Bargain Hunter festive special | Save big with these Christmas deals on kit I'll be buying myself

Updated: 18 December 2024

Three riders in snowy mountains, with MCN's Bargain Hunter logo

Christmas is upon us, and with it comes the season for rushing out to buy last minute gifts for the special bikers in your life. But there’s no need to drop your cocoa, grab your lid and brave the delights of the local shopping centre, as this week I’ve found a bundle of online bargains just perfect as stocking fillers – and one particularly big stocking, just for your bike.

Best deals at a glance:

Podtec Bikepod Protective Storage System

Stocking thrillers

Save 24%

Price: £215 (was £282)

www.demon-tweeks.com

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If you’ve got a classic, a track bike or just like to store your pride and joy over winter while you blat around on a hack, then the Podtec Bikepod could be an ideal place for it to hibernate. It’s essentially a two-part cocoon with an integrated fan that breathes in fresh air to keep moisture, mould and as a result, corrosion, at bay. The low current draw means you can leave it running 24/7, and it’s available in two sizes.

Bike It Checkered Braces

Two tone suspenders

Save 30%

Price: £9.83 (was £14.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Ideal for anyone who needs additional waistband security when gearing up for that first post-Xmas ride, these heavy-duty reinforced braces have sturdy metal clips to ensure that everything stays where it should when you’re full of pud.

Oxford Toolkit Pro

Get tooled up

Save 30%

Price: £26.89 (was £39.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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We all know someone who scrabbles about in their topbox to find loose sockets and spanners, so why not make their life easier with this compact tool kit. It’s comprehensively equipped for basic maintenance and running repairs.

MotoGP Winter Boot Socks

Toasty trotters

Save 30%

Price: £9.98 (was £14.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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New socks are a bit of a Christmas cliché, but let’s face it, we’d all be disappointed if we didn’t get a pair or two. With a fitted ankle and padding where it’s needed, these ‘one size fits most’ official MotoGP socks should keep you cosy and comfortable.

Gear Gremlin Tyre Repair Kit

Don’t be deflated

Save 15%

Price: £24.99 (was £39.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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One of the best gifts you can give is that of self-help, and if this tyre repair kit gets someone out of trouble, they’ll be eternally grateful. It comes in a storage pouch and includes all the tools required to plug a hole in a tubeless hoop.

Clothing and Helmet Shelf

Stow your stuff

Save 40%

Price: £11.99 (was £19.99)

www.mandp.co.uk

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A simple solution for those who need a little more order in their lives, this simple kit organiser can store a helmet and gloves, with hanging space beneath for a jacket and jeans or one-piece suit. The mesh design means your lid stays ventilated.

AirDry De-humidifier Twin Pack

Moisture management

Save 13%

Price: £19.90 (was £23)

www.nippynormans.com

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They may look like a festive decoration, but these reuseable de-humidifiers are the perfect gift to hang on your bike when it’s parked up. Each one can absorb up to a kilo of water and is easily reactivated by drying out on a radiator.

Oxford XD5 Disc Lock

Pocket sized security

Save 30%

Price: £17.99 (was £26.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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This diminutive disc lock is a tough nut to crack, thanks to a tough alloy construction and 5mm hardened locking pin. It’ll fit all bikes but is particularly useful on scooters where access to brake discs is limited. Includes a reminder cable.

Last week’s bargains

With yuletide festivities just around the corner we’ve been delving into deals on gifts that you might just like to snap up for yourself, or at least put on your wish list to save your nearest and dearest a few quid.

Best deals at a glance:

Schuberth C5

Christmas is coming

Save 30%

Price: £409.99 (was £589.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Top bargain is this high spec modular touring lid from German helmet specialists Schuberth. The C5 has been wind-tunnel developed to be as quiet as possible, resulting in a slippery shell shape and close fitting neckroll to reduce wind roar frequencies as much as possible. Construction is glass fibre with carbon reinforcements to add strength and keep weight down, and as it’s an ECE 22.06 certified flip front with P/J (Protective/Jet) approval, it can be worn either open or closed. Creature comforts include pre-installed speakers, wiring and antennas for the firm’s SC2 Bluetooth mesh intercom, which is currently 22% off at £256.41.

RST S1 CE One Piece Leather Suit

Race ready onesie

Save 30%

Price: £314.99 (was £449.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Available with either blue, red or orange trim, this CE AAA certified race suit has perforated panels to help keep you cool on track. A fixed mesh lining provides comfort, along with Neoprene collar and cuffs.

Oxford Continental MS Boots

Put your foot in it

Save 35%

Price: £99.99 (was £159.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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From adventure touring to everyday commuting, these tough leather boots will give your kit a firm foundation. Waterproof and breathable, they also have a chunky rubber sole and boast twin zips for easy ingress.

Scorpion Exo-1400 Evo Carbon Air

Carbon Fabulousness

Save 31%

Price: £239.99 (was £349.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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This lightweight ECE 22.06 lid pairs touring practicality with a sleek sporty appearance. Inflatable cheekpads give it custom comfort straight out of the box, plus it has an integrated sunshade and D-ring fastener.

Folding Inspection Trolley

They see me rollin’

Save 33%

Price: £29.95 (was £44.95)

www.mandp.co.uk

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Roll around your garage floor with ease on this six wheeled inspection trolley. It has a fully padded oil resistant cover to take the strain out of ground level jobs, and can convert into a seat to give your back a break.

Sidi Adventure 2 CE Gore-Tex Boots

Gore-tex Globetrotters

Save 31%

Price: £249.99 (was £359.99)

www.infinitymotorcycles.com

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Explore the world both on and off road in these high spec microfibre touring boots. CE certified to the higher level 2 across the board, they have extensive external armour and secure enduro inspired buckles.

Weise Diablo Leather Jacket

Be a devil

Save 25%

Price: £199.99 (was £269.99)

www.fowlers.co.uk

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This aggressively styled full cowhide leather jacket is adorned with sporty details such as external armour and a race hump. Stretchy panels give it flexibility, and comfort includes a fabric lining and Neoprene cuffs.

Bull-it Covert Evo Straight Covec Jeans

Rodeo ready

Save 45%

Price: £99.99 (was £189.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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CE AAA certified denim jeans for under £100 is a terrific deal at any time of year. Brit firm Bull-It’s Covert Evo also feature level 2 armour for hip and knee, plus a close fitting straight cut so that you look cool too.

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