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.

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Fietsstations

Openbare fietspunten

Fietsenstallingen

Overdekte faciliteiten

Deelfietsvloten

Vlootonderhoud

Fietsverhuur

Verhuuraanbieders

Bedrijven

Bedrijfsfietsprogramma's

Fietsregio's

Toeristische bestemmingen

Evenementen

Festivals en wedstrijden

Promotiebureaus

Marketingactivaties

Toerisme

Hotels en resorts

Fietsdealers

Extra service

Fietswerkplaatsen

Reparatiewerkplaatsen

Stadsfestivals

Gemeentelijke evenementen

Fietsroutes

Trailhead-services

Outdoor-events

Avontuursporten

Tankstations

Aanvullende service

Integratie

Sociale ondernemingen

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Business Use Cases — based on market research data

Washes per Month 250

50 1500

Price per Wash €9

€5 €20

Operating Months / Year 12 months

6 months 12 months

Cost per Wash €0.35

€0.1 €2.0

Fixed Monthly Costs €150

€0 €1000

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Payback Period

8 months

until your investment is fully recovered

5-Year Net Profit

€16,260

after machine cost deducted

Annual Revenue

€18,750

Annual Costs

€620

Annual Profit

€18,130

Monthly Income

€1,511

Total Financing Cost

€0 (Cash)

5-Year ROI

325%

return on your investment

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*Based on cycleWASH® Business Case Model. Variable costs include water, soap, power per wash. Fixed costs cover rent, insurance, maintenance. Payment processing at 3%. Net prices excl. VAT.
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