After last week’s dream cycling gift guide, it’s time to get real. Here’s some more great stuff for the rest of us.
Bern Berkeley Winter Knit
A helmet that fits well in summer may not have the room for a hat underneath when it gets colder. The Bern Berkeley Knit solves the problem with a interchangeable, knit liner for winter and regular pads for when it warms up. $83.99. Sweet Pete’s 1204 Bloor Street West, 416 533 4481, sweetpetes.com
Pinko T shirt
Show your true colours with the Biking Toronto’s response to Don Cherry. All profits go to bike-related charities in Toronto. $19.95. bikingtoronto.spreadshirt.com/
Knog Frog light
Brighten up your bike with the Knog Frog light. It’s visible up to 600 metres, snaps on and off a bike in seconds and comes in 12 dayglo colours. $15.99. Cycle Solutions, 444 Parliament Street, 416 972 6948, cycle-solutions.com
Detours Juicy Handlebar bag
Recycled fruit juice pouches are sown together to create a handlebar basket. Each one is unique and comes with easy snap on fixings and cover for rainy days. Urbane Cyclist, 180 John St. $100. 416 979 9733, ucycle.com
Cateye Commuter computer
The first ever cycle computer specifically designed for commuters. Figure out exactly how late you’re going to be with it’s estimated time of arrival function while raking up self righteous points as it calculates carbon offset information. $99.95. Duke’s Cycle, 452 Richmond West, 416 504 6138, dukescycle.ca.
Reelight: Magnet Powered LED Bike Light
Never buy batteries again. Reelights use magnetic induction for power, when the wheel spins, the magnetic field causes a current to run. Power is stored in a capacitor, so the flashing LED lights will stay lit when you stop. $80. 416 979 9733, ucycle.com
Runners Wooden Push Bicycle
Made of solid birch, this bike has no pedals or training wheels. This develops a young riders sense of balance and helps them graduate to a bike with pedals more smoothly than if they’d relied on training wheels to keep them upright. $129. Cyclemania, 281 Danforth, 416 466 0330. cyclemaniatoronto.ca
Hello Velo Bottles
Say bonjour bicycle with these made-in-Canada plastic bottles. Comes in two sizes, From $5.99. Hello Velo, 262 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 101, 416 901 3999, hellovelo.ca
Sogreni Bell Copper
Handmade in Denmark, Sogreni take the humble bike bell and turn it ito a work of art. This one’s made of copper, but they also come in brass and stainless steel which have different ring tones. $59.99. Curbside, 412 Bloor Street West, 416 920 493, curbside.on.ca
MEC Cycling Shoe Covers
Possibly the ugliest footware ever concieved, but who cares when you’re riding through 2 inches of slush. Designed to be worn over regular shoes, these covers should keep your feet clean and dry in the wettest weather. $29. Mountain Equipment Coop, 400 King Street West, 416 340 2667, mec.ca
Evo Handlebar basket
Dubbed the Manbasket by the staff at Dukes, this integrated basket and handlebar lets you carry larger and heavy loads than clip on baskets. $69.95. Duke’s Cycle, 452 Richmond Street West, 416 504 6138, dukescycle.ca
