A Few Picks From the Crew - ACME’s Holiday Gift Guide
A few picks from the crew — The holidays are here, which means it’s officially gift season. Jonathan and Colin rounded up some of their go-to gear, trusted favorites, and all-around great ideas for the cyclist in your life (including yourself).
Our Katonah location is open Tuesday–Saturday, 10–5, if you want to see things in person. And when in doubt — or if you’re shopping for the person who has everything — gift certificates save the day every time. Questions? Reach out!
Happy holidays from the ACME crew!
Leave your CO2 and mobile pumps at home with this compact battery operated pump. Inflate in seconds without wasteful CO2 canisters.
Description
Since 1917, SILCA has led the way in precision inflation, from the world’s first gauge-equipped pump to the legendary SuperPista and Pista floor pumps. Now, with over a century of expertise, SILCA is revolutionizing inflation again with the ELETTRICO series
—the first truly premium rechargeable electric mini inflators. SILCA ELETTRICO MICRO & ULTIMATE provide CO2-level inflation performance in a USB-C rechargeable, air-travelsafe package. No more wasted cartridges. No more pressure inconsistency. Just on-demand, precise inflation for every ride.
WHY SILCA ELETTRICO?
The days of CO2 cartridges are officially over. The SILCA Elettrico MICRO packs the power of 4+ CO2 cartridges in a package about the size of an AirPods case. With auto-cutoff at 72 psi (no gauge), it's safe for use with hookless rims. A single 25-minute charge provides enough power to last for months, ensuring it always has your back. The Elettrico Micro is our on-bike inflation solution.
CO2 Performance Without the Waste – Eliminate disposable cartridges. Auto Shutoff for Hookless Rims – Protects modern tubeless setups. Air-Travel Safe – TSA-compliant for travel and destination rides and races. USB-C Rechargeable – Fast-charging for reliable inflation. Universal Chuck Compatibility – Works with SILCA Schradero & Hiro Chucks. Built for shops, pro mechanics, and serious riders, ELETTRICO is the next generation of inflation from the company that defined it.
Specifications MICRO $129:
• Micro has an auto shutoff at 72psi for hookless safety (NO GAUGE)
• Micro is equivalent to 4 CO2 cartridges
• Carry-on Travel Safe
• 25-60 minute charge time
• 111g
• 65 x 46.5 x 28 mm (Micro)
Specifications ULTIMATE $159:
• Ultimate has a range of 3-100psi settable digital gauge
• Accurate to 1% when used with the hose
• Ultimate is the equivalent to 9 CO2 cartridges
• Carry-on Travel Safe
• 25-60 minute charge time
• 222g
• 81 x 60 x 32 mm (Ultimate)
Dark Matter Purifying Chamois Cream is a revolution in modern chamois creams. A formulation years in the making. Dark Matter has been designed not to be noticed. The formulation is light yet remarkably protective.
The secret ingredient in our Dark Matter is as old as the earth itself. Activated charcoal can absorb many times it’s own weight in toxins and is hard at work eliminating dirt, bacteria, and numerous other damaging microorganisms from your chamois. Reducing those little nasties, resulting in a cleaner chamois and reduction in saddle sores.
Essential oils are the other superstar ingredients in the cream. Ginger, Frankincense, White Grapefruit, Tea Tree and Coriander Oils all find their homes in Dark Matter. These plant derived and cold pressed essential oils provide protection against the growth of foreign organisms, which are fed by sweat and grime of the ride. Our Essential Oil blend also helps reduce inflammation of your sensitive bits, and studies show they can even help accelerate healing of damaged skin.
Ginger can reduce redness and bacteria. Frankincense is a natural astringent reducing pore size and reducing infiltration of microorganisms. White Grapefruit is often used to help clear toxins, while Tea Tree Oil can help reduce inflammation and swelling. Coriander has a lovely scent and can also provide cleansing properties.
Why Chamois Cream?
The challenges of cycling often include discomfort caused by friction, particularly during long rides. Anti-friction cycling cream is designed to minimize chafing and irritation, allowing cyclists to focus on performance rather than discomfort.
This cream is formulated with a blend of protective ingredients that create a barrier on the skin. Key components typically include natural oils and waxes, which work together to reduce friction between skin surfaces and between skin and clothing.
Application is straightforward; simply apply a generous amount to areas prone to chafing and contact points, such as inner thighs, underarms, and any other high-friction zones, before cycling. The cream is water-resistant, providing lasting protection even in humid or rainy conditions. For best results, reapply as needed during longer rides.
Overall, anti-friction cycling cream serves as an essential tool for cyclists looking to enhance their comfort and endurance on the road or trails.
In short, we’ve got you covered here. Purifying, cleansing and protective, this is a true revolution in chamois cream.
Vegan
Cruelty Free
Petroleum Free
No Animal Testing
No Animal Ingredients
Handcrafted in New Hampshire
Made from USA sourced raw materials
Perfume Free (all natural essential oils provide our great scents)
Dark Matter doesn’t typically stain and washes out of lycra clean, but we do not suggest use with light colored fabrics. Wash separately. Do not wash with wool fabrics as color may transfer to wool and stain.
Silca EOLO IV CO2 Regulator only
The simple solution to roadside inflation. Thread the cartridge on, press it onto the valve, and air is in your tire. No-nonsense approach that you can count on to get you home in a pinch.
Specifications
• Aluminum body with rubber insulators
• Spring regulated air flow
• Light action spring
• Hardened tool steel puncture pin
• Press on Presta or thread on Schrader
M3 Pro
Engineered with an all-season, structured upper for maximum locked-in stability, this peak performance carbon race shoe delivers the power year-round.
Born from relentless innovation and direct collaboration with Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas, the M3 Pro is precision-tuned to eliminate wasted energy. Studying the demands of competitive cycling, this is a road shoe built to endure the body’s most explosive efforts; a high-speed companion that dominates from local crits to WorldTour breakaways.
Every element of the M3 Pro enhances stability and performance. A ribbed, all-season upper material reduces stretch and secures the foot, while a supremely stiff carbon sole maximizes power transfer. The direct wrap closure with parallel dual dials ensures comfort and control even at peak effort–ensuring its status as the ultimate road racing shoe.
A sculpted heel cup provides a supportive hold, preventing heel slip, and the vibration-absorbing insole enhances comfort mile after mile, even on the most punishing days in the saddle. With a new and improved, gloss-finished TPU upper and satin print border, M3 Pro resists wear while remaining easy to maintain—always pristine, always race-ready, always delivering comfort and power in equal measure.
Specs:
Advanced Tech Upper: A finely ribbed, laminated mesh TPU upper provides maximum support, locking the foot in and ensuring no effort is wasted.
Race Grade Carbon: Developed in-house, our hand laid carbon outsole provides a stiff, stable pedaling platform that optimizes power transfer with no loss of effort when pushing hard.
Secure Wrap Closure: An innovative design removes the traditional tongue to provide a close and comfortable fit for unparalleled connection to the bike.
Sculpted Heel Cup: Designed to provide not just optimal comfort but an absolutely solid fit, our heel cup holds the foot in place through the pedal stroke.
Durable TPU Border: Made to resist the scuffs and scratches that come with regular wear in racing and training. Easy to clean to keep white shoes looking pristine.
Fast. Safe. The Cytal is the ultimate choice for racers looking for a safe racing helmet that still provides ventilation, airflow and comfort at both low and high speeds.
An aero choice for everyday, the Cytal combines aerodynamic efficiency with speed and extra protection. Shaped for efficient ventilation and airflow, the Cytal features an integrated wing to aid airflow and enhance structural stability. With air guided both above and below the helmet, the wing works to improve both aerodynamic performance and ventilation.
With large channels throughout the helmet, airflow both through and around the helmet is fully controlled for optimal cooling at both low and high speeds, making this a natural choice for larger group rides and racing.
Developed for ultimate protection, each part of the helmet works to support the others to give the most reliable protection. The helmet shell features a denser top section and thicker zones across the forehead to help minimise deformation during an impact, helping to ensure the Mips Air Node rotational impact protection system works most effectively.
A lower-density EPS is used in the lower sections of the helmet, keeping weight low.
Vital for safety is that the helmet sits comfortably and securely, and therefore it features a 360° fit system, as well as adjustable strap dividers under the ear, so that the fit of each helmet can be tailored for absolute comfort.
POC Aspire Sunglasses in Fluorescent Orange - One Size
The Aspire has been refined to deliver better performance on the bike while retaining its urban style.
A lightweight grilamid frame provides flexibility and durability. Staying true to POC's active heritage, the glasses feature grippy rubber on the nose and temple to ensure a secure fit, even when wet.
Featuring Clarity lens technology developed by POC together with optical industry leaders Carl Zeiss, the lenses control the colour spectrum for enhanced contrast and colour definition, so vision can stay sharp when riding road, MTB or in urban environments.
Specifications
Dimensions: 5.75L" x 4W" x 2H"
Volume: 0.75 L
Weight: 87 g
Materials
Exterior Fabric: 100% recycled polyester
Liner: 200D 100% recycled polyester
Care Instructions
Hand wash with warm water and light soap. Do not put in washing machine. Hang to air dry.
A pair of performance cycling gloves for riding and racing in the cold.
Designed for early season racing and high tempo training rides, the Pro Team Winter Gloves provide full finger coverage to keep your hands warm when the temperature drops. The top hand uses a warm, fleece-lined fabric for wind protection and breathability that is treated with DWR for water-resistance. The palm is made with a highly durable suede which provides excellent grip in dry or wet conditions and thin for better bar feel and control. The tips of the index finger and thumb incorporate a conductive material that enables you to use a smartphone or bike computer. A low-profile, elasticated cuff makes for excellent integration with the sleeves of your jacket, leaving no skin exposed. Plus, there’s a pull tab here to make removing the gloves easier once training is finished.
Care Instructions
Machine wash 30C
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean
Do not iron
Materials
100% Polyester
BT Road Bar Tape 2mm (black) $37.95:
Thickness of 2 mm for road use.
Length: 2300 mm
Made of EVA foam which offers optimal durability, high pressure distribution and low weight.
Reduces hand discomfort in all road cycling disciplines.
Supports increased vibration damping or more direct feedback from the riding surface.
Anti-slip surface texture.
Built-in wrapping guide for thinner or thicker wrapping.
Wrap in two directions – for increased grip or more freedom of movement.
BT Allroad Bar Tape 2.5mm (black) $42.70:
Thickness of 2.5 mm for Allroad use.
Length: 2300 mm
Made of EVA foam which offers optimal durability, high pressure distribution and low weight.
Reduces hand discomfort in all road cycling disciplines.
Supports increased vibration damping or more direct feedback from the riding surface.
Anti-slip surface texture.
Built-in wrapping guide for thinner or thicker wrapping.
Wrap in two directions – for increased grip or more freedom of movement.
1. SILCA Chain Waxing System $99.99
Elevate your chain waxing game to the next level with the SILCA Chain Waxing System. A 600ml wax warmer, drip stand, and cable coupler takes up less space and keeps all the wax drips back in the pot to prevent wasted wax.
Description
The Ultimate Chain Waxing System is your compact at-home kit for immersive waxing of chains. The wax warmer, drip stand, and cable coupler are included to make you ready-to-roll for having the cleanest, quietest and most efficient drivetrain possible.
The wax melter has a vented clear lid to retain heat while being able to verify the wax is fully melted. Perfect companion for StripChip to wax your chain in a single, no degreaser, step.
For ultimate accuracy we use a PID controller rather than a thermostatic one. This means we are only heating the wax to the specified temperature to not risk overheating that can occur with a standard crock pot style heater. Due to this more precise control, it is advised to heat to 125c to speed up the melting process and drop to 75c for waxing as the wax is getting heated. This will create the fastest time to application available.
The chain hanging stand allows for a no mess drying period where you can allow excess wax to drip right back into the pot to use for the next application. The notched base retains the melter in place and holds the chain coupler securely in place.
The chain coupler has a steel cable that is threaded on one side allowing it to be looped through your chain and secured on the other side. Dip your chain in the wax, agitate, and hang all without getting wax anywhere you don't want it or touching a pot of hot wax.1
Specifications
• Cable Coupler
• Drip Stand
• Electric Wax Warmer
• 600ml wax capacity
• Temperature Range: 75-125ºC
• 14" x 8.5" x 9"
• North American Plug
• 120V
• NOTE: System Does NOT Include Wax
2. SILCA StripChip Bike Chain Degreaser - $24
Eliminate the need for any harsh cleaners or degreasers to wax your chain. Drop a single StripChip square into your hot wax, let your chain wax for 10 minutes, and hang to dry. Reuse the same pot of wax for future waxings
Description
No More Degreasing Prep: StripChip eliminates the need for degreasing new factory chains. With StripChip, it’s straight into the hot wax for simple chain preparation.
Advanced Technology: Each StripChip degreasing additive piece binds with factory grease found in new chains, turning it into wax. SILCA’s advanced technology saves time and expense while ensuring a clean, quiet, and ultra-efficient drivetrain.
Convenient Form: StripChip is sold in a candy bar-like form, with each bar containing six pieces (12 grams each). Using one piece per chain effectively eliminates factory grease, allowing hot melt wax to penetrate the inner workings of chain pins and rollers.
Simple Application: Integrated seamlessly with the SILCA Super Secret Chain Blend Hot Melt Wax, StripChip ensures a straightforward application process. Follow easy steps for optimal results, making chain maintenance simple and hassle-free.
Optimized Performance: StripChip works best with SILCA Super Secret Chain Blend Hot Melt Wax, ensuring the fastest and longest-wearing drivetrain. Experience enhanced performance, reduced friction, and minimized wear with every ride.
3. SILCA Secret Chain Blend - Hot Melt Bike Chain Wax - $40
The only complete wax based lubricant system on the market. Combine the speed, efficiency, and cleanliness of Secret Chain Blend with the ease of Super Secret Chain Lube for the ultimate waxed chain experience.
Description
Secret Chain Blend is the most versatile chain wax on the market. A unique four wax blend is targeted at an incredibly fast blend that is durable enough for your local crit, the longest stages of the Tour de France, or even the demands of the Leadville Trail 100. Now it can be further tuned with our SpeedChip to optimize for events as short as the Team Pursuit or our EnduranceChip to have your single application last up to 465km/800mi. It is the perfect base to top up with our Super Secret Chain Lube. This combination creates the only complete chain waxing system on the market.
Consisting of highly refined laboratory-grade paraffin and a high concentration of 3 specific sizes of nano-scale Tungsten disulfide, Secret Chain Blend not only acts as a lubricant but actually acts to modify the surface of the chain, filling in all of the crevices of the metal with highly lubricious and wear-resistant tungsten disulfide particles. As a result, chains waxed with Secret Chain Blend and Secret Chain Lube will actually get faster over time and after repeated waxings. Secret Chain Blend is the only hot wax lubricant to have a specifically matched and compatible drip wax which can be used to 'top off' the wax as needed, extending the duration between hot wax applications, and guaranteeing the quietest running drivetrain possible. Using the combination of Secret Chain Blend and Secret Chain Lube can dramatically extend the chain and drivetrain component life (up to 10x).
Reminder: Do not leave the sousvide bag unattended in a pot of water, while on the stove, at any point of the chain waxing process.
Cold feet are a common complaint among pro riders. Made with an ultralight, highly insulating merino wool blend rather than the usual thicker fabrics, the Pro Team Winter Socks keep feet warmer and drier for longer. Thin enough to fit inside winter shoes without restricting toe movement, the socks also have a longer cuff for stability and reinforced toe and heel boxes for long lasting durability. The Pro Team Winter Socks, for speed and comfort in the cold.
Care Instructions
Hand Wash or Machine Wash Delicate Cycle
Use Mild Detergent
Maximum Wash: 30°C
Do Not Bleach
Do Not Tumble Dry
Materials
60% Merino
40% Nylon
ACME Medieval Punk Purist Bottle 26 Oz by Specialized.
Assioma PRO RS-2 $819.00
SPD-SL® power meter with power sensor on both sides.
The best choice to take full advantage of the real dual-sided measurement.
Assioma PRO RS is the lightest road power meter pedal available, with just 124.8g per pedal.
Compatible with Shimano® SPD-SL® cleats, it delivers pro-level performance and over 60 hours of use per charge—no power dropouts.
The power spindle, which safely houses all the important electronic parts and battery, is completely sealed and independent from the pedal body. This so-called “split approach” makes it durable, and extremely easy to maintain.
Its sleek design, with a Q-factor of just +53mm and a stack height of 10.5mm, makes it perfect to improve performance and achieve results on your road training.
The Assioma PRO RS power meter offers ±1% accuracy thanks to the IAV Power System, and the most complete power data reading available with a wealth of advanced metrics. A modular design lets you switch between road and MTB bodies while keeping the same power sensor.
The best power meter pedal to train with precision and ride with confidence.
Main Feaures:
Left pedal with power sensor
Right pedal with power sensor
100% Shimano® SPD-SL® cleat compatibility
Lightest power pedal – Just 124.8 g per side
±1% power accuracy even with oval chainrings
Rechargeable battery – 60+ hours per charge
Advanced cycling metrics (PCO included - Platform Center Offset)
Pedal body in carbon-fibre tech-polymers
Low stack height (10.5 mm)
Standard Q-factor (+53mm)
Modular design – interchangeable pedal bodies (road/MTB)
Made in Italy
Assioma PRO MX-1 $549.00
SPD® power meter for MTB and gravel with sensor on the left pedal only.
Upgrade option to PRO MX-2 always available.
Designed specifically for MTB and gravel, Assioma PRO MX combines Favero’s renowned precision with a robust construction that stands up to the harshest trails and terrain.
At the heart of the system is a fully sealed stainless-steel power spindle, housing all the critical electronic components, strain gauges, and rechargeable battery.
This core is completely independent from the pedal body, following a “split architecture” that not only ensures IP67 waterproof protection but also eliminates power dropouts and simplifies maintenance. The 6061-T6 aluminum pedal body, free of any electronics, is built for extreme durability and resistance to impact—without compromising on weight.
The SPD®-compatible clipless system is engineered for heavy-duty use, offering a surface hardness up to 800 HV, ideal for the most demanding off-road conditions.
Thanks to its modular design, riders can easily swap between MTB and road pedal bodies while keeping the same reliable Assioma PRO power sensor. Powered by the IAV Power System, the Assioma PRO MX delivers ±1% accuracy in all conditions—including sprints, uneven pedal strokes, and even with oval chainrings.
Whether you're grinding up steep singletrack or bombing down technical descents, Assioma PRO MX gives you real, reliable power data and access to a full suite of advanced cycling metrics—so you can ride smarter, and harder.
Main Feaures:
Left pedal with power sensor
Right pedal without power sensor
100% Shimano® SPD® cleat compatibility
±1% power accuracy even with oval chainrings
Rechargeable battery – 60+ hours per charge
Advanced cycling metrics (PCO included – Platform Center Offset)
6061-T6 aluminium pedal body
SPD®-compatible clipless system in chromium molybdenum alloy with a surface hardness up to 800 HV
Pedal stack height: 11.2 mm
Modular design – interchangeable pedal bodies (MTB/road)
Made in Italy
Assioma PRO MX-2 $799.00
SPD® power meter for MTB and gravel with power sensor on both sides.
The best choice to take full advantage of the real dual-sided measurement.
Main Features:
Left pedal with power sensor
Right pedal with power sensor
100% Shimano® SPD® cleat compatibility
±1% power accuracy even with oval chainrings
Rechargeable battery – 60+ hours per charge
Advanced cycling metrics (PCO included – Platform Center Offset)
6061-T6 aluminium pedal body
SPD®-compatible clipless system in chromium molybdenum alloy with a surface hardness up to 800 HV
Pedal stack height: 11.2 mm
Modular design – interchangeable pedal bodies (MTB/road)
Made in Italy
A simple but demonstrably not so humble premium pocket tool that is immediately impressive for its fit and finish plus professionally proven for its reliable ease of use. Machined of titanium, this is something you can treasure for a lifetime. Experience a level of quality that is somehow as satisfying to carry as it is to use.
Specifications
Material: Titanium tool /Chromed S2 steel bits / TPU fabric case
Finish: Machine Turned
Size: 30mm x 95mm
Bits: 2mm, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, T10, T25, P2
Weight: 94g
Origin: Made in Taiwan
EASY TO HANDLE
Shop-level functionality in a pocket-size tool. Precision machined handle slides smoothly from T to L-form—shapeshifting to provide balanced dexterity and leverage.
MAGNETIC BIT KIT
Ten color-coded bits are easily accessed and stow neatly. New holder with magnetic retention provides a "snap" in place experience that is pure, secure satisfaction.
ACME Race Day Rope Cap. Designed in-house. Embroidered in Atlanta, Georgia.
AS Colour Surf Rope Cap. Navy/white. Made from lightweight 100% recycled nylon, this mid-profile snapback features a flat peak and mesh structure support. Enhanced with a unique matte nylon rope detail at the crown for distinctive, modern appeal.
Never lose a bottle again with this incredible titanium bottle cage. This lightweight design doesn't mark your bottles, allows easy access, and holds your bottles on the worst terrain.
• Seamless 3-2.5 titanium tubing
• 32 g
• 21mm fore/aft adjustment
• Hand bent in Indianapolis
• Easy in-and-out
• Extremely secure design
• Laser welded
• Optimized for purist bottles
The most efficient mini pump of its size according to independent test. Never get caught without reliable roadside inflation again by having the Tattico mounted to your bike or in your jersey pocket.
TATTICO has 4 unique features:
Inverted Design: TATTICO is designed backwards from most pumps. The hose and valving is hidden inside the inner tube rather than the outer cylinder delivering up to 10% more air per stroke compared to pumps of similar length.
Adaptable Cup Seal: Other pumps seal with o-rings which lose effectiveness as friction heat increases. The TATTICO Adaptable Cup Seal grows with the tube resulting in ultimate efficiency at all temperatures.
Hidden Heat Sink: There is a heat sink hidden at the end of the barrel which absorbs a high percentage of heat generated when pumping. This keeps the rest of the pump cool, even at high pressures.
Twin Tube Insulated Grip: TATTICO handle uses 2 thin tubes separated by an insulating air gap to keep hands cool. This results in better grip and control without risk to hands even when inflating multiple tires to high pressures.
Specifications
• 100psi
• 9.5"
• 165g
• Includes direct-mount bracket
• Extractable filler hose
• Locking Presta/Schrader chuck
• 6061 Aluminum barrel
ACME Medieval Punk Long Sleeve Shirt.
Comfort Colors 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton. White.
Design by Marco Quadri.
Printed in Atlanta by Danger Press.
An Acme Bicycle Co. Gift Certificate can be used toward any in-store product or service—including bike fittings, tune-ups, accessories, apparel, custom builds, and more. Perfect for cyclists of all levels.