Bike Hire

Hire a bike for a forest adventure or test your next bike out!

If you are looking for a fun day in the great outdoors then try some off-road cycling at Swinley Forest. Mountain Biking is fun for all types of groups and for all of the family, the trails at Swinley can cater for all levels of ability.

All of our bikes have been chosen from the Vitus range to take on anything on the Green, Blue & Red trails of Swinley Forest. Swinley Bike Hub offers Kids Bikes, Hardtails, Full Suspension Bikes. If you don't fancy the hills so much, you can hire one of our E-Bikes to effortlessly take on some of the steep inclines at Swinley.

There’s more information about our bikes at the foot of the page to help you decide which bike is best for you. If you need any help making your selection, please contact us for a chat on

01344 360229.

Please note that Under 18’s must be accompanied by an Adult out and onto the trails if they are hiring a bike from Swinley Bike Hub

ALL BIKES COME WITH HELMET HIRE INCLUDED. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE YOUR OWN.

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Bike Sizing Guide

Kids 24" Wheel 4’1″ – 4’6″ (124 – 137cm)
Kids 26" Wheel 4’5″ – 5’1” (135 – 155cm)
Small 5’2″ – 5’6″ (157 – 168cm)
Medium 5’6″ – 5’10” (168 – 177cm)
Large 5’10” – 6’2″ (177 – 188cm)
Extra Large 6’2″ – 6’7″ (188 – 200cm)

Vitus Mainland Demo Centre

Have you caught the Mountain Biking Bug? Are you looking for your next Bike for the trails? Swinley Bike Hub is the only place on the UK Mainland you can ride a Vitus MTB before you buy one. Vitus has a huge cycling heritage and their relatively new MTB range has taken the market by storm. Winning numerous coveted awards, the Vitus MTB range something to be admired. Whether you are looking for a gentle whizz around the sweeping berms of the Blue Trail, or fancy a session on the Red Trail including the ever-popular 'Clubhouse' we have a bike for you. Our range includes bikes with 27.5" wheels and 130mm travel or if you fancy going big, why not try 160mm travel and 29er wheels. See the bike range below for more detail.

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Our range of bikes

Kids bikes

Swinley Bike Hub is the UK Demo Centre for Vitus bikes and is the perfect place for your kids to experience riding in a safe, fun environment. We have balance bikes for younger kids looking to learn how to ride and we have bigger bikes for bigger kids. The Vitus Nucleus 24" and 26" are perfect for 8-12yr olds starting out on trail riding.

Hardtails (Standard MTB)

The Vitus Sentier readies itself to be the perfect hardtail for the demands of the trails at Swinley. This bike lets you feel in total control and gives you confidence when riding what Swinley throws at you. The Sentier with its 1x11 Shimano Deore drivetrain will help you up the hills and Marzocchi Z2130mm travel forks will help it become playful and nimble when you point it back down! The perfect partner for beginner and intermediate riders.

Standard Full Suspension

Swinley Bike Hub is the UK Mainland Demo Centre for Vitus Bikes. The Vitus Mythique 29 VR has been chosen for its modern geometry and dependable components with a setup to give you the confidence to really push you to the next level of riding. With the Mythique’s X-Fusion shock and forks, give 130mm of travel allowing you to keep planted when the Swinley trails get rough. With Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain it will help you smash the hills whilst the Shimano hydraulic brakes will help you on the other side. The Mythique is the perfect bike for intermediate to advanced riders or those who prefer a little more comfort when the going gets rough.

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