Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide has something for everyone.
We enjoy the holiday season and this is our way to showcase the sponsors who support us. If you are shopping for the holidays, please shop local with a bicycle-friendly business. Ride Safe and Happy Holidays!
Participating Sponsors
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#1 - Sully's Irish Pub Apparel
Price: $20-23
These Sully's shirts can be customized for your size, design and color! They make great gifts! Sully's is bike-friendly every day of the year and offers specials for biker groups of 5 of more every day! We also have many bike events and rides throughout the year. We are just off the Walnut Creek trail and have a bike fix-it station on our patio and bike racks for your convenience.
#2 - Daily Food Specials at Sully's
Price: Prices vary depending on the special (buy online? no)
Monday is 1/2 price appetizers, Tuesday is $6 Burger Basket, Wed is 1/2 price Wings (seriously, the best wings in town) and Thursday is $10 steak night.
Sully's is open for lunch daily at 11am and offers food specials Monday through Thursday! Our Wednesday special is particularly tailored to bikers, as we know they love their beer cans! It's 1/2 price wings and $2 cans every Wednesday! Also try our Irish Nachos and Cheese Curds that are sourced locally from Picket Fence Creamery - they are amazing!
Buy Online? no, but you can call in an order-to-go
#1 - SENA Smart Helmet
Price: $199.99 - $299.99
Where sophistication and technology meet. Bluetooth 4.1 allows riders to listen to music, GPS navigation, answer phone calls, and even receive data from fitness apps through the built in HD quality speakers. The SENA helmet is equipped with built-in FM radio and a fully integrated Bluetooth communication system, allowing intercom conversations with up to three other riders over a half mile distance. Sena’s patented Advanced Noise Control™ technology filters out the wind and white noise for pristine incoming and outgoing audio. Available in 2 models, the R1 Road Helmet ($229.99) and the X1 Multi-Purpose Helmet ($199.99) and in sizes Medium or Large.
YouTube VideoBuy Online? no - pick up in store
#2 - Winter Tune-Up Special – Gift Card
Price: $49.99 - $99.99
Give the gift of a finely tuned bike. (Good Now Through Feb 28th 2019) Let the professionals at Barr Bike get your bike ready ahead of the rush and save some cash at the same time.
Standard Tune-Up, Reg. $69.99, Now $49.99
Deluxe Tune-Up with Drivetrain Clean, Reg. $129.99, Now $99.99.
Buy Online? no - in store only
#3 - 2019 Blackburn DAYBLAZER Taillight
Price: $49.99
Super bright with 125 lumens, this light allows you to be seen day and night! Take the lane with the confidence you're using the strongest taillight Blackburn has ever made. Featuring 3 focused LEDs, 270 degrees of visibility, and the 125-lumen BLITZ daytime running mode, the DAYBLAZER has all of your ride needs covered. Also, because of the narrow profile of the light and our unique mounting bracket, the DAYBLAZER 125 tail light can be mounted to just about anything you can think of from round or aero seat posts, to seat stays, to a rear rack, or your back pack.
Buy Online? no - pick up in store
#4 - Awesome Smart Trainers
Price: $499.99 - $599.99
Make riding indoors fun with smart trainers from BKOOL and CycleOps. These trainers can be used with programs such as Zwift, Trainer Road, Rouvy and the BKOOL Simulator, which will not only keep you entertained, but will enhance the quality of your workout. Check out Barr Bikes new trainer display and
YouTube Video
BKOOL Pro 1 - $599.99, now on Sale for $499.99
CycleOps M2 - $599.99
Buy Online? no - test out and pick up in store
#1 - LightSaver Portable Solar Charger
Price: $99.99 - save 10% using promo code: BIKEIOWA (Valid from today until 1/1/19 (12:00AM)
The LightSaver Portable Solar Charger includes a 3200mAh integrated battery and is perfect for charging cell phones, GPS units, cycling computers and other electronics. With cutting edge technology, a sleek design and industry leading durability, the LightSaver keeps you connected on your ride.
Review: I love the LightSaver because it's so light, portable and you can take it anywhere without adding too much bulk to your pack.
Buy Online?Yes
#2 - LightSaver Max Portable Solar Charge
Price: $339.99 - save 10% using promo code: BIKEIOWA (Valid from today until 1/1/19 (12:00AM)
The LightSaver Max Portable Solar Charger includes a 18,000mAh integrated battery and is perfect for charging your group's cell phones, GPS units, cycling computers and other electronics. With cutting edge technology, a sleek design and industry leading durability, the LightSaver Max keeps you connected on your ride.
Review: I love the LightSaver Max because its integrated battery solar charges quickly and I can power my phone almost 5-6 times on a single charge!
Buy Online?Yes
sponsoring BIKEIOWA since December 2013 - find out more about
Schuling Hitch
#1 - Thule DoubleTrack Pro2
Price: 20% discount off of ALL bike racks in the month of December
This is a lightweight platform style bicycle rack that holds road bikes, mountain bikes, and fat tire bikes. It includes integrated locks.
Buy Online?no - in store only
#2 - Thule Helium Aero 2 & 3
Price: 20% discount off of ALL bike racks in the month of December
This ultra lightweight bike rack is made of aluminum and is considered "tool free" with a tension knob that locks the rack into your trailer hitch.
Buy Online?no - in store only
#3 - Kuat Sherpa 2.0
Price: 20% discount off of ALL bike racks in the month of December
This aluminum platform-style rack includes semi-integrated locks and a beautiful gloss metallic powdercoat in pearl, gray, or black.
Buy Online?no - in store only
sponsoring BIKEIOWA since April 2017 - find out more about
Captain Roy's
Capt' Roy's Apparel and Gift Certificates
Price: $20-$100
Capt' Roy's is offering their Vintage Birdland Marine t-shirt for $20 and the "Bikes, Boats, Bands and Beer" Crewneck for $35. Maybe a Flatbill Flexfit cap for $25 or get a GREAT DEAL on Gift certificates: $30 for $25. $60 for $50. $120 for $100 and so on.
Buy Online? No
sponsoring BIKEIOWA since March 2008 - find out more about
Kyle's Bikes
#1 - Kyle's Bikes 2018–19 Winter Bike Maintenance Specials
Price: $100 - $325
New Bike Feel Package: Regularly $500, now $325. Annual Service and Cleaning Package, Regularly $140, now $100. November 2018 through February 4th, 2019 we are offering discounts on our two annual service packages. The regular Annual Service and Cleaning Package is perfect for the recreational cyclist. It includes disassembly and deep cleaning of the drivetrain, all lubing and adjusting, and all labor (parts extra). The New Bike Feel Package includes all of the above. It also includes disassembly and deep cleaning of the entire bike, new cables, new brake pads, new tires and tubes, and more.
Buy Online? No
#2 - Specialized Insulator Mitts
Price: $92.95 while supply lasts SOLD OUT !!!
When it turns cold in Iowa, you need serious warmth. Specialized Insulator Mitts provide just that. Attach these pogies on your flat bar bike and stay toasty warm. Regularly $124.99.
Buy Online? Yes
#3 - All Garmin fēnix 5 and fēnix 5 Plus Models
Price: $150 off regular price through 12/1/2018; $100 off regular price 12/2/2018–1/5/2019
The Garmin fēnix 5 is a full-featured multisport watch perfect for triathlon, outdoor adventure, and activity tracking. It it sized just right for wearing all day and comes in a variety of colors, band styles, and additional feature. $150 off regular price through 12/1/2018.
Buy Online? Yes
#4 - Kyle's Bikes Water Bottles
Price: $4.99–$14.99
We have both regular and insulated water bottles with our logo and green triangle design. They make great stocking stuffers! November 2018 is the start of a series with a new design every month. If you purchase all 12 of our limited edition water bottles, you'll get a free Kyle's Bikes Specialized jersey!
Buy Online? Yes
#5 - Serfas (TCPG) Thermo Composite Floor Pump w/ Gauge
Price: Regularly $35.00, now $29.99
The Serfas TCPG is sturdy and easy to read. It automatically accepts both Schrader and Presta valves, and includes ball and accessory inflators.
Buy Online? Yes
#1 - Grateful Dead Dark Star Helix Kit
Price: $340
The Grateful Dead Dark Star Men’s Cycling Jersey and Shorts are a nebulous sonic explosion of color featuring iconic symbols from Steal Your Face. The fully sublimated Helix Cycling Kit from Primal features SLR Silver Ion performance fabrics to keep you cool and dry on the longest rides.
Buy Online? Yes
#2 - University of Iowa Hawkeye Men’s Cycling Jersey
Price: $80
Show your Iowa Hawkeyes spirit with this relaxed fit jersey with lightweight speedpro fabric.
Buy Online? Yes
#1 - Just Bike It, Cedar Falls, IA T-shirt
Price: $19.95 - $21.95
Comfort Colors 100% cotton, grey or teal, Ladies Medium – 2X large, Mens Medium – 2X large
Buy Online? No
#2 - Bike Themed Merchandise
Price: $2.95 - $12.95
Bike lights, bottle openers/keychains, mugs to jewelry we have bike themed stocking stuffers to meet your needs!
Buy Online? No
sponsoring BIKEIOWA since May 2001 - find out more about
Bike World
#1 - Park Tool Pizza Cutter
Price: $19.99
William Morris said "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful". What could fit that description better than a bicycle? Reminiscent of classic highwheelers, this pizza cutter has a blade sharp enough to slice through the most challenging crusts and comes with a box and display stand so it can be exhibited for all to see.
Buy Online? Yes
#2 - Swiftwick Socks
Price: $19.99
Warmth is important. Equally so is style. Swiftwick socks cover both categories. Crafted from merino wool to keep your feet warm as the temperatures drop, and available in a variety of colors, these limited release Swiftwick Fair Isle design socks are the perfect stocking stuffer.
Buy Online? Yes
#3 - Spurcycle Bell
Price: $49.99- $59.99
Looking for a gift for the road rider in your life? Made in America and engineered to ring 3xs longer than your average bell, the Spurcycle Bell comes in both a pure raw metal finish and a black diamond carbon color. Worried that you won't get the right size? Spurcycle has you covered as it's highly adaptable mounting system that is designed to fit any handlebar. Sleek and stylish, give the gift of never having to yell "ON YOUR LEFT" again.
Buy Online? Yes
#4 - Twin Forks Bike Tee Shirts
Price: $29.99 - $37.99
We don't just like to look good, we like to do good as well. At any of our 3 Bike World locations you can find these exceptionally soft, vintage design t-shirts from the Des Moines based company TwinForks. The shirts are available in both Mens and Womens sizes, and a portion of all t-shirt sales goes toward preserving our parks and trails.
Buy Online? Yes
Livin' the dream since 2001
#1 - Pogie Lites
Price: $75
Created from necessity, we've ridden thousands of miles in brash weather and have come up with a perfect lite-weight and simple solution to warm and dry hands. Once your hands get cold, the rest of your body follows. Keep your hands warm, and you'll be able to endure any weather Mother Nature throws at you. A 4-season super-lite-weight, water-resistant, wind-proof pogie that keeps the wind, rain and muck off you hands. Works on straight, drop and flared, and Jones bars. Slips over virtually any controls. Easily shift, brake and steer over the top of the Pogie Lites.
Buy Online? Yes
#2 - Geometric Women's Gemini Tank
Price: $65
Everyone loves the Primal Gemini Tank tops. BIKEIOWA strives to offer unique designs and we give you this colorful and bold pink, black and white geometric design that that you can wear anywhere.
View our other ladies gearBuy Online? Yes
#3 - 'Merica Cycling Cap
Price: $20
Pay homage to "Old Glory" with this 'MERICA cycling cap that is made up of Stars and Stripes! This design will be sure to catch attention and maybe a salute here and there!
View our other capsBuy Online? Yes
#4 - BIKESEXUAL Jersey
Price: $65
This jersey is a sure fire way to start a conversation anywhere! Cycling enthusiasts are wearing this design all over the World. No Joke! We love what this stands for! It is Punchy and certainly makes a statement. We'll all ride just about anything won't we? See... We knew you were BIKESEXUAL!!
View our other jerseysBuy Online? Yes
sponsoring BIKEIOWA since January 2006 - find out more about
Bike Tech
#1 - Pom Beanie 2019
Price: $24.99
Keep those ears warm in style! Now you can look just as good in the winter as you do in the summer with the new Bike Tech Pom Beanie. Hitting stores approx. one week before Christmas.
Buy Online? Yes
sponsoring BIKEIOWA since May 2001 - find out more about
Bike Country
#1 - Bike Country
Price: $20% off
NOW is a great time to layaway a bike or all the accessories you want! Bike Country is offering 20% off clothing and accessories through December. Bike Country is open Dec. 24th 9-12 for layaway pick up.
Buy Online? no - in store only
