What is the most water-efficient bicycle washing system?

The cycleWASH OASIS station uses approximately 75 millilitres of fresh water per wash cycle in closed-loop mode — about 1/200th of a garden-hose wash (15-20 litres). Closed-loop water recycling captures and filters 85% of process water through a three-stage system (gravity settling, ceramic membrane down to 0.1µm, activated carbon polishing) audited by TÜV Süd to ISO 14046.

How does cycleWASH save water compared to manual washing?

A standard garden-hose wash uses 15-20 litres of fresh water per bike. The cycleWASH Mini and Pro use about 3 litres per wash in ECO mode (closed-circuit recirculation); STANDARD mode uses around 12 litres per wash via a permanent fresh-water connection — the ECO figure is roughly 80% less than a garden hose (15-20 litres). With the closed-loop recycling module, fresh-water consumption drops to 75 millilitres per wash, a 99.5% reduction. Brushes and pressurised water under 2 bar do the cleaning work, so volume isn't required for performance.

What is the best automated bicycle washing system for hotels and tourism?

For cycling-tourism hotels, the cycleWASH Mini Platinum is the standard recommendation: stainless-steel build, 2 m² footprint, garden-hose connection, no electrical install required for the solar variant, and 3-minute wash cycle. Bett+Bike certified hotels report 18-24% more cycling-specific bookings after listing the amenity on Komoot, Bikeline, and Google Business. For high-traffic resorts, the Pro Platinum handles 60-80 washes per day continuously.

How much does a bicycle washing machine cost?

The compact cycleWASH Mini Station starts at €13,990. Mini Basic (semi-automatic): €24,990. Mini Platinum (full stainless steel): €27,990. Pro line (commercial-grade automatic): from €38,000. Pro Platinum: €42,000. OASIS multi-station installation: €45,000-120,000 depending on configuration (units, water-recycling, solar canopy, civil works). Leasing and bike-wash-as-a-service (BaaS) options are available with no capital outlay.

Is the cycleWASH safe for e-bikes and carbon frames?

Yes. The wash cycle uses pressure under 2 bar — well below the 4 bar IP54 threshold tested by Bosch, Shimano, Yamaha, and Brose drive units, and below the 6 bar threshold where pressure can force water past disc-brake piston seals. Bosch, Shimano, and Yamaha explicitly allow automated brush washing in their published e-bike maintenance guidelines. Across the installed base, over 800,000 carbon-frame washes have been logged with zero reported frame damage.

What is a bicycle washing machine and how does it work?

A bicycle washing machine is an automated cleaning station that washes a bike in 60-120 seconds using rotating brushes, low-pressure water (under 2 bar), and biodegradable detergent. The rider rolls the bike onto a centring tray, taps a contactless payment, and the machine runs a pre-soak, brush, and rinse cycle. cycleWASH machines are solar-powered or battery-operated, recycle up to 85% of water, and are certified safe for e-bikes, carbon frames, and disc brakes.

Where can I install a public bicycle washing station?

Common installation sites include rail stations and transit hubs, university campuses, residential apartment buildings (200+ units), bike shops, hotels along EuroVelo routes, mountain-bike trail parks, corporate campuses, and municipal cycling corridors. Footprint requirement: 2 m² for Mini, 4 m² for Pro, 40-80 m² for OASIS. Connectivity: garden hose for water (no plumbing if solar-powered Mini), optional drain, optional grid backup.

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Open 24 hours. Unstaffed. Paid at the machine.

A self-contained bicycle wash with cashless payment built in — it runs unattended, needs no fixed fresh-water supply, and earns from the day it arrives. Bike shops, hotels, campsites, employers and city authorities in 24 countries run one.

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1,000,000+ bikes washed
24 countries
33 patents granted (40 filed)
Made in Germany

We produce manual, semi-automatic, fully automatic. All made in Germany.

cycleWASH builds patented bike washing systems that clean a bicycle in minutes and recycle the water they use — one machine for a workshop corner, or a full multi-bay site. Built for dealers, municipalities, rental fleets and workshops. With contactless payment and remote monitoring they also run unattended, as 24/7 self-service installations that earn while the shop is closed.

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cycleWASH mini Platinum

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cycleWASH mini Station

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Only with cycleWASH®: integrated drying & compressor

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Which machine fits?

Two questions, as a general guideline. Where it stands and how many bikes a month point at the right machine; who operates it and whose bikes they are can move the answer, so treat this as a starting point.

Product Range

Three Systems. One Wash Principle.

From manual wash stations to fully automatic high-performance systems.

Manual

mini Station

Manual · Robust bicycle washing

The only bike wash on the market that grows with you. Robust stainless steel, built for high-traffic public spaces.

Manual operation
Robust stainless steel construction
High-volume throughput capacity
Minimal maintenance required

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mini Platinum

Semi-automatic · Single-pass cleaning

The smallest machine we build. Three steps and the bike comes out clean and dry. Fits on a standard Euro pallet.

120 × 125 cm footprint
Spring-loaded brush system
ECO mode: ~3 L per wash
Available in Basic & Platinum

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Fully Automatic

Pro Platinum

Fully automatic · Wash, dry & compress

The only machine on the market with an integrated dryer. Washes, dries and compresses — fully automatically.

Fully automatic operation
Integrated drying & compressor
Built-in solar power management
Available in Basic & Platinum

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Five systems, one principle: brushes and recycled water do the work, so a wash costs litres instead of hundreds of litres.

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What does it cost?: From €13,990 for the manual Mini Station to €52,000 for the Pro Platinum with wash and dry — net, ex works Cologne. Every machine is priced on the site; the selector above narrows it to one.
Does it take contactless?: Yes. All the common electronic payment systems: credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Coin operation is available as well, and the payment terminal is a factory option rather than a retrofit.
Does it need a fixed water connection?: It depends on the mode. In ECO mode the machine recycles its own water and needs no fixed fresh-water supply — the tank can be filled by hand, from buckets if need be. A drain connection is required in every case. In standard mode it draws fresh water for each wash instead of recycling it.
What electricity does it need?: 230 V / 16 A single-phase, through the cable supplied. Nothing three-phase, no special installation. For sites with no mains at all, the off-grid solar configuration replaces it.
How many bikes can it wash in a day?: A cycle takes about three minutes in fast mode, or around five in premium mode — so roughly twenty bikes an hour at the quicker setting. In practice your opening hours are the limit rather than the machine, and because it takes payment itself and needs no attendant, those hours can be all of them.
Does it need a roof if it stands outside?: No — it is built to stand in the open with no cover or canopy. A canopy is still worth having for the people using it, in strong sun or rain. The installations that work best go a step further: a bench to wait on and to set belongings down, a vending machine for soap, water, snacks and coffee, and some planting so the spot looks cared for. Where the site allows it, a fresh-water and waste connection, and solar panels on the canopy roof, are a strong addition.
Can it stay outside over winter?: Yes. Drain the water down before the first frost and cover it with a box; it overwinters outdoors without being moved.

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Open 24 hours. Unstaffed. Paid at the machine.

We produce manual, semi-automatic, fully automatic. All made in Germany.

Ultra compact

Start simple, upgrade later

Only with cycleWASH®: integrated drying & compressor

Which machine fits?

cycleWASH Mini Station

cycleWASH Mini Platinum

cycleWASH Mini Platinum

cycleWASH Mini Platinum

cycleWASH Pro Platinum

cycleWASH Pro Platinum

cycleWASH Mini Platinum