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 500 millilitres in open-loop ECO mode (a 97% reduction). 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 90-second 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?

Entry-level cycleWASH Mini Basic starts at €9,900. Mini Platinum (full stainless steel): €13,900. Pro Black (commercial-grade automatic, 4 wash programmes): €18,500. Pro Platinum: €23,900. 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.

cycleWASH® Verzorgingsproducten

Professionele fietsreinigingsoplossingen

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Professionele fietsverzorgingsproducten – biologisch afbreekbaar & milieuvriendelijk

cycleWASH Saubermann – Bio Fietsshampoo

€11,49

cycleWASH Saubermann – Bio Fietsshampoo De bio shampoo voor volledige fietsreiniging. Hoge reinigingskracht voor ster...

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cycleWASH Pflegekraft – Bio Multifunctionele Reiniger

€14,81

cycleWASH Pflegekraft – Bio Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Lubricant Reinigt en smert tegelijkertijd met een oliegebasee...

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cycleWASH VetVrij – Bio Ontvetter

€11,40

cycleWASH FettFrei – Bio Ontvetter Krachtige dieptreinigering en ontvetting met extreem oplossingsvermogen tegen hard...

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cycleWASH Beschermschild – Beschermende Fietsolie

€6,90

cycleWASH Schutzschild – Beschermende Fietsolie Waterafstotende verzorgingsolie die nieuwe vervuiling voorkomt en de ...

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cycleWASH KettenVet – Kettingsmeermiddel

€5,70

cycleWASH KettenFett – Kettingsmeermiddel Hoogwaardig kettingsmeermiddel voor alle fietskettingen en bewegende onderd...

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Alle reinigingsformules zijn volledig biologisch afbreekbaar en vrij van agressieve chemicaliën. Ontworpen om de fiets en het milieu te beschermen.

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Dezelfde producten die worden gebruikt in commerciële cycleWASH®-systemen in heel Europa. Grondig getest.

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Speciaal ontworpen voor cycleWASH®-machines. Elk product, van filters tot borstels, is ontworpen voor perfecte integratie.

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cycleWASH® Verzorgingsproducten

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cycleWASH Saubermann – Bio Fietsshampoo

cycleWASH Pflegekraft – Bio Multifunctionele Reiniger

cycleWASH VetVrij – Bio Ontvetter

cycleWASH Beschermschild – Beschermende Fietsolie

cycleWASH KettenVet – Kettingsmeermiddel

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