Equipment checklist

The trails at Shredhill Bike Park are challenging and demanding on both bike and body. Therefore, only Mountain Bikes are permitted to be used on the trails at Shredhill Bike Park, hybrid bikes, gravel bikes etc are not permitted on safety grounds.

We recommend the use of appropriately sized, high quality, modern, long-travel, full suspension bikes with good quality hydraulic disk brakes.

  •  Before riding, always inspect your equipment or have it checked by a qualified bike mechanic and check for any damage after each run of the hill and especially after a crash, however minor. Do not ride on damaged equipment. 

  • Helmets are mandatory at all times when riding a bike at Shredhill Bike Park (ensure that your helmet meets standard EN1078 as a minimum, is less than three years old, is in good shape and properly adjusted. We highly recommend the use of full-face protection helmets with higher levels of protection such as ASTFM F1952-DH. Gloves, eye protection and body armour are also highly recommended. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SUITABLE HELMET, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RIDE IN THE PARK.

  • Inspect bike frame and forks for cracks, damaged or dented areas.

  • Ensure you have sufficient brake pads to stop your bike while descending; two working brakes are mandatory, and we highly recommend disc brakes for improved control.

  • Front and rear axles (quick release or bolt through type) should be tight.

  • Headset and stem must be secure with no looseness or play.

  • Tyres should be at least 1.5” wide with off-road tread. Check that your tyres are in good condition, with plenty of tread and no cuts or abrasions in the sidewall and that rims show no cracks or signs of weakness, all spokes should be tight and intact.

  • Handlebar and handlebar grips must be tight and unable to spin. Handlebars must have bar end plugs (or grips that fully enclose the end of the bars) installed. Due to the nature of our trails drop bars are not permitted.

  • Seat and seatpost need to be fastened securely and dropper seatposts checked that they are functioning correctly.

  • Check pedals are secure and do not have excessive play. Pedals with Toe Strap fastenings are not permitted to be used.

  • Suspension should be in good working order with no leaks or loose parts.

  • Fixed child carriers such as shotgun seats, rear rack seats or tag-a-long devices are not permitted.  Tow ropes may be used to assist riders up the hill but must not be used on descending trails.

  • E-bikes are welcome at Shredhill Bike Park, but they must be classed as an EAPC (electrically assisted pedal cycle), and the motor should not propel the bike beyond 15.5mph. Bikes with a throttle assist are not allowed.

Please Note: If a member of the Shredhill Bike Park team deems your bike to be unsafe they will prevent you from accessing the trails

Please ensure you have read, understood and carried out the equipment checklist outlined above. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure your equipment is up to scratch.