Vratislav Holub We are only weeks away from Christmas. You can practically say that you have almost the last opportunity to buy gifts for your loved ones. But if you don't like to choose and you have an apple lover in your neighborhood who is also an occasional or passionate cyclist, then we have 10 great tips for you. In this article, we will therefore focus on the best Christmas smart gifts for apple-loving cyclists. For a better overview, they are sorted into categories by price.
Up to 500 CZK
AlzaGuard tempered glass
Despite the utmost care, there is a risk of the device falling and damaging it. This is especially true in the case of mobile phones. In recent years, they have seen a fairly fundamental shift forward, especially in the area of display, performance and cameras. It is therefore not surprising that the display is one of the most expensive components of Apple phones today. Its repair in the event of damage can cost several thousand crowns. Fortunately, there is a relatively simple and affordable prevention - quality tempered glass.
Tempered glass increases the resistance of the display and ensures the absorption of possible damage in the event of a fall. Literally every cyclist can encounter such a situation. For example, it is enough to attach the iPhone to the holder incorrectly, and the problem is suddenly there. The price/performance ratio is clearly dominated by tempered glass of the AlzaGuard brand, which can be found at very fair prices. Just select the iPhone model for which you need the glass and you're done.
You can buy AlzaGuard tempered glass for iPhone here
Quality cover
The protective cover goes hand in hand with the tempered glass. The latter performs practically the same function and ensures that the iPhone is prevented from possible damage. On the contrary, it does not protect the display, but rather the back and overall body of the device itself, including from scratches. After all, this is why it is an indispensable accessory for all cyclists. Of course, there are a number of different protective covers on the market, which can differ from each other not only in appearance, but also in durability or, for example, support for MagSafe. AlzaGuard covers and covers are available for a reasonable price, starting at 49 CZK.
You can buy AlzaGuard protective cover for iPhone here
Waterproof case and holder
Waterproof case and holder in one from Swissten. It is the perfect accessory for any cyclist who wants to keep their phone safe while riding, and at the same time have a complete overview of incoming notifications, time and other things. This is exactly what the case handles with ease. Just attach it to your bike frame, insert your iPhone and you're done. This product is designed for phones with a screen size of 5,4″ to 6,7″. It can easily handle any current iPhone, or even competing smartphones. Of course, the most important thing is that it is also fully waterproof and thus protects the device, for example, from rain. The inside pocket is also a great plus.
You can buy the Swissten waterproof case here
Swissten waterproof case
Up to 1000 CZK
SP Connect mechanical holder
The SP Connect Bike Bundle II Universal Interface mechanical mount is very popular among cyclists, and is characterized by a particularly strong grip. All you have to do is attach the holder itself to the handlebars and then mechanically snap the iPhone into it. But the phone must be adapted for this. The package therefore includes a self-adhesive holder that just needs to be stuck on the current cover. A significantly more popular alternative is to use specific cover from the same brand. This is because these covers are directly adapted to be mechanically clicked to the holder itself, thanks to which they offer an even stronger fastening.
You can buy the SP Connect Bike Bundle II Universal Interface here
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Smart locator Apple AirTag
Although people have invested a lot of money in bicycles in recent years, they often forget about their security. This problem can be solved by the Apple AirTag location pendant, which is connected to the Find network and thus informs its owner of the last available location. But the question is how to actually hide the AirTag on the bike. There are several practical ways to incorporate it into, for example, the frame, bottle space, mantle and many others. But it is definitely worth paying attention to the safety of the bike.
You can buy an Apple AirTag here
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Up to 5000 CZK
Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S
A breakdown is every cyclist's nightmare on a longer trip. That is why it is important to have in your equipment a set of gluing to the inner tubes and also a pump for subsequent inflation. That's why we have a great tip for you - the tiny Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S, with which you can check the tire pressure and inflate them immediately. Of course, this product is also suitable for cyclists and bicycles. It even offers 5 pre-made modes with preset pressure values, as well as bicycle mode, motorcycle mode, car mode and ball mode. There are also pressure sensors and over-inflation protection.
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However, the biggest advantage lies in its small size. This compressor from Xiaomi has dimensions of 12,4 x 7,1 x 4,53 centimeters. You can also playfully hide it in your pocket. It is smaller on its longest side than even the iPhone 13 mini.
You can buy the Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S here
Outdoor camera Niceboy VEGA X PRO
Working with video can be great fun. So why not combine one with the other and create interesting cycling montages? That's exactly why the action outdoor camera Niceboy VEGA X PRO is a great gift, which can record images in up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, or in Full HD (1080p) at 120 frames per second. Of course, when shooting in motion, stabilization is extremely important. Even that was not forgotten in this case, as the product has six-axis stabilization of the new generation X-STEADY.
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All this is perfectly complemented by a fully waterproof body (up to a depth of 12 meters), an all-glass 7G lens with an anti-reflective coating, control via Wi-Fi, a stereo microphone, a touch-sensitive rear 2″ display and a front color 1,4″ selfie display. Of course, up to eight times slow-motion, or conversely 4K time-lapse, is also included. It is therefore a perfect model in terms of price/performance ratio.
You can buy Niceboy VEGA X PRO here
Fitbit Charge 5
Athletes in general can be very pleased with a really high-quality and capable fitness bracelet. A great candidate is the Fitbit Charge 5, which easily copes with monitoring physical activities, including cycling, measuring health functions and monitoring sleep. This product helps to develop the health of its user, when it even has sensors for measuring EKG or blood oxygen saturation. Of course, there is also a built-in GPS for even better exercise analysis, which is especially useful when cycling, a function for self-reflection or support for wireless payment fitbit pay.
You can buy the Fitbit Charge 5 here
Above 5000 CZK
Electric scooter LAMAX E-Scooter S7500 Plus
From time to time, for example for moving around the city, it is not a bad idea to replace the bike with an electric scooter. A suitable partner can be, for example, the LAMAX E-Scooter S7500 Plus. This model can drive at a speed of up to 25 km/h thanks to a powerful 350W electric motor. A range of up to 25 kilometers is also important. The tubeless 8,5″ tires are also important for safe driving, with which there is no risk of giving the user a puncture, for example, as well as the disc brake. An LCD display, security systems, lighting, reflective elements or the possibility of quick folding are also a matter of course.
You can buy the LAMAX E-Scooter S7500 Plus here
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Apple Watch Series 8
Undoubtedly, the best smart gift for an apple-loving cyclist is the Apple Watch. These are similar in their capabilities to the aforementioned Fitbit Charge 5 fitness bracelet, but take it a few levels further. It can also handle detailed monitoring of physical activities, health data (heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen saturation, ambient noise, body temperature), sleep and many others. At the same time, this model has fall detection, fall-off-the-bike detection and car accident detection, thus protecting the health of its user. The whole thing perfectly closes the connection with the apple ecosystem. Therefore, the Apple Watch functions as an extended hand of the iPhone, when it can inform about every incoming notification, message or call. Of course, they also allow you to quickly respond to these notifications and have no problem making phone calls either.
You can buy the Apple Watch Series 8 here
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