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.

Rayment is undoubtedly a professional bikers shop. That's not to say they only serve a high end…read moremarket, but as soon as you see any product being sold in all its constituent parts - with spanners - you know your in a house of craftsmen... If you walked in a cake shop and found egg whisks and flour, I guess it would be a similar reaction. Anywho, Rayment has a wide range of bikes and accessories to go with the tools and parts needed to build 'em. So you can pick up some cycling gloves and shoes if you so desire, or perhaps some lights and visibility strips? You'll also get a good service coming here, with the friendly staff briefing you on want you'll need if your looking to up your game in the biking world. Prices vary, but some bikes hit the cost of cars with one bike widening my eyes with its £1400 price tag... I assume it had a motor, or was filled with diamonds or something as that seems astronomical! I asked my biking friend though, who said that this isn't exactly unheard of. The chaps at Rayment are nice and bright enough that I reckon you'd get advice and help if you busted your bike and needed a hand getting it seen to, but then don't quote me on that... In summary? In my opinion, Rayment seems better than Halfords.

Situated in the heart of Brighton's bustling London Road shopping area, this shop served us up a…read moretreat this weekend when we went hunting for new bikes for the summer. Originally hell bent on getting second hand bikes, we trawled the Open Market and visited Grandad's but alas, he could not meet our needs. Upon returning to Rayment's we informed the staff member of our meagre budget and expected to be turned away, but were pleasantly surprised to pick up two good quality mountain bikes for reasonable prices. Mine's bright pink, a Concept Mad Cow design, which cost me a lovely £100, and my boyfriend's was a Coyote, costing a little more at £200. We both got considerable discounts and got a bike pump thrown in for free. The service was brilliant, the staff very knowledgeable and happy to help, and once we had chosen we returned 20 minutes later after the bikes had been maintenance checked. The shop offers a free 6 week service after purchase, and as well as selling top notch bikes, there's a host of accessories and safety gadgets. Definitely worth a look if you're after friendly, reliable and good quality service.

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 is a fantastic independent business. The bike servicing is second to none and excellent…read morevalue for money too. Gordon and his team always advise you extensively of the potential work/repairs/replacements and cost to get your bike back in top working order. They also offer a wide range of various bike paraphernalia (lights, locks etc), plus if they don't have what you require in stock, they are happy to order it in for you. Moreover, I recently had to return a relatively new halogen front light which had stopped working. It was immediately replaced for a brand new one with no quibbles whatsoever. I cannot fault the excellent service I receive from Gordon at Q-Whizz and I thoroughly recommend them for all your biking needs.

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.

Earlier this year I was intersted in getting a good mountain bike but was confused with the range,…read moreRichard was an excellent expert in this field and not only guided me but set the bike up with the necessary extras. He has contiued to give outstanding service and has the ability to explain the options in a friendly manner. A must contact if like me you are in the market for a bike. Dave F West Sussex

From the owner: Bikes and Accessories from Raleigh, Diamondback, Corratec, Avenir, Triumph, Vaude, Zefal, SKS, RSP,…read moreWeldite, Slime, Michelin, Maxxis, Uvex,

Shit shop Shit attitude…read moreShit customer service They don't have new parts to buy and I've been charged just to pump my bike!!!! Stay away people!!!

Wanna guess what we're dealing with here kids?…read more No way! Bikes?! How was I SO right!? That's like some Derren Brown shiz right there! Hove Cycles is actually a really nice little bike store. Blatchington Road can be a pretty depressing place at times, so it's nice to see some shiny new mechanical marvels to brighten up your day. With top brands such as a Schwinn, you might find yourself forking out some serious cash, but then again, these are some serious bikes. If I was looking for a decent road, or mountain bike, I'd definitely check out Hove Cycles. With a small place like this, you also tend to get the benefit of knowledgeable staff, which is why they are still in business competing with the likes of Halfords, Bike Hut and the other biking big boys. It's nice to see they're keeping afloat and that passionate people still succeed.

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.

I had a flat and a kickstand issue. They lend me tools for free. The guy was super nice. Totally…read morerecommend going there!

Great service and brand new bikes. They had great recommendations on local trails to ride. Steven…read more(the owner) was a great help on local tips and knowledge.

This independent store sat right next to the Royal Pavilion is a real gem of a shop that has only…read moremanaged to stay in business because it knows what it's real sports people need. The shop looks small from the outside but as it is set over 2 floors it increases the floor space dramatically. The beauty of this shop is that it offers equipment for sports that you can otherwise struggle to find and they can give you a good insight into what equipment will suit you best. The 2 guys that own it I am almost certain are father and son and everytime I go in there they are both there involved in something. The first time I found out about this shop was when my friend took me to get his shirt printed with his name and number which they do brilliantly and can do all the proper lettering for most sports which really helps to make your shirt feel real. If you need something please go here first as this local shop really deserves, and has earned, our loyalty.

There's a good variety of sporting goods on offer at Swift Sports, and if I were the age where I…read morewanted to be getting football boots, this'd be my location of choice. It looks small from outside, but the store is pleasantly put together, and surprisingly deep so that you'll find there's more variety on offer than you may be expecting. The really special thing about this place is T-shirt printing. If you want your name or whatever putting on a jersey, then this place will do it at a damned descent price, at a good speed (if the machines warmed up) and to a fantastic quality. I came here with a friend when he was preparing his best mate in America's 21st birthday gift and have to say, that even as a novice to this kind of affair, I could appreciate why he dragged me through the rain soaked streets of Brighton to get here.