Eastbrook Cycle Shelter

The Eastbrook Cycle Shelter is a premium, high-security cycle shelter and enclosure within BSC's premium bike shelters range, originally developed for a longstanding client requiring maximum security combined with strong architectural appeal. The result is one of BSC's most specified premium enclosures, a structure that delivers independently tested perimeter security without compromising the visual quality expected on high-specification commercial, residential, and public sector developments.

Construction and Security

The Eastbrook is fabricated from an 80mm box-section mild steel frame - the same uprated structural frame used across BSC's premium shelter range - combined with 358 high-security anti-climb mesh panels as standard. The 358 mesh (named for its 76.2mm x 12.7mm aperture) is one of the most widely specified anti-climb, anti-cut mesh systems available, providing a high-resistance perimeter barrier that significantly deters and delays forced entry compared to standard welded wire or palisade alternatives. This makes the Eastbrook appropriate for high-risk environments where cycle theft is a documented concern and where a standard shelter perimeter would be insufficient.

An internal mesh lining is available as an optional upgrade for projects requiring an additional layer of security within the enclosure, a specification commonly adopted for high-density residential schemes, university campuses, and transport hubs where the value of stored bicycles and the volume of users make a secondary security layer worthwhile.

Timber Cladding and Aesthetic Integration

Where the security specification of the Eastbrook sets it apart from standard mesh enclosures, the FSC-certified hardwood timber cladding panels distinguish it from purely utilitarian high-security structures. The combination of 358 mesh and FSC timber across different elevations allows the shelter to balance security and aesthetics with mesh panels used on elevations requiring natural surveillance or ventilation, and timber cladding used on elevations facing public or architecturally sensitive aspects of the site. Nine timber cladding options are available, from treated softwood through to premium hardwoods, allowing the finish to be matched to the wider material palette of the development.

Lighting, Access Control and Locking

IP65-rated LED lighting with PIR activation is specified as standard, providing safe, energy-efficient illumination within the enclosure during low-light conditions. Access is managed via a single swing gate fitted with swipe card access control as standard, with alternative electronic and mechanical locking configurations available to suit the access management requirements of the scheme. The combination of controlled access, internal lighting, and high-security mesh delivers a layered security approach appropriate for managed cycle facilities at scale.

Rack Compatibility

The Eastbrook is supplied with two tier bike racks as standard, maximising cycle capacity within the enclosure footprint. Semi-vertical racks and toastrack systems are also compatible where lower head heights or alternative layouts are required. As demonstrated in the Nielsen Oxford installation - where the shelter accommodated in excess of 100 bicycle spaces with gas-assisted two-tier racking and Sheffield stands along the front elevation for cargo bike access - the Eastbrook is well-suited to large-scale, high-capacity cycle facilities.

Sustainability Options

An optional sedum green roof is available, as specified at The Everglades Hounslow development, adding biodiversity net gain and sustainable urban drainage benefits to the shelter's environmental credentials. All Eastbrook Cycle Shelters are British-made and backed by a 10-year manufacturing defects warranty.