Minoura Japan – Bike Pit

BikePit's lightweight alloy pillar is telescopic type pole, so it can be installed to anywhere the ceiling height is between 1.7 - 3.1 meters. The ceiling must be reinforced with the ribs and horizontal.
It doesn't require drilling to ceiling nor floor, so you are free from worry about room condition, especially if you are living in a lease room.

The upper rubber cup includes a strong spring inside. The pillar is pushed toward the ceiling strongly with this spring, so the ceiling must be reinforced with ribs, otherwise the ceiling amy be damaged.

BikeTower, P-500AL and GravityStand holds the bikes in horizontal, so they require at least the space as same as the bike length. It's nearly 2 meters. However, some people have difficulty to find out such large space between furniture or in the balcony.
BikePit hangs the bikes vertically so it requires only the space of 850mm width (in case of the handlebar width is 500mm). You can expect superiorly compact storage space by using BikePit.

We know some people worry if the vertical hanging style deforms the wheel, but we can say it's no problem at all.
Wheel is designed to be capable to support over 100 kgs rider's weight and the heavy shock from ground. So it must be durable enough to support such 10 kgs light weight of bike itself. We guarantee you can use BikePit safely.

On the latest BikePit (ver.2.1), the stainless band clip has been modified.

On the previous version, the rectangle nut was separated from the stainless band, so it was possible to lose the nut while assembling. And once you had removed the nut from the band, it could be possible to insert the nut in wrong direction (the nut is not square, but slightly rectangle) then you cannot assemble it correctly.
On the new version, the nut is welded on the band end to be much easier for assembling.

The previous band was universal on both the upper and lower pillar, but the new band has specific size and it's no longer universal. There are two different sizes; 40mm for upper pillar and 45mm for lower pillar. BikeTower contains each one.

Please be sure about this size difference, especially when you need to order one for replacement.
The larger 45mm size one has an engraved mark as "45" on the band surface. The smaller 40mm one doesn't have any engraving.

The recommended tightening torque for the M6 bolt on the stainless band clip is 5.2 N.m (= 46 lbf.in).

Minoura strongly recommends you to use a torque wrench for tightening the bolt at correct power.
However, if you don't have the torque wrench, you can tighten with the following power;

Apply 7.1 kgs (= 15.7 lbs) to the 75mm (= 3 inch) long hex wrench end.

• Check the ceiling condition before installation. The area where the upper rubber cup touches must be reinforced with the ribs. If it's just a panel without ribs, BikePit will break the ceiling.
• There is an indicator on the upper cup to check if the pole length is correct or not. Check it regularly. If the pillar length is shorter than required size, it should fall down.
• Depends on the ceiling and floor material, the rubber may leave stain. To avoid this problem, we suggest you to put a thin paper between the rubber cup and floor/ceiling. Do not use slippy vinyl.
• BikePit can hold up to 2 bikes. No more bikes allowed to add.
• Hanging bike on just one side will cause unsymmetrical weight balance. Precisely adjust the pillar length before using.
• BikePit is constructed with just a single pole, so it is possible to turn if you push the bike or cradle and may change the pillar angle. Make sure you set the pillar exactly vertical and don't place any fragile items around BikeTower.
• If you don't use the rear wheel support arm, the bike will not be vertical due to its gravity balance.
• Stainless band clip on ver.2.1 is no longer universal. You need to use correct size (40mm or 45mm) for each pillar.

Basket
A steel mesh basket to put small items
Helmet Holder
A stay to store a helmet
Shoes Holder
A chrome plated steel rack to store a set of shoes (with or without cleat)
Wheel Holder
An alloy bar to hold a pair of wheels

• SKU 400-2032-00
• Pillar Height 1,700 – 3,100 mm
• Hook Distance 350 mm
• Color Titanium
• Material Light alloy
• Net Weight 3.5 kgs
• MSRP US$119.99

Stainless Band Clip Design (ver.2 --> 2.1)
Changed from separated nut style to welded nut style. Two different sizes (40mm / 45mm)
Pillar Joint (ver.1 --> 2)
Changed to a metal reinforced type to increase durability

• Instructions Manual (Ver.2.1) (PDF 377KB) Revised on 25MAY10