Top 10 Mountain Bike Gifts Around & Under $25

1. Trail Tool - Multi-Tool

The trail tools in the $25 range are the best. most of the tools in this range aren't too big but they usually have most of the stuff you would really need out on the trail.

I always recommend a carrying Multi-tool that includes chain tool. It can get real ugly when your chain breaks out in the middle of nowhere.

2. Trail Pump

This is another gift that has some of the best selection in the $25 mountain bike gift category. Everyone needs to carry some sort of inflation device and the trail pump is the most common.

I don't really go for the super fancy pumps. I usually like the simple ones with a good valve clamp and lots of volume. The small ones are great and they are sometimes lighter, but the big volume pumps are so much easier to use on the trail.

3. CO2 Inflator - Compressed Air Inflator

Again, everyone needs some sort of inflation device for the trail. These little devices use compressed air or CO2 to inflate your tires. Talk about taking convenience to a new level.

Compressed gas inflators are typically very small and very light. They inflate your tire in seconds and your arm doesn't turn to rubber when your done pumping. The real drawback is that you have to buy cartridges of the compressed gas, so it actually costs money every time you use it.

4. Cycle Computer

It can be fun riding with a cycle computer. Depending on the model, they give you all sorts of information. Most people, in the end, find they just use the basic functions of speed, time, and distance. They are great tools for following trail guides and keeping track of workouts.

You can spend anywhere from $15 to $200 US on cycle computers depending on the functions you choose. The wireless ones are convenient but not necessary and for me, size really does matter. Think small...

5. Pads - Body Armor

Body armor is not a gift for everybody. People who exclusively ride cross country might wear it when they're working under their car but that's about it.

For a lot of us, we wear body armor for certain rides and not for others. Having more than one set is ideal. This stuff can get pretty smelly if you don't wash it.

In this price range you should be able to get a set of elbow/forearm pads or for just a little more some knee/shin guards. Buy Knee/shins first.

6. Bike Locks

If you have a bike, you should have a lock. Bike thieves may be some of the lowest scum on the earth but knowing that doesn't seem to stop them like a bike lock will. You don't have to always carry one with you, especially if you're just going for a ride, but you should have one somewhere.

It's not a bad idea to lock your bikes in your garage, and I try to keep a lock in my car as well.

7. Pizza Cutter - Park Tools Big Wheel Pizza Tool

If you think your mountain biker has everything, I bet they don't have this.

Park Tools makes some great bike tools as well as this fancy Pizza Tool. Have friends over for Pizza, and hey, suddenly everyone's jealous.

8. Chain Cleaner

Chain Cleaners do just that, they clean your chain. A cleaner chain runs smoother and more efficiently.

Chain cleaners are one of those gifts that someone is unlikely to buy for themselves but they will certainly appreciate it as a gift.

These are pretty cool gadgets with wheels, brushes, and lots of action, they fit right into the $25 mountain bike gift category.

9. Mountain Bike Gloves

Riding without gloves is just plain silly. I don't think you can really have too many of them. I usually have a few pair in circulation so I can throw a pair or two into the laundry when I'm using a different pair.

I always recommend full finger gloves. Some people like more padding than others, so take a look at what they have or ask how they like them before you buy.

10. Hydration Pack

For most of us, hydration packs make a lot more sense than the good old water bottle.

Hydration packs keep you better hydrated since the water is more accessible and they carry more water than the bottle. They also provide a great place to keep all the other supplies you should be carrying (Multi-tool, tube, inflation device, energy bars etc.)

With Hydration packs, We recommend keeping it pretty simple. Bigger packs are fine if you need to carry a jacket, some armor, or anything else.