Bicycle Shops in Lebanon: Road, Mountain, and City Bikes
AdvisorLB Team
Cycling in Lebanon has grown into a real community — road clubs, mountain bike trails in Faraya and Akoura, and bike-to-work culture in Beirut. Specialised shops sell bikes from $300 entry-level to $10,000+ carbon racers.
Bike categories
- Road bikes: light, fast, drop bars — for paved roads and long rides.
- Mountain bikes (MTB): suspension, knobby tyres — for trails.
- Gravel bikes: hybrid for mixed surfaces, popular in Lebanon.
- City/hybrid: upright posture, fenders — for commuting.
- E-bikes: motor-assist, great for hills around Beirut.
- Kids bikes: sized by wheel diameter 12"–24".
Buying tips
- Get sized for the frame — wrong size kills enjoyment.
- Test ride if possible.
- Buy from a shop with a workshop — service matters more than initial price.
- Allocate 20% of budget for helmet, lock, lights, and tools.
Where to ride in Lebanon
- Beirut Corniche on Sundays (car-free).
- Mountain trails: Faraya, Akoura, Tannourine.
- Road climbs: Beirut to Faraya, Damour to Chouf.
- Gravel: Beqaa valley back-roads.