The holidays are approaching fast. If you have a mountain biker in your life, now’s the time to step it up. This is not the list full of novelty socks or half-hearted gift cards. Nope, this is a list of next-level gear and experiences that will leave your MTB enthusiast grinning from like they just won a KOM. Here’s your guide to spoiling them absolutely rotten this holiday season.
Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX AXS
Price: $18,000
This is the gift to top all gifts. The Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX AXS is a mountain biking marvel. With its light carbon frame, precise SRAM XX AXS drivetrain, and top-of-the-line RockShox suspension, it’s built to tackle any trail in absolute silence. Add in a TQ transmission that blends seamlessly with nature, and you have a ride that screams luxury and performance.
Sure, it costs more than a used car, but can you really put a price on love?
Fox Neo Dropper Post
Price: $1,149
If your mountain biker is serious about their setup, the Fox Neo dropper post is a game-changer. Whether they’re shredding technical singletrack or cruising down flowy trails, this dropper post guarantees precision and durability. The reason for the hefty price tag? It’s cable free! It’s an upgrade your rider didn’t even know they needed but won’t be able to live without.
A big backcountry MTB trip
Price: Starting at $1,695
Nothing says, “I care about your happiness,” quite like sending your loved one off to explore the world via MTB. Tyax Adventures offers epic multi-day guided MTB trips that take riders from one remote backcountry camp to another in the Chilcotins. They handle all the details—gear transport, meals, logistics—so your biker can focus entirely on shredding world-class trails and soaking in the jaw-dropping scenery. This is the ultimate getaway for any mountain biking enthusiast and a memory that will last a lifetime. Or travel basically anywhere in the world with the folks over at Big Mountain.
Custom Paint Job by Velocolour
Price: Varies
For the rider who already has everything, why not give their bike a one-of-a-kind makeover? Velocolour’s custom paint jobs are pure artistry, turning any bike into a rolling masterpiece. Whether it’s a subtle redesign or an eye-popping transformation, this is the perfect gift to make their ride unique. Plus, nothing turns heads on the trail quite like a bike that’s as stylish as it is functional.
Feedback Team Edition tool kit
Price: $350
This compact yet comprehensive kit includes 26…
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