2025 Gift Guide for Mountain Bikers: Our Top Picks

Looking for the perfect gift for the mountain biker in your life? We've got you covered! Our team rides Sedona's legendary trails year-round, testing the latest gear against the desert's demanding terrain. We've curated this guide with components and accessories that any serious rider would be stoked to find under the tree.

From game-changing upgrades that'll make them say "WOW!" to practical trail essentials and stocking stuffers, we've assembled our favorite gift-worthy picks to help you nail it this holiday season.

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

Gifts That'll "Wow!"

Shimano XTR M9220 Di2 Enduro Drivetrain Kit Go big or go back to the North Pole! This is the ultimate upgrade for any serious mountain biker on your gift list. The XTR M9220 Di2 Enduro Drivetrain delivers buttery-smooth wireless shifting with legendary Shimano precision and reliability. Electronic shifting means perfect gear changes every time, even under full power, and the enduro-specific gearing handles everything from technical climbs to rowdy descents with ease.

Shimano XTR M9220 Di2 Enduro Drivetrain Kit Go big or go back to the North Pole! This is the ultimate upgrade for any serious mountain biker on your gift list. The XTR M9220 Di2 Enduro Drivetrain delivers buttery-smooth wireless shifting with legendary Shimano precision and reliability. Electronic shifting means perfect gear changes every time, even under full power, and the enduro-specific gearing handles everything from technical climbs to rowdy descents with ease.

Industry Nine Hydra2 Enduro Wheelset These are the wheels that turn heads at every trailhead. The legendary Industry Nine Hydra2 hub delivers lightning-fast engagement with its 0.76-degree pickup (that's 460 points of engagement!), meaning instant power transfer when you need it most. Combined with bomber enduro-ready rims, this wheelset is engineered for aggressive trail riding, enduro racing, and charging Sedona's technical terrain. Available in I9's signature anodized colors to match any build.

Industry Nine Hydra2 Enduro Wheelset These are the wheels that turn heads at every trailhead. The legendary Industry Nine Hydra2 hub delivers lightning-fast engagement with its 0.76-degree pickup (that's 460 points of engagement!), meaning instant power transfer when you need it most. Combined with bomber enduro-ready rims, this wheelset is engineered for aggressive trail riding, enduro racing, and charging Sedona's technical terrain. Available in I9's signature anodized colors to match any build.

Shimano XTR M9220 Brakeset Upgrade Kit Braking performance can make or break your ride, and the XTR M9220 brakes deliver world-class stopping power with unmatched modulation and reliability. These are the brakes that let you charge harder, brake later, and ride with confidence on steep technical descents. With tool-free reach adjust and lightweight construction, they're the gold standard for serious riders who demand the best.

Shimano XTR M9220 Brakeset Upgrade Kit Braking performance can make or break your ride, and the XTR M9220 brakes deliver world-class stopping power with unmatched modulation and reliability. These are the brakes that let you charge harder, brake later, and ride with confidence on steep technical descents. With tool-free reach adjust and lightweight construction, they're the gold standard for serious riders who demand the best.

Mountain Bike Gifts Under $200

Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack The Osprey Raven 14 is purpose-built for mountain biking, with a women-specific fit that stays locked in place on the roughest descents. With 14 liters of storage and a 2.5L reservoir, there's room for all your trail essentials, tools, and snacks. The magnetic bite valve, ventilated back panel, and integrated helmet carry make this the ultimate trail companion for all-day adventures.

Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack The Osprey Raven 14 is purpose-built for mountain biking, with a women-specific fit that stays locked in place on the roughest descents. With 14 liters of storage and a 2.5L reservoir, there's room for all your trail essentials, tools, and snacks. The magnetic bite valve, ventilated back panel, and integrated helmet carry make this the ultimate trail companion for all-day adventures.

	OneUp Clipless Pedals OneUp's Clipless Pedals combine the efficiency of clip-in pedaling with a generous platform for added stability and confidence. The adjustable release tension, replaceable pins, and robust construction make these ideal for aggressive trail riding and enduro. Plus, they come with cleats included, making this a complete pedal upgrade ready to go.
OneUp Clipless Pedals OneUp's Clipless Pedals combine the efficiency of clip-in pedaling with a generous platform for added stability and confidence. The adjustable release tension, replaceable pins, and robust construction make these ideal for aggressive trail riding and enduro. Plus, they come with cleats included, making this a complete pedal upgrade ready to go.

	Deity Supervillain Flat Pedals For riders who prefer the freedom and control of flats, the Supervillain pedals deliver unmatched grip and durability. With a thin 14.5mm profile to avoid rock strikes and a massive platform with 10 pins per side, your feet stay planted even on the chunkiest terrain. The replaceable pins and sealed bearings mean these pedals will keep spinning season after season.
Deity Supervillain Flat Pedals For riders who prefer the freedom and control of flats, the Supervillain pedals deliver unmatched grip and durability. With a thin 14.5mm profile to avoid rock strikes and a massive platform with 10 pins per side, your feet stay planted even on the chunkiest terrain. The replaceable pins and sealed bearings mean these pedals will keep spinning season after season.

Outbound Lighting Light up the night and extend your riding season! Outbound Lighting's trail systems deliver powerful, focused beams that illuminate technical terrain with clarity that rivals daylight. Their industry-leading optics, lightweight construction, and long battery life make night riding not just possible, but absolutely epic. Perfect for riders who refuse to let sunset end their day on the trails.

Outbound Lighting Light up the night and extend your riding season! Outbound Lighting's trail systems deliver powerful, focused beams that illuminate technical terrain with clarity that rivals daylight. Their industry-leading optics, lightweight construction, and long battery life make night riding not just possible, but absolutely epic. Perfect for riders who refuse to let sunset end their day on the trails.

Recon Mini SL Electric Pump This compact powerhouse takes the hassle out of dialing in tire pressure. The Recon Mini SL is a lightweight, rechargeable electric pump that fits in a jersey pocket or pack. Set your target pressure, hit the button, and let it do the work. It's perfect for making quick pressure adjustments on the trail or at the trailhead, and with USB-C charging, it's always ready when you need it.

Recon Mini SL Electric Pump This compact powerhouse takes the hassle out of dialing in tire pressure. The Recon Mini SL is a lightweight, rechargeable electric pump that fits in a jersey pocket or pack. Set your target pressure, hit the button, and let it do the work. It's perfect for making quick pressure adjustments on the trail or at the trailhead, and with USB-C charging, it's always ready when you need it.

	Tenet Occult V2 Pedals The Occult V2 pedals blend concave platform design with aggressive pin placement for exceptional grip and control. These pedals are built for riders who demand performance without breaking the bank, featuring a durable aluminum body, sealed bearings, and replaceable pins. At this price point, they're an outstanding value for serious trail riding.
Tenet Occult V2 Pedals The Occult V2 pedals blend concave platform design with aggressive pin placement for exceptional grip and control. These pedals are built for riders who demand performance without breaking the bank, featuring a durable aluminum body, sealed bearings, and replaceable pins. At this price point, they're an outstanding value for serious trail riding.

	Schwalbe Albert Tires The Albert is Schwalbe's gravity-focused tire designed in collaboration with enduro legend and the late Cedric Gracia. With aggressive side knobs for cornering confidence and a fast-rolling center tread, these tires handle everything from loose desert soil to wet roots. The Super Gravity casing provides excellent puncture protection for aggressive riding.
Schwalbe Albert Tires The Albert is Schwalbe's gravity-focused tire designed in collaboration with enduro legend and the late Cedric Gracia. With aggressive side knobs for cornering confidence and a fast-rolling center tread, these tires handle everything from loose desert soil to wet roots. The Super Gravity casing provides excellent puncture protection for aggressive riding.

	Continental Magnotal Tires The Magnotal represents Continental's latest innovation in tire technology. The durable casing stands up to sharp rocks and roots while maintaining a supple feel for maximum traction. Combined with Continental's renowned rubber compounds and aggressive tread patterns, the Magnotal offers exceptional grip on Sedona's variable surfaces from slickrock to loose over hard.
Continental Magnotal Tires The Magnotal represents Continental's latest innovation in tire technology. The durable casing stands up to sharp rocks and roots while maintaining a supple feel for maximum traction. Combined with Continental's renowned rubber compounds and aggressive tread patterns, the Magnotal offers exceptional grip on Sedona's variable surfaces from slickrock to loose over hard.

	Deity Highside 35mm Handlebar The Highside has quickly become our best-selling handlebar, and for good reason. Available in 50mm and industry-leading 80mm rise options, this bar offers a stiff, responsive feel that brings style to every ride. The higher rise option is perfect for riders seeking added comfort, reduced back pain, and a more upright riding position on long trail days.
Deity Highside 35mm Handlebar The Highside has quickly become our best-selling handlebar, and for good reason. Available in 50mm and industry-leading 80mm rise options, this bar offers a stiff, responsive feel that brings style to every ride. The higher rise option is perfect for riders seeking added comfort, reduced back pain, and a more upright riding position on long trail days.

	OneUp EDC Pump Our favorite super-compact, high-volume pump! The EDC Pump features integrated storage for a multi-tool and tire plug kit, all in a hollow CNC aluminum body that's ultralight and durable. It installs inside your frame's main triangle, keeping weight low and out of the way. Combined with OneUp's EDC Tool, this gives you everything needed for trailside repairs in one tidy package.
OneUp EDC Pump Our favorite super-compact, high-volume pump! The EDC Pump features integrated storage for a multi-tool and tire plug kit, all in a hollow CNC aluminum body that's ultralight and durable. It installs inside your frame's main triangle, keeping weight low and out of the way. Combined with OneUp's EDC Tool, this gives you everything needed for trailside repairs in one tidy package.

Gifts Under $50

	Wolf Tooth Clik Tubeless Valve Stem Kit These aren't just valves—they're an upgrade you'll appreciate on every ride. The Clik system makes removing valve cores tool-free, speeding up sealant top-ups and preventing fumbled valve cores on the trail. With multiple color options and a rock-solid seal, these valves are a small upgrade with big convenience.
Wolf Tooth Clik Tubeless Valve Stem Kit These aren't just valves—they're an upgrade you'll appreciate on every ride. The Clik system makes removing valve cores tool-free, speeding up sealant top-ups and preventing fumbled valve cores on the trail. With multiple color options and a rock-solid seal, these valves are a small upgrade with big convenience.

	Crank Brothers M17 Multi-Tool A comprehensive 17-function multi-tool that covers every trailside adjustment and repair. The M17 includes hex keys, Torx bits, chain tool, and spoke wrenches in a compact package. It's the kind of tool that lives in your pack and becomes indispensable the first time you need it miles from the trailhead.
Crank Brothers M17 Multi-Tool A comprehensive 17-function multi-tool that covers every trailside adjustment and repair. The M17 includes hex keys, Torx bits, chain tool, and spoke wrenches in a compact package. It's the kind of tool that lives in your pack and becomes indispensable the first time you need it miles from the trailhead.

	Stolen Trail Signs Bring a piece of Sedona's legendary trails home! These replica trail signs feature iconic Sedona routes and make perfect wall art for the bike cave, garage, or office. They're conversation starters that let every rider remember their favorite desert shreds.
Stolen Trail Signs Bring a piece of Sedona's legendary trails home! These replica trail signs feature iconic Sedona routes and make perfect wall art for the bike cave, garage, or office. They're conversation starters that let every rider remember their favorite desert shreds.

	Tenet Icon Grip Set Fresh grips are one of the best bang-for-buck, easy upgrades you can make. The Icon grips offer excellent cushioning and control with a pattern that provides traction without being overly aggressive. Available in multiple colors, they're an easy way to refresh the cockpit and add a personal touch to any bike.
Tenet Icon Grip Set Fresh grips are one of the best bang-for-buck, easy upgrades you can make. The Icon grips offer excellent cushioning and control with a pattern that provides traction without being overly aggressive. Available in multiple colors, they're an easy way to refresh the cockpit and add a personal touch to any bike.

	SCC Tech Drivetrain Kit Keep that drivetrain running smooth all season long. This comprehensive cleaning kit includes everything needed to deep-clean chains, cassettes, and derailleurs, extending component life and improving shifting performance. It's the gift that keeps giving with every quiet, smooth pedal stroke.
SCC Tech Drivetrain Kit Keep that drivetrain running smooth all season long. This comprehensive cleaning kit includes everything needed to deep-clean chains, cassettes, and derailleurs, extending component life and improving shifting performance. It's the gift that keeps giving with every quiet, smooth pedal stroke.

	Absolute Black Top Cap This isn't your ordinary top cap. Absolute Black's precision-machined top cap features tool-free installation and adjustment, making preload adjustments quick and easy. Available in multiple anodized colors, it adds a touch of style to the cockpit while serving a functional purpose.
Absolute Black Top Cap This isn't your ordinary top cap. Absolute Black's precision-machined top cap features tool-free installation and adjustment, making preload adjustments quick and easy. Available in multiple anodized colors, it adds a touch of style to the cockpit while serving a functional purpose.

	Seal-It Tire Repair Kit Every rider needs a reliable way to fix punctures on the trail. This compact tire repair kit includes everything needed to plug holes and get rolling again, fitting easily in a pack or pocket. It's cheap insurance that'll save a ride when disaster strikes miles from anywhere.
Seal-It Tire Repair Kit Every rider needs a reliable way to fix punctures on the trail. This compact tire repair kit includes everything needed to plug holes and get rolling again, fitting easily in a pack or pocket. It's cheap insurance that'll save a ride when disaster strikes miles from anywhere.

Stocking-Sized MTB Gifts

	Sweet Sock Guy Socks Never underestimate the power of fresh socks! These high-quality cycling socks feature fun designs, excellent moisture management, and durability that lasts season after season. They're the perfect stocking stuffer that every rider actually needs and will use on every ride.
Sweet Sock Guy Socks Never underestimate the power of fresh socks! These high-quality cycling socks feature fun designs, excellent moisture management, and durability that lasts season after season. They're the perfect stocking stuffer that every rider actually needs and will use on every ride.

	HandUp Gloves Protect those hands with style! HandUp gloves blend function and personality with vibrant patterns and proven durability. They offer excellent grip, breathability, and protection without the bulk, making them perfect for trail riding in any season.
HandUp Gloves Protect those hands with style! HandUp gloves blend function and personality with vibrant patterns and proven durability. They offer excellent grip, breathability, and protection without the bulk, making them perfect for trail riding in any season.

	TMB Merch Rep your favorite Sedona bike shop with Thunder Mountain Bikes branded gear! From tees and hats to stickers and accessories, our merch lets riders show their love for the trails and the shop that keeps them rolling. Every piece is a reminder of epic desert rides and the community that makes it all possible.
TMB Merch Rep your favorite Sedona bike shop with Thunder Mountain Bikes branded gear! From tees and hats to stickers and accessories, our merch lets riders show their love for the trails and the shop that keeps them rolling. Every piece is a reminder of epic desert rides and the community that makes it all possible.

Still Not Sure?

If you're still debating what to get, or your cyclist giftee is a bit particular about their setup, you can never go wrong with a Thunder Mountain Bikes Gift Card! They can choose exactly what they need to keep shredding Sedona's legendary trails.

No matter what you choose from this guide, we know they'll be stoked to unwrap a thoughtful mountain bike gift this year.

Cheers and happy trails through the holidays!