2023 Gift Guide for Mountain Bikers: Our Top 15 Best Picks

On the hunt for that perfect gift for the mountain biker in your circle? We've got you covered! We hit the trails all year round, putting a multitude of MTB gear to the rugged, Sedona test. To make your gift-hunting journey a breeze, we've refreshed our team's wish list with components any avid rider would be thrilled to receive!

Whether you're aiming for those show-stopping "WOW" presents or fantastic gear that fits neatly into a stocking, we've rounded up our favorites to help you get the gift they really want.

Explore our top wish-list-worthy gifts this year:

Gifts That’ll “Wow!”

2023 Ibis Ripley Because who doesn’t want to get a new bike for Christmas? The Ripley is IBIS's snappy, flickable, playful, fast, lightweight, and versatile 29” trail bike. With its well-balanced modern geometry, the Ripley is ready for any adventure. The long front end, slack head angle, and short rear end give you the confidence to try new lines, while the steep seat tube angle and shorter offset fork make it easy to maneuver technical climbs and flowy singletrack. This is our favorite bike for Sedona shredding and beyond! Shop Ibis Bikes

2023 Ibis Ripley Because who doesn’t want to get a new bike for Christmas? The Ripley is IBIS's snappy, flickable, playful, fast, lightweight, and versatile 29” trail bike. With its well-balanced modern geometry, the Ripley is ready for any adventure. The long front end, slack head angle, and short rear end give you the confidence to try new lines, while the steep seat tube angle and shorter offset fork make it easy to maneuver technical climbs and flowy singletrack. This is our favorite bike for Sedona shredding and beyond! Shop Ibis Bikes

Sram GX Eagle Transmission AXS Groupset Go big or go back to the North Pole, Santa! Isn’t this the ultimate upgrade for the mountain biker on your gift list? The GX Eagle Transmission derailleur offers the same exceptional precision and responsiveness as other derailleurs in the Transmission lineup, with the added benefits of removable skid plates for enhanced protection and easier maintenance. Shop GX Eagle Transmission

Sram GX Eagle Transmission AXS Groupset Go big or go back to the North Pole, Santa! Isn’t this the ultimate upgrade for the mountain biker on your gift list? The GX Eagle Transmission derailleur offers the same exceptional precision and responsiveness as other derailleurs in the Transmission lineup, with the added benefits of removable skid plates for enhanced protection and easier maintenance. Shop Sram Eagle Transmission

	Pro Advanced Toolbox Toolset The PRO Advanced Toolbox was designed for the advanced home mechanic and is perfect for the Mountain Biker who wants to build their own at-home bike shop! The PRO Advanced Toolbox is curated for the experienced and advanced home mechanic. The 25 tools slot, neatly into a hard-shell plastic case, which boasts a protective foam inlay. Shop All Pro
Pro Advanced Toolbox Toolset The PRO Advanced Toolbox was designed for the advanced home mechanic and is perfect for the Mountain Biker who wants to build their own at-home bike shop! The PRO Advanced Toolbox is curated for the experienced and advanced home mechanic. The 25 tools slot, neatly into a hard-shell plastic case, which boasts a protective foam inlay. Shop All Pro

A Retired Rental Bike Here at Thunder Mountain Bikes, we're constantly updating our fleet of Sedona-ready mountain bike rentals. Just as quickly as we have new models come in, we add other used bikes to our retired list. This means you can get up to 40% off MSRP on a wide selection of premium, used mountain bikes almost anytime here! If you're looking for that epic gift for yourself, check out our fleet of retired bike to find your new dream ride at a dream price. Shop Retired Rental Bikes

A Retired Rental Bike Here at Thunder Mountain Bikes, we're constantly updating our fleet of Sedona-ready mountain bike rentals. Just as quickly as we have new models come in, we add other used bikes to our retired list. This means you can get up to 40% off MSRP on a wide selection of premium, used mountain bikes almost anytime here! If you're looking for that epic gift for yourself, check out our fleet of retired bike to find your new dream ride at a dream price. Shop Retired Rental Bikes

5Dev LTD Edition Trail Enduro Cranks These cranks are engineered for aggressive trail, enduro/park and DH style riding. Ideal for charging steep technical chunk, ripping laps at your local park, or sessioning your favorite jump line. The low profile crank arm reduces pedal strike during technical punchy climbs, allowing you to clean more sections of trail and get back up to take another lap with less effort. Shop All 5Dev

5Dev LTD Edition Trail Enduro Cranks These cranks are engineered for aggressive trail, enduro/park and DH style riding. Ideal for charging steep technical chunk, ripping laps at your local park, or sessioning your favorite jump line. The low profile crank arm reduces pedal strike during technical punchy climbs, allowing you to clean more sections of trail and get back up to take another lap with less effort. Shop All 5Dev

MOUNTAIN BIKE GIFTS UNDER $150

	OneUP EDC Pump Our favorite super compact, high-volume pump! It's designed with integrated storage for an EDC Tool and Tire Plug Kit. Its hollow design and CNC aluminum construction make it ultralight and durable, and when combined with a OneUP EDC Tool, you'll gift the peace of mind that comes with having everything on hand for trailside repairs. Shop All Oneup
OneUP EDC Pump Our favorite super compact, high-volume pump! It's designed with integrated storage for an EDC Tool and Tire Plug Kit. Its hollow design and CNC aluminum construction make it ultralight and durable, and when combined with a OneUP EDC Tool, you'll gift the peace of mind that comes with having everything on hand for trailside repairs. Shop All Oneup

AXS ETAP Four Battery Charger When you need a lot of AXS batteries charged in a hurry, the Four Battery Charger is the tool you want. This USB-C powered charger will fill four batteries in the same time as a single charger, with charge time even faster if only one or two batteries are being charged. The fast charging feature gets the batteries to 75% extra quickly, so if you’re rushing out the door, the SRAM AXS Four Battery Charger have you covered. Shop All Sram AXS

AXS ETAP Four Battery Charger When you need a lot of AXS batteries charged in a hurry, the Four Battery Charger is the tool you want. This USB-C powered charger will fill four batteries in the same time as a single charger, with charge time even faster if only one or two batteries are being charged. The fast charging feature gets the batteries to 75% extra quickly, so if you’re rushing out the door, the SRAM AXS Four Battery Charger have you covered. Shop All Sram AXS

Deity Highside 35mm Alloy Handlebar The stylish but trail-hardened Highside 35mm handlebar is the perfect reflection of what listening to Deity's athletes can create and it's quickly become our best-selling handlebar. Boasting available rises of 50mm and an industry-leading rise of 80mm, the design allows for a stiff, responsive feel that sets the stage to bring style to every ride. A higher rise is offered to fulfill the need for added comfort, to help alleviate back pain, and provide a more comfortable riding position for many. Shop All Deity

Deity Highside 35mm Alloy Handlebar The stylish but trail-hardened Highside 35mm handlebar is the perfect reflection of what listening to Deity's athletes can create and it's quickly become our best-selling handlebar. Boasting available rises of 50mm and an industry-leading rise of 80mm, the design allows for a stiff, responsive feel that sets the stage to bring style to every ride. A higher rise is offered to fulfill the need for added comfort, to help alleviate back pain, and provide a more comfortable riding position for many. Shop All Deity

Gifts Under $50

Bontrager Elite Recycled Water Bottle Cage The Elite Recycled Water Bottle Cage lets you easily access bottles while you ride and it's available in a huge variety of colors, so there’s one to suit every style. It's built from recycled materials and fits neatly in small spaces, making it the ideal choice for smaller frames and full-suspension bikes. Great for mountain and road riding alike. Shop All Bottle Cages

Bontrager Elite Recycled Water Bottle Cage The Elite Recycled Water Bottle Cage lets you easily access bottles while you ride and it's available in a huge variety of colors, so there’s one to suit every style. It's built from recycled materials and fits neatly in small spaces, making it the ideal choice for smaller frames and full-suspension bikes. Great for mountain and road riding alike. Shop All Bottle Cages

	Ergon GFR1 Factory Grips The GFR1 has been developed to meet the expectations and wishes of gravity superstar Tahnée Seagrave and her colleagues at Canyon [CLLCTV] FMD Racing. The new GFR1 has a slim overall shape for maximum feedback, yet still provides an extremely high level of damping through the ribbed section under the palm. Shop All Ergon
Ergon GFR1 Factory Grips The GFR1 has been developed to meet the expectations and wishes of gravity superstar Tahnée Seagrave and her colleagues at Canyon [CLLCTV] FMD Racing. The new GFR1 has a slim overall shape for maximum feedback, yet still provides an extremely high level of damping through the ribbed section under the palm. Shop All Ergon

	OneUP EDC Lite Multi-Tool The included 9-function Multi-Tool contains your most used tools and is designed to live inside your stem/steerer tube. Never get stuck without a Multi-Tool on a ride ever again! Shop All Oneup
OneUP EDC Lite Multi-Tool The included 9-function Multi-Tool contains your most used tools and is designed to live inside your stem/steerer tube. Never get stuck without a Multi-Tool on a ride ever again! Shop All Oneup

Stocking Sized MTB Gifts

	Stan’s No Tubes Dart Tool Stan's developed the Dual Action Repair for Tubeless (DART) to fix damaged tires faster, easier, and better than existing plug tools. While traditional tire plugs try to wedge rubber strips into a puncture, the DART creates a chemical reaction with your Stan’s sealant to quickly form a permanent airtight bond. Shop All Stan's
Stan’s No Tubes Dart Tool Stan's developed the Dual Action Repair for Tubeless (DART) to fix damaged tires faster, easier, and better than existing plug tools. While traditional tire plugs try to wedge rubber strips into a puncture, the DART creates a chemical reaction with your Stan’s sealant to quickly form a permanent airtight bond. Shop All Stan's

	Thunder Mountain Bikes Water Bottle Rep your favorite bike shop with this Thunder Mountain Bikes water bottle - the perfect accessory for every trail! With a sleek design and high-quality construction, this water bottle is an easy solution for staying hydrated on the go. The Thunder Mountain Bikes logo prominently lets everyone know you're serious about where you shred. Shop TMB Bottles
Thunder Mountain Bikes Water Bottle Rep your favorite bike shop with this Thunder Mountain Bikes water bottle - the perfect accessory for every trail! With a sleek design and high-quality construction, this water bottle is an easy solution for staying hydrated on the go. The Thunder Mountain Bikes logo prominently lets everyone know you're serious about where you shred. Shop TMB Bottles

	Industry Nine Aluminum Tubeless Valves Aluminum tubeless Presta valves from Industry Nine, get matchy matchy with the colors to match your bike. Shop All I9
Industry Nine Aluminum Tubeless Valves Aluminum tubeless Presta valves from Industry Nine, get matchy matchy with the colors to match your bike. Shop All I9

Pro Digital Tire Pressure Gauge The PRO Digital Tire Pressure Gauge helps you dial in your ideal tire pressure and is compatible with Presta and Schrader valves. Thanks to a highly accurate digital pressure gauge, which delivers accuracy of up to 2 decimals in Bar, the Digital Pressure Checker makes it possible to ride at the optimal tire pressure. It features a pressure release button to fine-tune your tire pressure and can measure pressures from 0 to 11 Bar/ 160 PSI. Shop All Gauges & Pumps

Pro Digital Tire Pressure Gauge The PRO Digital Tire Pressure Gauge helps you dial in your ideal tire pressure and is compatible with Presta and Schrader valves. Thanks to a highly accurate digital pressure gauge, which delivers accuracy of up to 2 decimals in Bar, the Digital Pressure Checker makes it possible to ride at the optimal tire pressure. It features a pressure release button to fine-tune your tire pressure and can measure pressures from 0 to 11 Bar/ 160 PSI. Shop All Gauges & Pumps

We hope our gift ideas have inspired you to wrap up something awesome for the mountain bikers in your life (including yourself!)

If you’re still not sure what to get, or your cyclist giftee is a bit picky, you can never go wrong with a Thunder Mountain Bike’s Gift Card! No matter what you choose, we know they’ll be stoked to unwrap a thoughtful, mountain bike gift this year.

Cheers and happy trails through the Holidays!