmas wishlist is Steve from the Customer Service Team. He’s clearly been a very well behaved one this year and has his eyes on the Santa Cruz Heckler SL<\/a>! Steve is usually found on skinny tyres, so clearly he’s got some plans for off-road adventures next year, heading off to the Trails in his Camper Van and smashing some mountains all with the assistance of a powerful electric motor!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If there was ever a man who liked his cycling jackets, it is Paul our General Manager. He has taken a real liking to Albion Clothing<\/a> since we started stocking it this year and has got his eyes on the incredibly warm Zoa Insulated Mountain Jacket<\/a>. Designed to keep you ‘riding for longer’, the jacket will ensure Paul can keep warm and comfortable coming back from the late night Cycling Club at the Brewery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Confession, this one I have already treated myself too! As someone who has always suffered from cold feet whilst riding, these Northwave Celsius XT Arctic GTX<\/a> Winter Boots should see me riding all through winter on my gravel commute or weekend MTB rides. Look out for a full review coming once I’ve put them through their paces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expert mechanic Martin has also been a good boy this year and is another one looking at changing his mountain bike and head off into the mountains. With 150mm of travel the Santa Cruz Hightower<\/a> is the perfect bike for smashing round Rivington where Martin can normally be found after work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No Christmas wishlist would be complete without the socks, and the brand Sox<\/a> have got your feet covered! Julie from our Warehouse team has selected some incredible designs for her wishlist. Which ones will you choose? See their full range here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last, but by no means least is Matt – expert road cyclist! This is a special bike belonging to the 2008 Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre which features an incredible one-off paint job. The bike is currently on display in our Chorley showroom with the rest of the Moda bikes range. Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf81 Stocking Fillers & Small Gifts That Always Win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re shopping for smaller gifts or Secret Santa ideas, you can\u2019t go wrong with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n