GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS
by: Ione Baron-Mejia
Rushing. Dashing. Hustling. It's that time of the year again. It's the time of celebrations, the alcohol fueled office parties, the "never-seems-to-end-chikahan" get together of friends , the sometimes-dreaded family reunions and that most awaited time of gift giving. But the pressure of the modern day gift giving has become quite taxing these days. So while it's true that Christmas is the time of giving, please also be reminded that the gift of love, forgiveness, empathy, understanding, kindness and service to others are the most powerful gifts you can give to any one this Christmas. Forgive me if i sound pedagogic but that is true. My dear madlang people, I now give you the gift of having less stress from choosing gifts for that dear mountain biker friends, officemates, and love ones in your lives. I have asked my mountain biker friends what they want for Christmas, and I have listed them as a gift suggestions for other mountain bikers. Here they are:
1. MOUNTAIN BIKE
When I told my "hindi masyadong gwapo pero simpatikong" friend, Nestor Santamaria III, i will be putting up list of gift suggestions for mountain bikers. He immediately exclaimed, " I want a mountain bike" not withstanding the fact that he already owns at least three mountain bikes. Well, a mountain biker can never have too many bikes or in some case, can never have too many bike upgrades.
I bet any mountain biker would be ecstatic to receive this. Ladies and gentlemen! Behold, the SANTA CRUZ NOMAD!
I bet any mountain biker would be ecstatic to receive this. Ladies and gentlemen! Behold, the SANTA CRUZ NOMAD!
This beauty is a complete carbon bike, frame only cost (P170,000.00) that is one hundred seventy thousand pesos for you. If you have the budget to spare, why not give the best to your dearest.
Where you can get it? SANTA CRUZ PHILIPPINES
How much? P 170,000 pesos for frame only
2. FORK
People, a bicycle fork is the part that holds the front wheel of the bicycle. Our "mamaw sa long ride" friend, Jayson Peyra would very much like to have this, ROCK SHOX RS-1. The "mamaw" mountain biker close to you might be wishing for this too.
ROCK SHOX RS-1
Where you can get it? SRAM WEBSITE OR ANY OF YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP
How much? $1,865 (P 93,250 plus shipping fee and customs tax)
3. BRAKES
GUIDE RSC BRAKE
My super friend Wendell Barba is wishing for peace and solidarity among the MTB communities And a GUIDE RSC BRAKE.
I believe congratulations are in order to this champion. Congratulations Wendell! He is the Overall Champion in the recently concluded Philippine National Series 2016 - Commencal Downhill Series. Your mountain biker super friend might be hoping for this too.
I believe congratulations are in order to this champion. Congratulations Wendell! He is the Overall Champion in the recently concluded Philippine National Series 2016 - Commencal Downhill Series. Your mountain biker super friend might be hoping for this too.
GUIDE RSC BRAKE
The new SRAM Guide RSC is packed with ride-enhancing performance that makes every new trail a trusted old friend. We started from scratch, to create the perfect combination of braking reliability and control. Brand-new SwingLink™ technology provides more power, silky-smooth modulation, less deadband and better lever-feel than you’ve ever experienced. Steep-line confidence. Deep-corner dominance. Ride every trail like you own it. KNOW YOU CAN. Now featuring the World Championship-winning S4 caliper with Bleeding Edge™ and Heat Shield technologies.
Where to buy it? SRAM WEBSITE OR AT YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL ONLINE SELLER
How much? $ 205 ( P 10,250 pesos plus shipping and customs fee)
4. COGS - For the enduro heartthrob Hayder Hossiene, to all his fans out there. He only wishes for an E THIRTEEN 9-46 RACE COGS which maybe perfect for your own hearth throb too.
E THIRTEEN TRS RACE 9-46 TOOTH CASSETTE
Where to buy it? www.bythehive.com / @ethirteen-components
How much? $ 349 or P 17,450
4. PROTECTION/ GUARDS
I personally need this, elbow guard and shin guard. You definitely need those if you want to fearlessly shred those trails for protection. And this is one the best protection you can get out there. I am being shameless here but shout out to my super friends out there, i would be in bliss to receive this.
RACE FACE OR 661 ( ELBOW GUARD and SHIN GUARD)
RACE FACE ELBOW GUARD
661 RAGE SHIN BLACK
Where to get it? SIXSIXONE WEBSITE OR AT YOUR LOCAL ONLINE SELLER
How much? $ 80 OR ( P 4,000 pesos plus shipping and customs fee)
How much? $ 80 OR ( P 4,000 pesos plus shipping and customs fee)
5. HELMET
For the young gun, Nino Martin Eday, he is looking forward to receiving a helmet. (MET or POC) doesn't really matter, he says. The young gun in your family will surely appreciate receiving this.
MET PARACHUT
THE LIGHTEST ASTM CERTIFIED FULL FACE HELMET IN THE WORLD
Parachute is the trailblazer for a new category of helmets purpose-built for Enduro mountain biking. It combines the protection of a full face helmet with low weight, high ventilation and comfort.Riders buy a full face helmet to have more protection to their face, so it’s important to know if the chin guard has been stringently tested and passes the ASTM standard.The fact that the Parachute is ASTM certified gives the confidence to the rider that MET has designed and certified the Parachute to provide the best level of safety in its class.
POC CORON
Developed in collaboration with POC team athlete Martin Söderström, the Coron helmet offers a high level of protection, ventilation and comfort. Coron incorporates a new type of shell material, M-FORGE®, which is an advanced fiber material that outperforms previously known shell materials with added benefits in terms of multi-impact performance, durability and low weight. The M-FORGE® shell is paired with a multi-impact EPP liner for performance over time and in rough use. The Coron has been constructed with an advanced ventilation system with internal channels that ensures effective ventilation throughout the entire helmet.
How much? POC CORON IS 5,000 SEK (five thousand Swedish Krona) ( P 27,150 plus shipping and customs fee) Might be cheaper with your local online seller
MET PARACHUTE $299 in Amazon (P 14,950)
6. GO PRO
My pretty shredder friend from Davao, " Marian" Maryan Europa, when asked what she wants for Christmas. she said she longs for this baby, GO PRO HERO 5. It has become a necessity for every mountain biker to have this. Of course, to take videos of those awesome rides. For that pretty mountain biker you love so much, this one's for her.
GO PRO HERO 5
Where to buy? R.O.X. SHOPS or inquire here GO PRO PHILS. FB PAGE
How much? P 16,490
7. SHOES
The kicks, Bhokie Senar, my friend from endurojunkieph, wished to have this for Christmas. Your enduro junkie friends might want this too. It's sort of a signature shoes of mountain bikers.
FIVE TEN SHOES
HOW MUCH? P 9,949.00
8. JERSEY
This list wont be complete without a jersey. When I ask my friend, Nammi Gardoce, what she wants for Christmas, she said a make up kit and jersey preferably FOX and TLD. To your pinay biker friends, jersey is always the best bet. We rarely use make up while on trail. although personally, i would always dab my MAC lipstick even on trail. Wearing lipstick doesn't make you look too tired aka "laspag" and you look better on pictures , even when you are totally worn out already.
Troy Lee Design and FOX
Where to buy it? Please inquire here TLD PHILS. FB and here FOX HEAD PHILIPPINES FB
How much? Price starts at P 2,000
9. GOGGLES
The Feminino Enduro Champ, Joyce del Soccoro would very much prefer to have this, this Christmas. 100% googles The champion mountain bikers in your lives might be needing this too.
100% GOGGLES
100% GOGGLES
How much? $ 75 OR P 3,750
10. GLOVES
Where to buy? LIST OF FOX STORES or here GALLEON PH ONLINE STORE
How much? P 2,385
11. HYDRATION BAG
Where to buy? TACTICALASIA WEBSITE or CAMELBAK PHIL FB
How much? P 2,730
12. BIKE BAG
For the talented enduro rider Gabriel Amigo III, an EVOC bike bag is number one on his wish list. This is a must-have for seasoned enduro mountain bikers especially those who are joining the race. Your significant other who races certainly needs this.
EVOC BIKE BAG
Where to buy? LNP BIKE SHOP OR EVOC WEBSITE
How much? P 23,000
13. FOOD SUPPLEMENT
Where to buy? GNC PHILIPPINES
How much? P 2,999/ WHEY PROTIEN P 135/pc. GU ENERGY GEL
There you go, 13 gift suggestions for mountain bikers. If you have other gift suggestions, email us, we will surely include it.
10. GLOVES
When asked my friend, Michael Hamid what he want for Christmas. he said, "it depends". But if i'm going to give him a gift, it will probably be gloves since he races and they just had a baby girl, he has to take care of his hands to be hold his precious baby. Your young father friend who's into enduro mtb racing will love to receive this from you.
Where to buy? LIST OF FOX STORES or here GALLEON PH ONLINE STORE
How much? P 2,385
11. HYDRATION BAG
The young enduro warrior Roel Quitoy would very much deserve this and more. You may never heard of his name yet but he is an enduro champion from Team Zero of Zamboanga City. He is one champ you can look forward to in the coming seasons. The champion warriors in your lives might be wishing for this too.
Where to buy? TACTICALASIA WEBSITE or CAMELBAK PHIL FB
How much? P 2,730
12. BIKE BAG
For the talented enduro rider Gabriel Amigo III, an EVOC bike bag is number one on his wish list. This is a must-have for seasoned enduro mountain bikers especially those who are joining the race. Your significant other who races certainly needs this.
EVOC BIKE BAG
Where to buy? LNP BIKE SHOP OR EVOC WEBSITE
How much? P 23,000
13. FOOD SUPPLEMENT
The young, ace enduro rider and Rurok Bike's representative Chino Mendoza, is wishing for a whey protein powder, which is good for recovery and muscle building after biking. Or a box of GU Roctane energy gel. This is a good gift to your health conscious mountain biker officemate or barkada.
WHEY PROTEIN POWDER
GU ENERGY GEL
Where to buy? GNC PHILIPPINES
How much? P 2,999/ WHEY PROTIEN P 135/pc. GU ENERGY GEL
There you go, 13 gift suggestions for mountain bikers. If you have other gift suggestions, email us, we will surely include it.
Merry Christmas everyone! And may your Christmas vacation be also filled with an unforgettable mountain biking adventures.
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