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Shopping, rental and services

Two of the most frequently asked questions are : "Where do I buy a decent bike in Doha?" and "Where can I rent a bike?" This page has the answers but doesn't pretend to be comprehensive. Each of the shops that we have listed here sells quality cycling equipment but each has its own USPs and brands so rather than reviewing each of them in detail, we'll leave it to you to decide who has what you need.

Supply and maintaining stock levels continues to be a problem for Qatar's bike businesses so it is worth phoning ahead to find out whether the item is in stock. You may need to ring around a few places to get what you want.

Bike rental

Rasen Adventure Shops are the only place to rent a bike in Qatar although Saikel provide leisure bikes in Al Bidda Park and at track nights at Losail international Circuit. Rasen's rentals include both road and MTB options from Cannondale. These are not top end performers but perfectly suitable for a Friday Ride or even a race. Bring your own pedals if you prefer clipless.

Second hand

For road and triathlon equipment, Triclub Doha's Facebook buy and sell group is recommended.
For mountainbike and off-road head to the equivalent group run by United Filipino Mountainbikers.
www.neverwasted.com is a local website where you can buy and sell your second hand equipment.

Specialist cycling shops

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Carbon Wheels

+974 4441 9048​   www.carbonwheels.qa
​A store dedicated to all things cycling and triathlon. The knowledgeable staff are active in both road and mountain biking and offer expert advice. They have a prime spot in Qanat Quartier on The Pearl

Bike brands: Bianchi, BMC, Cervelo, Specialized, Storck, Parlee
Services: Repairs & servicing, bike fitting, shoe fitting, mountain bike rental, cafe.

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Doha Cycling

+974 4444 2820
Qatar's newest quality bike store, stocking some very nice brands in their small shop between West Bay and the Pearl

Brands: Wilier Bikes, Limar, DMT Shoes, Gobik, Supacaz, Xplova, Vittoria tires, PocPac, Look
​Services: Repairs and servicing


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Rasen Adventure Shop

+974 6600 9116  www.rasensports.com
Rasen offer quality services and road and mountain bikes ranging up to the top end. They have knowledgeable staff who are active road and mountain biking. There are two branches: Umm Slal Mohammed and the new flagship store on the south side of the Salwa Road/ Wholesale Market Street junction (part of the Sports Corner complex)
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Brands: Cannondale, Felt, Kross, Rocky Mountain, Van Nicolas, Look
Services: Repairs & servicing. Bike rental

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Skate Shack

+974 4469 2532
Skate Shack was Doha's original specialist bike store and although it now has quite a bit of competition, it has its niche as the Trek Dealer in town.
Brands: Trek, Orbea
Services: Bike fitting

Sports stores with good cycling sections

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Go Sport

​Go Sport is one of the largest sports stores in Qatar with branches in Villagio, City Centre, Mall of Qatar and Festival City Malls. They have large sections devoted to cycling and although you may not automatically think of them as a cycling store, they can often stock some items which you can't find in other stores.

​Bike brands: Giant, Silverback, Giant
​Services: Bike repairs and servicing at Villagio branch

Decathlon

Decathlon are known world-wide for their well-priced sports equipment. Their B-Twin bike brand has some entry-level race ready bikes at the top of the range and some solidly built clunkers further down.
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  • Road
    • QCR Friday Rides
    • Saturday Rides
    • Routes
    • Ride Etiquette
    • Ride Captains
  • Off-Road
    • Off-road riding
    • Off-road equipment
    • Where to ride MTB
  • Race
    • About racing
    • Virtual Racing (Zwift etc)
    • Results archive
  • Learn
    • Where to ride
    • QCR Tool kit
    • ICE
    • Cycling in summer
    • Shops & services
    • First road race
    • Chip timing
  • Calendar
  • Contact
    • Social media
    • Contact forms
    • Other cycling groups
  • Waiver
  • New to Qatar