Take a fantastic 150 mile road cycle around the West Highlands starting and finishing from Off Beat Bikes in Fort William. This beautiful route incorporates part of Sustrans Route 78 leading along the cycle route to Oban. Oban makes a good overnight stop before taking the ferry to the Island of Mull. It’s a peaceful …
At Off Beat Bikes, we take immense pride in supporting talented athletes. This year we are proud to sponsor Sam Lawton as our athlete for the 2024 season. This year is not only Sam’s first full season racing but his first time racing DH. Don’t misunderstand, Sam’s is no stranger to the world of competitive …
Buying a bike for your kid can be a daunting task, especially with so many options! You want to make sure that the bike is safe, comfortable, fun, and suitable for your child’s age and ability. In this blog post, we will share our tips and advice on how to choose the right bike for …
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E-bike Loan Information The E-bike Loan is funded by Transport Scotland and can help you purchase a new electric bike, including cargo and adapted cycles. Apply Here Previous Next E-bikes are the future of sustainable travel enabling more people than ever to get out and enjoy life by bike! With industry leading brands developing E-bikes …
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Visiting Fort William this year? Check out our top tips for leaving a positive impact on your holiday! In summer Fort William is bursting with life with hundreds of thousands visiting our glens, hills and town. Though it is great to see the Fort so busy, not everyone stays to explore the true treasures of …
This year Bosch have released their new Ebike System: the Smart System. The system improves every aspect of Ebiking from performance to user interface. Lets take a closer look at what the Smart System offers ebikers and why we think it’s the bees knees! battery More power. More hours! Bosch power tubes are designed to …
Explore the mountain biking trails at Nevis Range with Off Beat Bikes. Nevis Range’s Blue Steel, the lower section of Blue Doon – the longest blue trail in the UK. Filmed by our Cheif Mechanic Tim Green. Ride Nevis Range Fort William is the heart of mountain biking in Scotland famed for World Cups in …
E-bike Loan Information The E-bike Loan is funded by Transport Scotland and can help you purchase a new electric bike, including cargo and adapted cycles. Previous Next E-bikes are the future of sustainable travel enabling more people than ever to get out and enjoy life by bike! With industry leading brands developing E-bikes fit for …
This fantastic section of the track can easily be accessed by cycling from the car park or alternatively, from March to October it can be accessed via the Mountain Gondola (weather permitting). Filmed by Off Beat Bikes Lower Floor Manager : Tim Green For more route ideas and the full Nevis Range Trail Map – …
Picture by Douglas Barr looking towards Loch Lundavra. Sit down and enjoy our latest Enewsletter. Off Beat Bikes Enewsletter February 2021
So what’s new in the world of Mountain Bikes? Is a new bike really a worthwhile upgrade? Have a read of this and decide for yourself! These Hardtail Mountain Bikes share the same 29″ wheel size and are prime examples of the trends of their time. We compare the 2012 Motobecane Fly Team to the …
An electric bike (or e-bike) helps by giving you an extra boost as you cycle, so although you’re still having to pedal you can generally travel further and faster for the same amount of effort. When you ride an electric bike you still burn calories, nearly as many as on a regular bike and it’s …
We are currently recruiting for a Sales Assistant for initlally 2 days per week with more hours during the school holidays. Summary of Sales Assistant Position: Reporting to the Shop Manager the Customer Sales Assistant is involved in the effective delivery and running of all areas of the shop. assisting customers on the sales floor …
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Head Bike Mechanic for our shop in Fort William Summary of Head Bike Mechanic Position: Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Head Mechanic will be responsible for the effective delivery and running of the workshop including areas of bike hire, bike servicing and bike repairs. Key requirements of …
Local vegan cafe “The Wildcat” have recently bought an electric cargo bike from Off Beat Bikes and have been making some National News. Reported by the Daily Mail you can read the passion behind their business! “It’s to be Scotland’s most right-on coffee shop – and it’s going even greener. The cafe owners, who were among the …