Good present for a cyclist?

[timwilky]

highway code, lights, spectacles.

Always the ultimate present for a cyclist, tazer.

[maviczap]

If your dad is doing a 100 miles in a day on a ride, then he's a serious roadie. In my former life I was also doing lots of miles. I never appreciated getting cycling gifts from my familey, unless I'd said specifically what I'd wanted. But here's some good ideas

1. Best upgrade for a bike is a set of good wheels by Mavic, Campagnolo, Fulcum etc. Handbuilt are desirable, but you've got to know your wheelsmith.
2. Carbon fibre seatpost, absorbs the tingle from the road and makes those longer rides slightly eaisier. Normal size is 27.2 but modern frames will differ.
3. Energy foods. Try a sample pack from Hi5 http://www.high5-online.com/acatalog..._Specials.html
4. Set of good tyres Continental are my favourites.

But the bottom line is how much do you want to spend?

The grey pound is a powerful thing,
If he really does go out and buy everything he needs I feel your pain!

Assos clothing is incredibly highly regarded and priced to match!
http://www.assos.com/
also try these guys if he is into the history of road cycling etc.
http://www.rapha.cc/?gclid=CIi_ldyRupoCFQMEZgodlnYHcA

Or books about all that jazz too this one has a great title:

'A dog in a hat -An American Bike Racer`s Story of Mud, Drugs, Blood, Betrayal, and Beauty in Belgium'

good luck; bloody parents!

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by north

Assos clothing is incredibly highly regarded and priced to match!
http://www.assos.com/

Yep Assos clothing is the best.

How about a cycling DVD http://www.prendas.co.uk/default.asp

Spoke to him last night and he went for a long weekend to the Ardene region of France with his cycling club last week and said:

"It cost me a bloody fortune though with all the new clothes, shoes and spares"


Thanks dad, so it will just be the usual thought less c**p that you get again this year, as you have bought everything else you might need.