Secret Santa Gifts for Cyclists up to €20
In short: A good Secret Santa gift for cyclists up to €20 is small, useful and suits any bike: a patch kit, reflective bands, chain oil, a saddle cover, a bike bell with character or a felt wheel strap for €10. If you like a laugh, put together a "puncture emergency kit". With us: Order by 14 December = delivery before Christmas.
What is a good Secret Santa gift for cyclists?
With Secret Santa, you often only know the recipient in passing. You might know that they cycle to the office, but not which bike they ride. That's why gifts that work regardless of tyre size, frame and valve work best. Rule of thumb: anything that has to be bolted onto the bike is risky. Anything you can put in a bag is safe.
Secret Santa gifts for cyclists up to €20
| Budget | Idea | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| up to €5 | Patch kit in a small tin | Fits every inner tube, belongs in every bag. |
| up to €5 | Reflective Velcro trouser bands | Trouser leg stays clean, rider gets seen. |
| up to €5 | Valve caps shaped like dice or animals | A bit of fun if you know the valve type. |
| €5–10 | Waterproof saddle cover | For anyone whose bike is parked outside. |
| €5–10 | Chain oil in a small bottle | Needed all the time in winter. |
| €5–10 | Tyre lever set with mini tool | Light, fits in any saddle bag. |
| €10–20 | Fred felt wheel strap or Barni, €10 | Keeps the front wheel straight on the wall, protects wall and rim. |
| €10–20 | Bike bell with a clear ring | Replaces the old, rattling bell. |
| €10–20 | Small clip-on USB rear light | As a second light for backpack or helmet. |
| €10–20 | Cycling map or route guide for the region | For the next weekend ride. |
How to tell what suits your colleague
A quick look at the bike rack outside the office reveals a lot. Is there a light on the handlebars or is it missing? Does the bike have a bell? Is the lock lying loose in the basket? That often points you to the right gift already. If someone rides in all weathers, they'll appreciate a saddle cover and reflective bands. If someone arrives on a road bike, chain oil and tyre levers are the safer choice. And anyone who comes by e-bike will be pleased with a cover for display and saddle.
Important for Secret Santa: personal items such as helmets, saddles or cycling shorts are not suitable, because size and taste are too individual.
Funny Secret Santa gifts that are useful too
At the office Secret Santa, something to raise a smile is welcome. So that the gift doesn't end up in a drawer, combine humour and usefulness:
- Puncture emergency kit: patch kit, two tyre levers, wet wipes for oily fingers and a chocolate bar "for the wait".
- Rain rescue pack: shower cap as a saddle cover, disposable rain poncho, tissues.
- "Finally, light again": a small rear light with a card: "So we don't overlook you".
Secret Santa gifts from Bicycledudes: Fred and Barni
At from €65, our wall mounts themselves are well above the Secret Santa budget. But for colleagues whose bike already hangs on the wall, our felt wheel strap is a good fit: Fred or Barni cost €10 each. They hold the front wheel in place so it doesn't turn to the side and knock against the wall. That's especially handy with wide handlebars, for example on a mountain bike. You can see what makes our bike wall mount special on our homepage.
To be honest: if the recipient keeps their bike in the basement or a bike rack, the strap won't do much. Then a patch kit or light is the better choice. If you're taking Secret Santa as an opportunity for a bigger gift, you'll find our mounts in the overview of all wall mounts. More on how the strap works: Securing the front wheel on the wall.
Checklist: does a wall mount suit the recipient's bike?
In case you're considering a bigger gift after all: if the bike has a top tube and weighs under about 20 kg, a wooden mount will fit. More on this in the guide Hanging your bike up in your flat.
When to order by?
We also ship Fred and Barni with DHL, with free shipping within Germany. Order by 14 December = delivery before Christmas. For Christmas parties in early December, better order earlier. More small ideas are collected in the articles Advent calendars for cyclists and Gifts for cyclists.
Frequently asked questions
What do you give cyclists for Secret Santa?
Small things that suit any bike: a patch kit, reflective bands, chain oil, a saddle cover or a USB rear light.
What is a funny Secret Santa gift for cyclists?
A home-made puncture emergency kit or a rain rescue pack with a shower cap as a saddle cover. Funny, but still useful.
How much does a good Secret Santa gift for cyclists cost?
For €5–20 you can already get useful things. The Fred or Barni felt wheel strap costs €10.
What should I give for Secret Santa if I don't know the bike?
Anything that doesn't have to be bolted onto the bike: a patch kit, reflective bands, chain oil, a microfibre cloth or a pack of energy bars. These things suit any frame, tyre and valve.