Gear: Last Minute Mountain Bike Gift Ideas
Here's a selection of Bike Magazine tested products that are sure to excite any mountain biker. If you are scrambling for a holiday gift idea for your biking friend or relative then here are some great ideas.

JANUARY 25th: GT Zaskar
For 2006, GT gave its venerable hardtail a hydroformed makeover.

JANUARY 17th: TESTED RaceFace Quantum Jacket
The Quantum uses RaceFace’s unique Wind Chill Fabric, which is comprised of three layers that are permanently laminated together to form one layer of weather protection.

JANUARY 10th: Michelin XCR All Terrain
The 2.0-inch XCRs rolled crazy fast, were adept in the sand and clung to wet rocks like a pair of salamanders, but there is that wear issue...

OCTOBER 31st: TESTED: Pedro's T/L Hex Set
You can disassemble a good 60 percent of your bike with these wrenches alone. Best yet, they stand the test of time.

October 20th: TESTED CamelBak Havoc
Burly, spacious, even ingenius--the Havoc sets the standard for indestructible hydration packs.

SEPTEMBER 22nd: TESTED Haro Escape 8.3
How does one adapt a 26" mountain bike to a task which is best performed by the most simplistic and rugged 20" BMX bikes without giving up the comforts and advantages that mountain bike technology has come to offer?

SEPTEMBER 20th: TESTED Pedro's Super Prestige Floor Pump
Do I recommend Pedro’s Super Prestige? You bet. Sure, there are cheaper, sexier models on the market, but if you have a hankering for a reliable, consistent pump that will stand the test of time, the Super Prestige shakes a defiant handle at Old Man Time and then some.

SEPTEMBER 6th: TESTED 2005 GT ID5 1.0
GT has made huge gains with this refined version of I-Drive. The ID5 climbs and descends like a champ.

AUGUST 29th: TESTED Avid BB7 Disc Brake
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new set of disc brakes, the Avid mechanicals should be near the top of your shopping list. Yes, they weigh more than most ultra-light hydraulic systems, but their simple set up, ease of adjustment and phenomenal braking power make them a contender at any price point.