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Your cycling buddies are doing a gift swap. Your mother-in-law asked for everyone’s wish list. Your new year’s resolution is to bike smarter, better, and more often. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, it’s time to start browsing new gear. You can never have enough. After all, how many bikes do you have hanging in your garage? If you need more than one hand to count, you’ve proven the point.
The approaching holidays mean it’s time to start thinking about gifts—both those you want to give and ones you’d love to get. We rounded up seven presents that will appeal to any cyclist on your list—or yourself; if you haven’t written a wish list for Santa in decades, permission is granted to do so now. Hammerhead Karoo 2 GPS Bike Computer
Karoo 2 GPS
Strap this GPS computer to your bike, and you’ll see why reviewers say it’s hands down the best on the market. The Karoo 2’s prowess begins with its mapping capabilities. No matter the surface, you can build your own routes, select pre-existing ones, or upload others from a third-party source—and then sync it to your Hammerhead account . As you ride, the Karoo 2 will highlight important points, like bathrooms and restaurants, and track your location so loved ones always know where you are (assuming you want them to). What’s more: It’s easy to see your data points; the screen is surprisingly large, visible with sunglasses, and features a colorful display with droplet rejection, […]
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