The best Christmas gift for every bike rider on your list

I mostly measure the success of a gift given by asking “would they buy this for themselves” and if the answer is no, we’ve got a winner.

By this logic, if I were on the receiving end of my own gift-giving strategy I might be expecting a dental health plan, a haircut and/or a dog. I don’t give animals as gifts, for a number of reasons, but I do think the gift of bike repair is a fantastic choice.

don’t worry about size, compatibility, gearing, - the dialed gift card means we do the hard work figuring out all the details.

if there’s one thing cyclists of any creed will always need, rarely treat themselves to and absolutely deserve — it’s the gift of bike maintenance. even the most dedicated riders I know come into the shop looking for a quick brake bleed and find it has, in fact, been well over 200 hours since they last serviced their very expensive* rear shock and they are, in fact, in need of much more than a mineral oil bucket bleed. with pivot overhauls costing $200-$350 in labour alone, helping your people out with these important jobs can go a long way to keeping them riding, and retaining long-term resale value of their bike.

some jobs are big - others are just important. helping someone pay for a pivot overhaul can give their old bike a new bike feel.

We all love biking but there’s no denying this is a pricey sport, with quality bikes ranging from $5,000-$12,000 in 2022. given the skyscraper-high cost of bikes, maybe the era of unwrapping a new rig on christ’s special day is a thing of the past? But unwrapping a dialed bike service gift card is the kind of thing that keeps on giving.

You cannot go wrong with padding your loved one’s bike repair budget for the year, and what’s great about purchasing gift cards from dialed is: they never expire, the balance can also be used toward bike maintenance courses or parts, and we will keep the info on file so if it’s ever lost, we can replace the card free of charge. it’s a zero-risk situation.

And even if the person on your gift list is the kind of rider who built their dream workshop in the garage, built their dream bike in that workshop and has managed to keep that dream build running smooth all year — they will still need parts, tools and supplies going forward.

One thing every rider wants is nicer wheels. dialed carries all the top brands, including Industry Nine, We Are One and more — and we custom build, guarantee quality and offer follow-up maintenance and advice. a gift card toward a wheelset can be a game-changer for the rider in your life who wants to take their bike to the next level.

Maybe the folks on your gift list are looking to up their bike maintenance know-how? Whether they’re a seasoned pro rider or brand new to the sport and have never changed a flat tire, Dialed offers one-on-one bike mechanic coaching, as well as group classes. we pride ourselves on inclusivity, safe spaces and never making anyone feel stupid. bikes are about freedom and empowerment. seriously, you can give the gift of empowerment with a little help from your friendly neighbourhood bike mechanics.

dialed bike maintenance courses range from in-depth suspension and brakes, to first-time flat changes. there’s a course here for everyone in this sport and we guarantee small class sizes, a safe environment and kind instruction.

Whether its road bikes, mountain bikes, dirt jumpers, or gravel riding — the thing about being a bike owner is that it comes with the responsibility for caring for your bike throughout its lifetime, and most people don’t have the time, tools or know-how to keep up with constant bike maintenance. this is what we do. we are the best in town at being meticulous and caring for your bike like it was our own.

help us spread the love all year long by gifting a dialed bike service gift card. we have all the major suppliers in stock, including sram, shimano, dt swiss, stan’s no tubes, maxxis, fox, raceface and more,

we’re here all day Thursday dec 22 and offering free delivery Friday dec 23 to anyone who wants to pay via email transfer and have us drop a gift card, envelope and free stickers off at your front door.

the truth is, winter is a tough time for bike shops and we could use the help ourselves to get through the snow season, so if you’re thinking of supporting dialed bike service through this season, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. CAll or email us before Friday at noon to get your dbs gift card delivered free of charge.

We’re also offering free bike pick-ups in east Vancouver and north Vancouver right now - because we know the snow is keeping a lot of us off the roads. book with us now and ask about free bike pick-up this holiday season.