cycleWASH® Station

mini STATION — the manual cleaning station.

Manual open-air wash station. Self-service, no mains power needed — provided compressed air at 6–8 bar and at least 160 l/min is available.

Manual Permanent Install Upgradeable

The cycleWASH® Cleaning Station is a manual bicycle wash system designed for permanent outdoor installations. Weatherproof housing, modular design, and upgradeable to a semi-automatic mini Basic machine.

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The Cleaning Station

The cycleWASH mini STATION is built for one job and built to do it thousands of times: robust, self-service bike cleaning in high-traffic public spaces. Bike parks, trailheads, cycle hubs, campsites and municipal stations — anywhere riders arrive muddy and expect to leave clean.

It runs without an electrical supply wherever compressed air at 6–8 bar and at least 160 l/min is available — that air drives the LuftWash gun. Riders roll the bike onto the platform, wash it down by hand, and finish it dry with LuftWash, our air-based drying system — no power connection, no complicated controls, no attendant. Just a fresh-water hook-up in STANDARD mode and a wash that uses roughly one litre of water each time, a fraction of an ordinary hose. In STANDARD mode with a fresh-water connection it uses around five litres.

The whole unit is stainless steel, engineered to shrug off weather, grit and constant public use with minimal maintenance. At a compact 146 × 103 × 122 cm it fits a 4 × 3 m footprint, and its ~100 kg build stays put exactly where you install it. Self-service by design, it turns bike cleaning into a service you offer without adding a task to anyone's day.

Engineering Excellence

Key Features

1

Manual Operation with LuftWash

User-friendly hand cleaning with integrated cleaning gun.

2

Robust Stainless Steel Construction

Full stainless steel housing for maximum durability.

3

Wheel-Turning Rollers

Rest the rear wheel on the rollers and turn the wheels by hand for even chain oiling.

4

High-Throughput Design

Optimized for public spaces and high-frequency usage.

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Minimal Maintenance Required

Robust design with few wear parts and easy access.

6

Fresh Water Connection

Direct fresh-water connection for continuous operation in STANDARD mode.

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~3 L / Wash

Roughly three litres of water per wash in ECO mode, about twelve litres in STANDARD — a fraction of an ordinary hose.

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Upgradeable to mini Basic

Upgrade at any time to the semi-automatic mini Basic machine.

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Compact Footprint

146 × 103 × 122 cm — fits a 4 × 3 m footprint.

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Solar Power Option

Optional solar panel and battery pack for mains-independent operation.

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Minimal maintenance

No daily servicing: brushes, pumps and filters are built to run for years, and a short weekly check is all a site needs.

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How It Works

1

Push Bike In

The bicycle is pushed into the station via the precision guide rail.

2

Clean with LuftWASH Gun

Use the LuftWASH gun to thoroughly clean the bike — frame, components, and hard-to-reach spots.

3

Ready to Ride

In just minutes your bike is cleaned, maintained, and ready for the road.

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ECO vs STANDARD Mode

ECO Mode

  • Water only — no chemicals
  • Closed-circuit water system
  • ~3 L per wash cycle
  • Ideal for light soiling
  • Minimal operating costs

STANDARD Mode

  • Fresh-water connection for deeper cleaning
  • Better results on heavy soiling
  • Higher throughput for busy sites
  • Recommended for permanent installations
  • Still no mains power — compressed air only (6–8 bar, from 160 l/min)
Built to Last

Equipment Details

Optional Equipment

  • luftWASH
  • Pre-cleaning catch tank & ramp set
  • Upgrade to the semi-automatic mini Basic
  • High-performance compressor — where no compressed air is available (needs mains power)
  • Payment system
cycleWASH Station with bicycle, ramps and LuftWASH gun

A service you can sell around the clock

The Station is customer-operated, so the wash earns on its own schedule — outside opening hours, at the kerb, next to the parking or the rental counter.

01

The rider arrives

No appointment and no staff involved — the rider walks up and starts a wash.

02

The station takes payment

Contactless or app payment as an option, so the wash settles itself.

03

The bike goes home clean

A visible, self-explaining service that keeps the location busy between visits.

24/7customer-operated
~3 minper wash
No staffrequired per wash
1.5 m²floor space, without ramps

Operating hours, payment options and siting depend on the equipment specified and on local permissions. Floor space is the machine footprint without ramps.

Packaging & freight

Two ways to ship it

Every machine leaves the works either pallet-wrapped or crated. Pallet wrapping is lighter, cheaper and quicker to unpack; the crate is built for the long journeys and is worth keeping. Whichever you choose is quoted as a separate line.

A cycleWASH mini wrapped in film on its pallet, strapped and labelled in the works
cycleWASH Pro inside its plywood crate, styrofoam lining lifted off
The closed cycleWASH crate standing on its pallet
  • Pallet-wrappedStrapped to its own pallet with corner protection and stretch film, at standard pallet dimensions — it travels as general cargo and comes off in minutes.
  • CratedA plywood box built to the machine, styrofoam-lined on a reinforced pallet, dimensioned for container and air freight.
  • The crate is screwed, not nailedIt opens with a cordless screwdriver and closes again — nothing is prised off or destroyed on arrival.
  • And the crate has a second lifeKeep it and it houses the machine over winter, protecting it from frost at an outdoor site.

mini Platinum and mini Station: pallet-wrapped €400 net, crated €800 net.

Sized for the container

The machines stack, and a stack fits the width and height of a standard shipping container. A load carries machines rather than air, which is what keeps freight per unit down on export orders.

Two cycleWASH machines stacked and wrapped inside a shipping container, pallet truck in front
Four pallet-wrapped cycleWASH machines strapped along the bed of a curtain-side trailer

Start simple, upgrade later — the only bike wash on the market that grows with you.

Upgrade path

The upgradable mini STATION upgrades to mini basic at any time for €10,000 — the same machine becomes a semi-automatic wash with AntiGravity brush technology.

Engineering data

Technical Specifications

Dimensions146 × 103 × 122 cm
Space required4 × 3 m
Weightapprox. 100 kg
Energy1.6 – 3.6 kVA depending on equipment
OperationManual — upgradeable to semi-automatic
ConstructionRobust stainless steel, built for high-traffic public spaces
MaintenanceMinimal — specified for unattended public installations

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See our machines in action — from compact Mini to fully automatic Pro.

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FAQFrequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about cycleWASH®

Nico answers our most-asked questions in 10 seconds — the full FAQ is below.

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What if a customer’s bike gets damaged?

The system is engineered so this doesn’t happen: a calibrated low-pressure spray and gentle EASYClick foam/PE Mylex brushes that never exceed pressure levels safe for electronics and delicate materials — field-proven on 1,000,000+ washed bikes. cycleWASH® is DEKRA safety-certified and protected by 33 international patents. That track record keeps the wash process uncritical from an insurance standpoint; our team is happy to walk through liability details with your quote.

What does maintenance really cost per year?

Fully predictable: the annual maintenance contract is €1,000/year for Mini and Station and €1,500/year for Pro — covering routine maintenance plus a phone hotline (Mon–Fri). Wear parts such as brushes, hoses, filters, pumps, roller-drive motors, and drive belts are consumables and billed separately.

What happens in winter / frost?

All models are designed for indoor and outdoor installation and are weatherproof. For outdoor operation below freezing, the water circuit should be drained down or kept frost-free — many operators simply move the machine indoors or pause operation for the season. Our team confirms the right frost-protection setup for your location with your quote.

Can it wash e-bikes safely?

Yes. The calibrated low-pressure spray system is specifically designed for e-bikes and carbon frames. Unlike pressure washers, it never exceeds pressure levels that are safe for electronics, drive units, and delicate surfaces — suspension components and electronic groupsets included.

What warranty do I get?

Limited warranty per our Terms & Conditions. Wear parts (brushes, hoses, filters, pumps, roller-drive motors, drive belts) are excluded. When you sign a maintenance contract, an extended warranty of 1–5 years — matching the contract period — is available.

How long does on-site installation take?

The cycleWASH needs no complex installation — place it, connect it, wash.

How much water and power does it use?

Very little: the cycleWASH Eco mode uses about 3 litres per wash, the Standard mode around 12 litres — comparable to a pressure washer. Power usage is between 1–5 kW peak depending on the configuration.

Purchase, rent, lease, or franchise?

Purchase: full upfront, 50/50 at time of order / delivery. Lease: flexible financing available on request. Rent: flexible rental options for seasonal and event operation. Franchise: partner program with a standard 3-year term and purchase option.

How fast does it pay back?

It depends on your wash price and traffic: at €3 per wash and 50 washes/day, a Mini generates roughly €4,500/month in revenue — typical payback is 8–18 months. Run your own scenario in our ROI calculator.

Which model fits my location?

Mini — compact and mobile: bike shops, events, hotels, smaller footprints. Pro — fully automatic for high traffic: bike parks, large dealers, rental fleets. Compare all models on the machines overview.

How does cycleWASH® work?

The Mini uses wet rotating brushes to clean frame and wheels semi-automatically — push the bike through in three steps for a one-pass wash. The Pro is fully automatic — wheel in your bike, press start, and the machine handles cleaning and drying.

Can it run on solar power?

Yes! All models support solar power. All models can have integrated inverter, charger, and lithium batteries, making it fully self-sufficient for remote or off-grid locations.

What’s the difference between Mini and Pro?

The Mini is the world’s most compact bicycle washing system — semi-automatic, ideal for limited spaces. The Pro is fully automatic with options for integrated drying and compressor, designed for high-volume commercial use.

Is it safe for all bicycle types?

Yes. The hybrid brushes adapt to every frame and wheel size. It safely cleans standard bikes, e-bikes, cargo bikes, and more without damaging paintwork or electronics.

What maintenance is required?

Periodic water recycling filters need cleaning. Inspection and replacement of wear-and-tear parts during yearly maintenance — e.g. V-belts — keeps maintenance very low. Wash brushes on all our machines so far have never been replaced. Our team provides full training and ongoing support.

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What operators say

We have the perfect solution for bringing your bike back to a shine after a mountain-bike tour through muddy forest, or after a wet winter.
Peter WielandFahrradverleih Friedrichshafen
Proven Performance
1,000,000
Bike washes
Designed for up to
10,000
Operating hours
Solar & Battery Ready
Optional off-grid – low energy use runs on solar & battery
Made in Germany
Engineered in Cologne
33
International Patents
40 active filings
ECO
100% Biodegradable
Closed Water Circuit
DEKRA tested
DEKRA tested
CE
CE Conform
BSFZ – Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage
Certified R&D (BSFZ)