If Santa’s sleigh ran on tubeless tyres and marginal positive aspects, it might positively cease at Merlin Cycles. With Christmas quick approaching, we requested the Merlin group what they’d actually like to seek out below the tree this yr. The end result? A festive wishlist packed stuffed with trending biking tech, must-have equipment and some enjoyable surprises — all out there proper right here at Merlin Cycles.
Whether or not you’re shopping for for a seasoned racer, a gravel adventurer or a weekend coffee-ride specialist, take into account this your final biking reward information.
Kicking off the Christmas wishlist is Steve from the Buyer Service Crew. He’s clearly been a really effectively behaved one this yr and has his eyes on the Santa Cruz Heckler SL! Steve is often discovered on skinny tyres, so clearly he’s bought some plans for off-road adventures subsequent yr, heading off to the Trails in his Camper Van and smashing some mountains all with the help of a strong electrical motor!!
If there was ever a person who appreciated his biking jackets, it’s Paul our Normal Supervisor. He has taken an actual liking to Albion Clothes since we began stocking it this yr and has bought his eyes on the extremely heat Zoa Insulated Mountain Jacket. Designed to maintain you ‘driving for longer’, the jacket will guarantee Paul can hold heat and cozy getting back from the late evening Biking Membership on the Brewery!
Confession, this one I’ve already handled myself too! As somebody who has at all times suffered from chilly ft while driving, these Northwave Celsius XT Arctic GTX Winter Boots ought to see me driving all by means of winter on my gravel commute or weekend MTB rides. Look out for a full evaluation coming as soon as I’ve put them by means of their paces!
Knowledgeable mechanic Martin has additionally been a very good boy this yr and is one other one taking a look at altering his mountain bike and head off into the mountains. With 150mm of journey the Santa Cruz Hightower is the proper bike for smashing spherical Rivington the place Martin can usually be discovered after work!
No Christmas wishlist can be full with out the socks, and the model Sox have gotten your ft coated! Julie from our Warehouse group has chosen some unbelievable designs for her wishlist. Which of them will you select? See their full vary right here.
Final, however certainly not least is Matt – knowledgeable street bike owner! This can be a particular bike belonging to the 2008 Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre which options an unbelievable one-off paint job. The bike is presently on show in our Chorley showroom with the remainder of the Moda bikes vary. Discover out extra right here.
🎁 Stocking Fillers & Small Items That At all times Win
In the event you’re looking for smaller items or Secret Santa concepts, you may’t go mistaken with:
Generally it’s the little upgrades that make the largest distinction.
🎄 Merry Christmas from Merlin Cycles
From efficiency upgrades to sensible winter necessities (and the odd enjoyable further), this wishlist exhibits what cyclists are really hoping for this Christmas. No matter you’re looking for, Merlin Cycles has one thing to make each rider’s festive season sooner, hotter and extra enjoyable.
Completely happy Christmas — and right here’s to loads of nice rides within the New Yr! 🚴♀️✨
