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.

⚡ Smart Wash Platform

SPIRIT — The Smart Wash Platform

Mobile app, IoT machine control, and 6 payment methods — everything operators and cyclists need for the perfect automated bike wash experience.

📱 Mobile App ⚡ Bitcoin Lightning 🔧 ESP32-S3 IoT 📊 Live Analytics 🏆 Loyalty Tiers 🎟️ Voucher System

Explore Programs Operator Dashboard

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Wash Programs

6

Payment Methods

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Loyalty Tiers

100%

Real-Time IoT

SPIRIT

SSmartAI-powered wash cycles that adapt to bike type and soil level

PPlatform forUnified mobile app, operator dashboard & payment gateway

IIntelligentMachine learning analytics for predictive maintenance & optimization

RReal-timeLive telemetry from every station via Walter ESP32-S3 controllers

IIoTConnected fleet of wash stations with remote monitoring & control

TTechnology6 payment methods, Bitcoin Lightning, NFC, QR & loyalty tiers

How It Works

From scan to sparkling clean in four simple steps.

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Scan QR Code

Open the SPIRIT app and scan the QR code on any CycleWash machine to connect instantly.

2

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Select Program

Choose from 4 wash programs — Eco, Eco Dry, Plus, or Plus Dry — tailored to your needs.

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Pay Your Way

Apple/Google Pay, card, Bitcoin Lightning, loyalty points, or QR code — 5 payment options.

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Watch Live Progress

Track your wash in real time with live status, motor telemetry, and estimated completion via MQTT.

Wash Programs

Four programs engineered for every bike and budget. Earn loyalty points with every wash.

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Eco

3 minutes • Water-efficient

€8

Earn 25 points

Gentle brush cycle
Eco-friendly detergent
Low water usage
Perfect for regular riders

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Eco Dry

4 minutes • Wash + Air Dry

€9

Earn 35 points

Eco wash cycle
Integrated air-dry blower
No drip ride-away
Chain-safe drying

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Plus

5 minutes • Deep Clean

€10

Earn 45 points

Extended brush cycle
Premium detergent formula
High-pressure rinse
Ideal after trail rides

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Plus Dry

6 minutes • Full Service

€11

Earn 55 points

Deep clean + premium rinse
Full air-dry cycle
Anti-corrosion finish
Showroom-ready result

5 Payment Methods

Pay however you want. From Apple Pay to Bitcoin Lightning — we accept it all.

Apple / Google Pay

Apple & Google Pay: One tap to pay. Fast, secure, private.

POPULAR

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NFC Tap Card

Visa, Mastercard, Amex — tap to pay at any station.

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Bitcoin Lightning

Instant Bitcoin payments via BTCPay Server. Zero fees.

NEW

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Loyalty Points

100 points = 1 free wash. Earn with every cycle.

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QR Codes

Scan QR codes for instant payment at any station.

Loyalty Programme

Earn points with every wash, unlock tiers, and ride for free.

🏆 100 points = 1 Free Wash • Refer a friend = 50 bonus points

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Bronze

0 – 499 points

1x

points multiplier

Earn points on every wash
Access to all 4 programs
Digital wash history

🥈

Silver

500 – 1,499 points

1.5x

points multiplier

All Bronze perks
1.5x point earning rate
Priority queue access
Birthday bonus wash

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Gold

1,500 – 4,999 points

2x

points multiplier

All Silver perks
2x point earning rate
10% off all washes
Exclusive monthly voucher

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Platinum

5,000+ points

3x

points multiplier

All Gold perks
3x point earning rate
20% off all washes
Free monthly Plus Dry wash
VIP support line

Operator Dashboard

Fleet management, real-time analytics, and remote machine control for B2B operators.

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Revenue Analytics

Real-time revenue charts, payment method breakdown, daily/weekly/monthly trends.

Revenue per machine / location
Payment method distribution
Peak usage heatmaps

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Fleet Management

Monitor all machines in one view — status, uptime, utilization, and maintenance alerts.

Live machine status (online/offline/active)
Remote restart & diagnostics
Maintenance schedule tracking

🎟️

QR Code System

Generate and manage QR codes for promotions, partners, and corporate accounts.

Bulk voucher generation
Usage tracking & limits
Expiry date management

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Customer Insights

Loyalty tier distribution, wash frequency, retention metrics, and referral tracking.

Tier breakdown (Bronze → Platinum)
Wash frequency analytics
Referral conversion rates

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Machine Control

Remote commands via MQTT — start/stop programs, adjust settings, read sensor data.

Remote start/stop wash cycles
Motor speed & temperature readings
Fault detection & alerting

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Pricing Manager

Set custom pricing per location, run promotional rates, and A/B test program pricing.

Location-based pricing
Time-of-day dynamic pricing
Promotional rate scheduling

🔧 ESP32-S3 IoT Controller

Every CycleWash machine is powered by our custom Walter ESP32-S3 board — real-time MQTT telemetry, Modbus RTU motor control via CFW500 VFD, OTA firmware updates, and fault detection.

MQTT Real-Time Modbus RTU CFW500 VFD OTA Updates Fault Detection Wi-Fi + BLE

Ready to Transform Bike Washing?

Whether you're a cyclist looking for the smartest wash or an operator ready to deploy automated stations — SPIRIT has you covered.

📱 For Cyclists

Download the SPIRIT app, scan a QR code, and enjoy a sparkling clean bike in minutes. Earn loyalty points and pay your way.

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🏭 For Operators

Deploy CycleWash machines with full IoT fleet management, 6 payment methods, analytics dashboard, and white-label options.

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10.000 horas de operação

Construído para Durar

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SPIRIT — The Smart Wash Platform

How It Works

Wash Programs

5 Payment Methods

Loyalty Programme

Operator Dashboard

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