Highland Bikes

Scumbags. Keep your eyes peeled folks.

Designed specifically for open face helmets, the new Fox Pure Vue goggles offer unparalleled clarity with a huge field of vision and maximum eye protection with a super highly breathable design that practically eliminates fogging. Available in a VIVID Red highlighter lens option for those tricky flat light conditions. Comes with two lenses, adjustable nose piece and carrying case. £109.99

What an absolute disgrace. The people doing this must be traceable and should be brought to task.

When was the last time you replaced your chain? 🤔

Your chain takes a lot of abuse day in and day out so make sure you're caring for your bike and looking after it.

Pop in shop to check out our range of degreasers and l***s and if it's time for a new chain we stock genuine Shimano replacements, so you know you're getting the right chain, designed to work the best with your bike.

Is it summer yet? With the weather indecisive who knows? One thing we know... it's on it's way. So, why not get prepared and pop into our Elgin store for a last minute tune up. We have a few repair slots available, pop in with your bike and we will get you on the road.

Liv Cycling are taking the Langma to new heights or should we say lows, since the Langma is now lighter than ever 😍 it features SRAMS lightest groupset yet Red AXS

It is Father's Day tomorrow! If you are looking for last minute goodies for your bike nutty Dad check out our fathers day gift ideas. If you are not sure we also have gift certificates available to buy in store or online. We are open until 5pm at both of our stores.

https://www.highlandbikes.com/collection/fathers-day

What a boon for Inverness and the Highlands. Clinic M Medical ‘s new MSK and Sports Injury department are preparing for the arrival of a brand new MRI machine to add to their already impressive range of diagnostic tools. I know how hard they have worked to me this happen and having just an accessible facility locally will be an incredible help to many people. Well done folks on making this happen.

Clinic MSK & Rehab Physiotherapy

MRI Installation at the new Clinic MSK…

The Bianchi Oltre Comp. With a design influenced by the RC and Pro, the Comp comes in 6 different build kits with SRAM AXS or Shimano Di2 to choose from. This is one for the weekend warriors and Gran Fondo contenders or the aspiring racer. The stiff carbon frame and fork combined with the optimised aerodynamics, makes the Oltre Comp truly responsive, for a synergized rider-bike experience.

Get your bike in summer holiday shape at Highland Bikes - your local Shimano Service Centre.

Book your bike in with us to make sure it's in top shape for your summer adventures.

Service pricing from £55.

Regularly maintaining your bike will not only give you peace of mind when riding, it’ll also lengthen the life of components in the long run.

Our friendly staff are on hand to help with any questions you may have regarding servicing.

Stevie Dubs’ new Bianchi Specialissima spotted in the wild. The Bianchi brand name is synonymous with the World’s finest bicycles. Beautifully crafted, incredible looks and of course, that Celeste green colour. Chat to us today whether you’re looking for a frame change, off the peg model or want to discuss a custom build.

The Scott Contessa Strike eRide 920.. What's to like?
140mm travel front and back. With Marzocchi Z2's up front and a X-Fusion N**E shock on the rear this bike will handle most trails. 29 X 2.6 Maxxis Rekons sees you roll over everything with ease. The Bosch CX motor will get you to the top no bother, it is also kitted out with a 12speed 10-50 cassette so the climbs couldn't be easier. A 625WH battery means trail days will definitely be in the books.

We couldn’t let International Women’s Day go by without giving the biggest shout out possible to Shonagh who works in our Elgin store.

Shonagh has brought a fresh dynamic to Highland Bikes and always has a new ideas (although some of them are nuts to be fair) and has an infectious enthusiasm for life. She definitely a doer and has a knack for making things happen.

She always has a smile for you and works hard for our customers. We’re so proud to have you in the team and for standing out in what is a very male dominated environment.

Happy Shonagh

Our End of Season Sale has been extended until Sunday 10th March with big savings on Bike, Electric Bikes, Parts and Clothing.

On Sale | Highland Bikes A range of ' ONSALE' from Highland Bikes

First day of spring and it is a cracker. So much so, I couldn't resist hitting the skills trails at winding walks this morning! Beautiful!

Our End of Season Sale starts Wednesday 21st February at 9am with mega deals across the entire store. From Bikes to Boots and Helmets to Handlebars, there's savings on everything. Available in-store at Inverness and Elgin or online at www.highlandbikes.com. Don't miss out!

Highland Bikes | Bike Shop - The Leading Bike Store in the Highlands Highland Bikes is the ultimate bicycle shop, catering for all riders. Novice or pro, find the bike and gear you need in our bike shop online, or in store.

Shimano internal geared hubs offer a super reliable and low maintenance alternative to traditional derailleur systems but like anything mechanical, they still need to be serviced to keep them running properly.

With regular use, you should be getting your hub serviced every 2000km so if you’ve not had yours done yet, book your bike in today and let our Shimano trained Shimano mechanics take care of it for you for only £55.

Something to brighten up a dreich afternoon. A Surly Preamble in Skyrim Blue. This flat bar beauty uses a custom drawn Cro-Moly steel frame offering comfort and durability making this a super versatile bike for road, path or gravel. This complete build is £1099 or you can build it your own way with framesets at £649.

Do you really need a waterproof jacket?
Why is my jacket leaking?
Do you know how to wash it?
How waterproof is waterproof?
What does DWR mean?

If you're in the market for some new waterproof gear or would just like to know how to get the best from the ones you have then check out the excellent podcast from BikeRadar featuring Madison Clothing's expert Thomas Plummer discussing the do's and dont's of outer layers. It really demystifies a lot of the jargon around the subject.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sUNjtg6WwRgzlxjxcnZJN?si=Ka1JsKztToeZTrnr8Z4ujw

If you’re still undecided if an ebike is for you then we can help.

There’s no getting away from it that the cost of a good electric bike is not insignificant so if a when you make that leap, how do you know if you’ll like it before you spend a load of cash on one? Can they really be as good as everyone says?

Well at Highland Bikes, you can now choose from a number of demo bikes to try before you buy so if are still on the fence or are just looking for a fun day out then get in touch.

The latest one to join our growing fleet is this Moustache Trail 5 with the latest Bosch Perfomance Line CX Smart System which Bryan took much delight in ‘running in’ for us. Thanks Bryan.

The Giant Stance 29 2 has had a refresh for 2024 and it is even better!

Longer, Lower, Slacker is the order of the day, giving a more confident ride, particularly when descending. The shock and fork get an increase in travel. 125mm on the rear and 140mm up front.

All these changes when put together give you a more capable bike to tackle the trails you love!

Satin Black Diamond is the colour of choice this year and has a stunning multi-coloured fleck. Topped off with Shimano's new 10 speed Cues drive train with super slick LinkGlide shifting for increased durability.

This customers bike has been personalised with Burgtec grips and pedals. What’s your upgrade of choice? Let us know in the comments.

There are so many cycling events on throughout the year that we thought we'd compile a list of some of the stand out ones across the North and North East of Scotland (there's also a couple a little further afield that deserve a mention).

If you looking for a two wheeled challenge this year or just want to go and watch some of the World's top riders compete then check out our latest blog post that our Shonagh as put together and if you have an event on that you'd like mentioned then drop us a line.

Anybody already signed up for any this year? Let us know.

https://www.highlandbikes.com/blog/scottish-cycling-events-2024/

The Liv Lurra 2. Liv's new hard tail trail bike is simplicity at its best. With a plush 130mm travel fork and high-volume tubeless tires, the Lurra has become a shop favourite 😍
Follow the link in the comments for the full specification of this gorgeous bike!

2024 marks 24 years since Highland Bikes opened it's doors in Inverness and it's been 18 months now since we opened our Elgin store and incredibly, this picture, taken in early December '23 was the first time we have managed to get all staff from both stores together in one place. Over the years, we have been blessed with the most amazing staff who have made Highland Bikes what is is today and we'd like to take the opportunity to thank them all, past and present for just being, well, amazing.

Of course on the flip side of that, we also wouldn't be where we are without the support of all of our customers so thank you all shopping local and shopping small and for helping us do what we love.

For 2024, we will continue to work hard to provide you with the best knowledge, expertise and advice and our commitment to training will keep us up to date with all the latest technologies and developments to keep your wheels turning and your gears spinning.

We'd like to take this opportunity to wish everybody a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Steve and Stevie @ Highland Bikes