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Where's the BEST place to buy a bicycle in Brighton &/or Hove?
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Whizz Go off Waterloo Street or Baker Street bikes.
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Nothing too extravagant pricewise, just something to 'do a job'... I'm a complete novice when it comes to bikes, I don't even know what a decent make would be so all help appreciated!
I may get a bit salesman on you here now. I used to work in Evans Cycles in Brighton.
First thing I would say is, do you want a mountain bike because you think you might want to ride off road, or do you know you will definitely be doing off road riding?
If it is the second option then get mountain bike, otherwise get yourself a hybrid bike.
If you do want to go off road, you will need to spend £500 minimum, ideally more, to get a bike that will do the job. In terms of makes do not get hung up on who made the bike, most of them come out of the same six or seven far eastern factories any way. I advise you to visit all the bike shops in Brighton, try every single bike you can. Have a go on a few expensive ones too, so you can feel the difference and get a better idea of what you like and don't like. You will be able to tell which bike feels right to you after trying lots out.
Beeercan
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Personally when I got back into biking spend around £100 and if you are still into it around a year later around £500 / £600 buys a very good bike.
Also think what you intend to do, cycle to work or leisure cycling is not really mountain bike territory.
Also think what you intend to do, cycle to work or leisure cycling is not really mountain bike territory.
Yep go for hybrid if you want it for cycling around town/little bit of general fitness work (a mountain bike for around town is like a 4x4, not needed) - you could always look at a second hand one if you don't want to splash out.
Talking of which make sure you look after the bike you get, I see so many bikes around with rusty chains and flat tyres, which just makes them twice as hard to pedal - clean and lubricate the chain and sprockets once a week at least, check the tyres for bits of glass/nails etc before they work their way to far into it. 'Evans' seem to have a good selection and staff are helpful too £300-400 should get a very good starter bike.
Talking of which make sure you look after the bike you get, I see so many bikes around with rusty chains and flat tyres, which just makes them twice as hard to pedal - clean and lubricate the chain and sprockets once a week at least, check the tyres for bits of glass/nails etc before they work their way to far into it. 'Evans' seem to have a good selection and staff are helpful too £300-400 should get a very good starter bike.
Only ever bought a bike for my son in Brighton. Got it from Sydney Street Cycles and have to say they were very very good34064 Fighter Command
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The two best shops are Sydney Street Cycles or Rayment Cycles in New England Road.
Sorry, but they just are..........
Come to Berkshire and try Pedal On in Tadley , Banjo Cycles in Newbury, or Mountain High in Pangbourne. I'd rate them all just as highly 'cos I've bought my kit from them. Pedal On and Mountain High have great web shops too. Banjo Cycles really requires a personal visit.
Banjo Cycles fixed up my bike better than new after the Police recovered it after being nicked, it had to have new wheels and brakes, and they made it even better than before.
You MUST try the bike before you buy, any decent shop will allow you to do that ( like any good car dealer ) you'd be mad not to......
Sorry, but they just are..........
Come to Berkshire and try Pedal On in Tadley , Banjo Cycles in Newbury, or Mountain High in Pangbourne. I'd rate them all just as highly 'cos I've bought my kit from them. Pedal On and Mountain High have great web shops too. Banjo Cycles really requires a personal visit.
Banjo Cycles fixed up my bike better than new after the Police recovered it after being nicked, it had to have new wheels and brakes, and they made it even better than before.
You MUST try the bike before you buy, any decent shop will allow you to do that ( like any good car dealer ) you'd be mad not to......
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How are they just the best bike shops? The bike that is right for the individual is the key. Rayment and Sydney St are very good bike shops. So are Baker St, Evans and Freedom. They all stock a different range and have different strong points. If you go to Rayment you will get sold a Specialized (in all probability), if you go to Baker Street it will probably be a Trek etc. Shopping around is the answer not proscribing THE best shop.
Perkino
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Go second hand, you can pick one up for about £50. if you are using it alot in a years time then think about an upgrade but don't waste your money if your not going to use it.
Get a bike with flick shift gears, NOT GRIP SHIFT. front suspension is worth having but rear suspension is not all it's cracked up to be
Get a bike with flick shift gears, NOT GRIP SHIFT. front suspension is worth having but rear suspension is not all it's cracked up to be
34064 Fighter Command
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I'm just trying to answer the question asked by the OP, in my opinion I'd go to a Marin or Specialized stockist. It's all down to the staff in the shop at the end of the day, and neither of the two I mentioned would try and give you the hard sell ( which I detest ).
Laughing Gravy
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Freedom bikes George st off St James st. Great bloke who knows what he is talking about and he has always got some deals going. 
Sorry, not having a go mate. I have heard good and bad things about every bike shop in Brighton. I really don't think any of them are better or worse than each other, apart from the ones I mentioned earlier.
Eggmundo
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The company I work for have signed up for the cycle2work scheme which works out as an excellent saving if your in the market. Check with your employers- you have to purchase from Evans though which is no hardship. They were very helpful when I went in there looking for my new Specialised Rockhopper 
public school boy
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Firstly don't buy from Halfords. Know exactly which bike you want to buy ( research first ) then get best price off the web as it will save you money. If you want to splash the cash, get one built to your specification
It's a shame the Boardman range gets tarred with that brush, as they are very well, if not the best, speced bikes within each price bracket.