Gift ideas for Christmas: Small, practical, good: 3 little things with a big impact

Big presents are great as a child. But at some point I memorised a phrase: "Small gifts can have a big impact". That's why this article contains three Christmas gift ideas that cyclists are sure to love - and for which you don't need square metres of wrapping paper.

Practical: BBB Minisafe BBL-52 mini bike lock

The small spiral lock from BBB (here in the TOUR test) really does fit in every bag and is simply practical on tour. The 1.10 metre long cable can be used to lock up to three free-standing bikes together. Although it is not a lock that would secure the bike unattended for long periods of time, the BBL-52 mini lock from BBB is really useful for short stops or as an immobiliser. You can always take it with you if you want to go on a tour where you know that you will only leave the bike briefly at a supermarket stop or at a bench.

Price: 11,95 Euro >> e.g. at Bike components available

Loud: Stopert mini bicycle bell

For a long time, I was looking for a bicycle bell that would fit on the thick-diameter racing handlebars of my gravel bike. And it had to be small and unobtrusive. Finding such a bell is sometimes not so easy. Either it was too big, or it didn't fit on the handlebars because of the clamp.

The mini bicycle bell from Stopert can be attached to handlebars with a diameter of up to 38 mm using the screw cap. And the best feature: with a stated volume of 120 decibels, you really can be heard everywhere. During an initial test, this even went so far that the ringing could be heard about 100 metres from a crossroads and a woman stopped and waited until we rode past. It felt like being at a railway crossing where the barriers are already down and the train is rushing past. But seriously: the little bell is not only fun, but also safe on the tour. And at a price of just 7 euros! But you just have to find it... Here it is for you.

Warm: Pearl Izumi Cyclone winter glove

When it gets chilly on a bike tour in the cold season, your hands are usually the first to freeze. With the Pearl Izumi Cyclone winter gloves (here in the test of our sister magazine BIKEThanks to the gel padding incorporated into the palm, you are not only warm but also comfortable. The winter glove is available in different colours. Fans of bright colours are sure to like the bright yellow version, which, in addition to its cool look, is also safe in the dark.

With its slim cut, the Pearl Izumi fits comfortably around the hand. The fingers are not too bulky and fit perfectly, even if the middle and ring fingers tend to be a little short. The wide and flexible cuff makes it easy to slip into the glove. The width can be easily adjusted to the wrist using the Velcro fastener.

• Price: 45 Euro
• Sizes: S to XXL
• Weight: 106 grams (XL)
• Equipment: Reflective; Pull-out tab; Gel pads; Ax-Suede palm; Softshell; Wipe thumb; Touchscreen compatible