Fix it yourself
Simple Bike Repair Guides
Easy jobs you can do at home with basic tools — from punctures to brakes and gears. If it doesn't go to plan, bring it in to the workshop in Hove.
Guides
Pick a fix
20–30 min · Easy
How to fix a bike puncture
Find the hole, patch or swap the tube, and stop it happening again.15 min · EasyHow to adjust bike brakes
Tighten spongy rim and mechanical disc brakes and line up the pads.15 min · MediumHow to adjust bike gears
Stop skipping and clunky shifts with a few turns of the barrel adjuster.10 min · EasyHow to clean and lube a chain
A quiet, smooth chain in ten minutes — and parts that last longer.5 min · EasyBike tyre pressure guide
What pressure to run for road, hybrid and mountain bikes, and how to check it.2 min · EasyThe 2-minute bike safety check
Air, brakes, chain, quick releases — check these before every ride.20 min · EasyWinter bike maintenance checklist
Keep riding through a wet, salty Brighton & Hove winter.Book in two minutes
Pick what's wrong, see a rough price and time, choose drop-off or collection. Or just drop in — no booking needed in opening hours.