This is a small, traditional motor-cycle parts shop. They sell a decent selection of spares and…read moreparts, although I've never had a service here. But I've bought all sorts of bits and bobs and they have always been both knowledgeable and friendly. They have a regular clientele of dispatch riders, which is usually a good sign that they know their stuff!

New and used parts, accessories, clothing, helmets, used motorcycles and repairs are all on offer…read moreat Bikes of Brighton. On the front of the main entrance to Brighton Bikes are posters for AC/DC and The Who, reminding the customer not to forget that motorbikes are cool, and are inextricably linked to rock music. However the AC/DC and Who concerts they are advertising are actually tribute bands; not so cool, but still, in the right direction. To be honest though, this shop isn't about looks, it's quite simply a good, hard working, honest shop which deals in Bikes and getting those babies on the road. KTM and Yamaha road and Moto X bikes are displayed outside, and the Yamaha Virago especially took my fancy, looking a little bit like a chopper, I suddenly had the urge to throw off the constraints of society and go easy riding. But I didn't, as sleeping under the Californian stars in mid summer cannot be matched by the lovely, but actually quite cold, Sussex Downs in mid winter.

Grandad's is a large bike shop in the Open Market, off London Road., selling second hand bikes as…read morewell as carrying out repairs and services. I had a look as the second hand bikes here, and unfortunately couldn't find anything suitable for me, but 'Grandad' was very friendly and eager to help. If you already have a bike, you could do worse than bring it to Grandad and his years of experience for a £20 service.

One of Brighton's most renowned and recommended second hand bike shops, Grandad sets up stall in…read moreLondon Road's bustling Open Market. We sought him out by recommendation from friends on our quest to buy bikes for the summer, but unfortunately didn't buy anything from him as he only had a few ready to go and they weren't what we were looking for. Grandad repairs and services all the bikes he sells to make sure they're up to scratch, and will service your bike for just £20, sort a puncture for £8, or fix your break cabling for just £7.

Terrible after sales service . I purchased a can of spray paint from on line to be picked up in…read morestore in Brighton ,I gave the registration of my van, and they asked for the paint code of which I gave .I came home and started to spray my van with this silver paint and realised this was a darker shade of silver.so I stoped and had to get some thinners to take the paint of . cut a long story short they cannot exchange the paint if been used .they gave me the wrong paint, I don't do spraying paint for a living I thought the paint they gave was the right one because it is similar silver on the can lid .

Halfords Brighton tried to shake me down for £130 today. I have a problem with the bearings on my…read morewheel crank- brought it to Halfords on Monday to see if it can be fixed- J_____ at the counter tells me to come back on Thursday at 6, when the technician will do an 'evaluation'. Came back Thursday at 6 (taking time out of work) and J_____ is there again, and he does the 'evaluation'. After 30 minutes I came back and he tells me that I need new crank bearings (I know!), and that I need a new cassette, new chain, new brake and gear cables, and new brake pads. Total cost £130. I had a FULL service (all of these things) 2 months ago. Dude- I just want my bearings changed. J______ (who is not a technician) tells me to phone on Sunday to make an appointment with the technician for next week. Complete waste of time. Dishonest. Useless. I'm never going back.

TPG Motorcycles seems a little lost as bike dealers go. It has the distinct feel of a fledgling…read morebusiness run by old hands. The shop seems clean and more like an attempts to follow the styling of the bigger, glossier, check book biker dealers like P and H in Crawley than your average independent. But it clearly doesn't have the budget behind it as there is little in the way of stock and the bikes seem to be a miss match of second hand machines (with a good couple of classics in there). It's not all bad though repair prices are reasonable, with a puncture repair at twelve pounds, and they seem to be a helpful bunch of people happy to talk to me despite the fact that I didn't need to buy anything. This could be a great local shop with a bit time and it's much easier to access than the city centre shops.

I've been using TPGs for years and really rate them. Their prices are fair, they're extremely…read moreknowledgable and experienced mechanics and always helpful, (as well as being nice guys). Plus, I don't know another workshop with a harbour side view as good as theirs. Great for a mooch around if you're waiting for them to do a little job, otherwise, there's two cafés nearby. The 700 bus stops almost right outside and Southwick train station is just across the road. Couldn't be easier for dropping off and collecting bikes.

The 'free-wheel' mechanism on my ebike wasn't working properly, I tried some of the big names in…read moreebikes in Brighton but didn't get much in the way of diagnosis or advice. Then, I found G-Whizz with whom I had a short but positive discussion. They don't do appointments so you have to take your bike down, to their place just off Hove seafront, discuss the problems, leave the bike and wait to be contacted to pick it up again. When I collected my bike, they fitted a new free-wheel mechanism and a new chain at a very reasonable price. I rode my bike home to Woodingdean, in light rain and the bike is as good as the time when I bought it new and first road it. Outstanding work G-Whizz, I highly recommend you to everyone and you will be my 'go to' bike repairers.

G-Whizz sells a wide range of refurbished second hand bikes, all stacked in neat rows stretching…read moreback into the shop and looking very shiny and clean. The care and attention that G-Whizz put into their bikes is obvious as soon as you see them. Walking into the shop, you can see the workshop to the side, full of oil and elbow grease, where bikes are refurbished and other bikes repaired. Unfortunately they didn't have a bike suitable for me when I visited (stupidly I decided to try and buy a cheap bike at the start of the university term when they'd already been snapped up in freshers' week),. but having seen the obvious professionalism here I would certainly bring my bike here for repairs.

I bought my mountain bike from here about 3 years ago second hand for an absolute snip of a price…read more Its still going strong and on the off chance something breaks or goes wrong (usually with the gears) I take it back in for a bit of repair and TLC (again, really cheap). They still offer a lot of 2nd hand bikes and bargains as well as a huge range of brand new ones. The staff are really helpful and always happy to have a chat about any good trails nearby. Great place to get you started on the biking scene!

The guys in Freedom Bikes are a great combination of knowledge, chilled out and helpful…read more I've used them a few times: to order some top-end new wheels in, to swap some parts over from one frame to another, and to buy a high visibility jacket for commuting on. I feel like they offer good reasonable prices and provide the right advice. Although the shop is small, they have a surprising amount of stuff in stock. I haven't bought a bike from them (yet) but having had their help on existing bikes, I definitely would consider them next time round.

a few years ago i took a bike here to be repaired (i see same guy working there still)....i left it…read morewith him and he said he ordered bitz and put on my bike and charged me.i found the bike not to be fixed so went straight back and told him.after much argument and proving that the bitz wernt replaced he admitted he didnt do the job and gave me the money back grumbing to himself.im no pro but i have good idea about BMXs so he picked the wrong person to try one on withhes a lier to me and id never use him againbeware here, hes a cowboy!! his reputation in brighton is to have a load of battered half put together bikes and only good for minor jobs and hes cheap (coz his work is cheap) any person with a respectful bike knows not to go here.sorry but true the guy in the market next to him did a much better job but for really good work go to either or Sydney Street Bikes (best in brighton but so many customers youll have to wait few days till they can book you but thats a good sign)(pricey but you pay for what you get)or Baker Street Bikes :)

If you want a bike, or you want it repaired, and you don't want all the flashy gimmicks and high…read moreprices of the big retail bike stores, this is the place for you. All the bikes are second hand and a bit busted up, but they'll serve you well, and they're unbelievably cheap. The owner is always friendly and his store feels like a proper workshop. I've had multiple bikes services here and never had a single problem.