Gift Guide 2013: Bicycle

Western Bike Works

Safety, style and affordability, all rolled into one. Borrowing features from higher-end models, Bell's Piston helmet features 15 massive air vents to prevent your engine from overheating. Easy-to-adjust Ergo Dial Retention provides a nearly custom fit. The detachable visor keeps sun and rain at bay. White/Silver or Matte Black/Titanium.

westernbikeworks.com • 1015 NW 17th Ave. • 342-9985

River City Bicycles

Garmin's Edge units have been immensely popular with customers and our staff for years. The Touring model is new for the holiday season. It combines the previous great features with a new bike-specific map system and extended battery life. Great for a long adventure or riding around town.

rivercitybicycles.com • 706 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; outlet at 534 SE Belmont St. • 233-5973; 446-2205

Chrome Industries

The Barrage Cargo—our waterproof, rolltop backpack. Seam-welded with a waterproof inner bucket liner, the Barrage gets your stuff from A to B protected and dry. The Cordura outer shell, with external cargo net, can expand depending on your cargo needs. Made in America, guaranteed for life.

chromeindustries.com • 425 SW 10th Ave. • 719-4693

Black Star Bags

This bag is just a taste of the waterproof awesomeness you can customize and utilize for the rainy winter months ahead. Stop by Black Star Bags or visit the website to choose your bag colors and/or graphics for this holiday season. Handmade locally.

blackstarbags.com • 2033 SE Hawthorne Blvd. • 284-4752

West End Bikes

The R2 Arkiv field pack allows for the secure and simple attachment of weatherproof accessories to the exterior of the bag. The patented Arkiv® modular system gives the bag freedom to evolve and adapt as needed. The R2 series is equipped with two Arkiv rails for a multitude of carry options in a minimalist design. Accessories range from simple cellphone pouches and tool pockets to larger organizers and laptop sleeves. Accessories sold separately.

westendbikespdx.com • 1111 SW Stark St. • 208-2933

Southwest Bicycle

The City Glide is a light-duty urban bike that balances form and function and fits easily into your busy life. Both comfortable and fun to ride, this multipurpose bike has a stylish flair that will help you stand out from the crowd as you glide through city streets. The two-speed automatic hub shifts by itself without derailleurs, wires or shifters. It has all the simplicity of a single speed with a hill-climbing gear.

southwestbicycle.com • 3605 SW Multnomah Blvd. • 246-0333

Western Bikeworks

Developed exclusively for Western Bikeworks, the Grand Fondo Tricomp's triple-rubber compound is long-wearing and delivers great handling and cornering characteristics in wet and dry conditions. An anti-puncture layer ensures worry-free performance.

westernbikeworks.com • 1015 NW 17th Ave. • 342-9985

The Real Mother Goose

Handmade porcelain bicycle mugs are a great gift for your favorite cyclist. The Real Mother Goose features more than 70 American ceramic artists and is home to the largest collection of handmade pottery in Portland.

therealmothergoose.com • 901 SW Yamhill St.; 7000 NE Airport Way • 223-9510; 284-9929

River City Bicycles

The EZ backpack is a lightweight packable bag. It is small enough to keep in your pocket or purse, but large and strong enough to get the job done when you need it.

rivercitybicycles.com • 706 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Outlet at 534 SE Belmont St. • 233-5973; 446-2205

Riehl Industries

The TCB rack is a workhorse delivery rack, engineered and built in Portland, and used by bike messengers worldwide. Form follows function. Weighing 2.7 pounds, it's lightweight and strong. Made from stainless steel and aluminum, it resists corrosion in the harshest environments.

riehlindustries.com • 389-5852

Bike Gallery

Show love for your town and your favorite way to get around. Celebrate all that is unique about Portland with this comfy American Apparel hoodie from Bike Gallery. Also available as a T-shirt.

bikegallery.com • Downtown, Hollywood, Woodstock, Lake Oswego, Beaverton and Clackamas locations

Bike Gallery

With four Portland designs available, you can collect them all and fill them with your favorite beverage. Themes include Union Station, Old Town, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and the St Johns Bridge. Also available as coffee mugs.

bikegallery.com • Downtown, Hollywood, Woodstock, Lake Oswego, Beaverton and Clackamas locations

West End Bikes

Train smarter and share every detail. This touchscreen GPS-enabled computer features activity profiles. Pair the Edge 510 with your compatible smartphone for instant uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking, social-network sharing and weather.

westendbikespdx.com • 1111 SW Stark St. • 208-2933

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