Specialist and custom built bikes for Christmas
(12/11/2009)

Cycle Sense offers one of the UK's widest ranges of specialist and custom built bikes. Cycle Sense is also the UK distributor of the Like-a-Bike trainer bike.

Here is their list of the best biking presents for Christmas 2009

1. Best first bike - LIKEaBIKE Jumper

The lightweight, award winning LIKEaBIKE Jumper is the perfect first bike. This hardwearing running bike combines an aluminium frame with a comfy saddle, rear suspension and a unique steering limiter to prevent jack-knifing. The tyres have puncture protection so it’s safe to ride outdoors on all types of surface and it looks stylish – something kids these days have come to expect!

2. Best for mountain biking – Lupine Tesla Light

The Tesla is a little light that packs a real punch, as despite having only 1 LED, it provides an incredible output of 700 lumens. The specially designed reflector has made it possible to tune the beam pattern to provide an excellent light output. It is so light that the Tesla also makes a great helmet light and it has a long battery life - ideal for mountain biking.

3. Best for road cycling – Cateye V3 Computer

This innovative creation from Cateye is an affordable wireless cycle computer. Its features include speed processing, measuring distance and heart rate plus calorie expenditure, data review and countdown distance functions. This is an inventive, useful accessory for any keen road cyclist.

4. Best bike for girls – 16” Wheel Ridgeback Melody

This is a stylish kids bike suitable for 5 to 7 year olds and is a great all rounder. Its light alloy frame makes for easier riding and the comfy riser handlebars create high visibility for the rider thereby improving confidence. This bike allows young cyclists a great introduction to life on two wheels.

5. Best bike for boys – 20” Wheel, Cube KID200

Suitable for kids age 6 and above, this is the perfect second bike for a growing boy. He will have developed his cycling proficiency enough to use the V-brakes and 7 speed gear change and will be zipping about on this light, stylish bike in no time.

6. Best bike for teenagers – Giant Talon 3

The Talon allows riders to experience the ultimate in quality trail riding and has been created specifically for the UK market. From its aluminium frame to its kenda tyres and WTB saddle, this bike has been created with quality materials to provide a comfortable ride and fast handling.

7. Best biking accessory – Camelbak Mule

This is the ultimate accessory for any keen cyclist. It has been designed to fit perfectly and works particularly well for off roaders, as everything is in the right place and it never gets in the way. The huge three litre reservoir is enough for an epic day out in winter and a good few hours in summer. The other compartments are well proportioned - handy to keep a helmet mounted light pack in or your mobile scratch free.

8. Best gift for under £10 – Camelbak Podium Bottle

This innovative self sealing, lockable bottle has a jet valve with a super high flow rate to make drinking effortless. The permanent, Hydroguard antibacterial protection means that all you’ll ever taste is your drink.

9. Best gift for under £25 – Cateye Light Set

This Knog light has a flexible body, this allows it to be attached to bar diameters ranging from 10 to 32mm so it can be fitted just about anywhere on your bike. It is available in both red and white lights and has a long battery life of 160 hours, producing either a steady light or a flashing light.

10. Best gift for under £100 – Fat Spanner Workstand (rrp. £100 our price £74.99)

This professional quality bike stand from Fatspanner has a large gripping mechanism that will fit most frame types, it is the perfect tool for maintaining and cleaning your bike. It also comes with a free, handy tool tray.