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bicycle storage stand
BikePit-4
instructions manual
(ver.1.0 2017/2)
Thank you for choosing the Minoura
BikePit-4
.
BikePit-4 is a very convenient and easy to set up bike
storage stand that can be installed in any room where the
ceiling height is between 1.7 and 3.1 meters high.
BikePit-4 comes with two sets of bike hangers. You can
add some more optional attachments on the pillar.
Read this instructions manual carefully before use for
your safety, and keep on hand for future reference.
Part Name
Top Rubber Cup
(with spring inside)
Direct Screwing Point
Red Caution Indicator
Clamp for Upper Pillar
(without plastic shim)
Front Wheel Hook
Important Notes
• For standard 2-wheel bike only. Not for use with tandems, long
wheelbase bikes, too small rear wheel bikes, quite heavy E-bikes or
DH bikes due to the difculty of hanging bike vertical.
• Max load limit of the pillar is 50 kgs.
Please note, if you hang only one bike the max load is 20kgs in
order to keep the stand balanced.
• Make sure the Front Wheel Hook is high enough to keep the rear
wheel from touching the oor.
• Check to make sure the Pillar Joint has remained secure by
pulling down the Upper Pillar after tightening the Pillar Joint Bolt
and the Lock Plate Bolt.
If the pillar has moved after tightening, discontinue using and
contact your dealer or Minoura directly. You may need to replace
the metal ring of the Pillar Joint.
• The pillar is supported by the internal spring applying pressure to
the ceiling.
Make sure that the pillar comes in contact with a stud or other
reinforced area of the ceiling otherwise the pressure may cause a
break through on dry wall or other non-supportive material.
[Pillar Joint]
Recommended Tightening Torque = 8 N.m
Upper Pillar
(45mm diameter)
Pillar Joint
8 N.m
Rear Wheel Hook
Clamp for Lower Pillar
(with plastic shim)
Lower Pillar
(40mm diameter)
Bottom Rubber Cup
(without spring inside)
Pillar Joint
Cap Bolt M6x15 (Do not loosen)
Metal Ring
Cap Bolt M6x20
Cap Bolt M6x15
Lock Plate
(Plastic)
8 N.m
8 N.m
• Use the supplied plastic tie to hold the pillar to the ceiling or the
wall to avoid the stand from toppling over if the pillar length was
shortened if there was an issue with the locking bolt.
Minoura is not responsible to any trouble if you don't use this plastic
tie correctly.
• Adjust the pillar length correctly. If the red plastic appears beneath
the Upper Rubber Cup, it means the pillar is not adjusted properly
(too short).
• Never use BikePit horizontally. It is for vertical use only.
• Do not install the pillar upside down. The narrower pillar must
come to the bottom.
• The pillar must be completely vertical, and not at any angle.
Failure to do so will cause the stand to fall.
• The rubber cap material may leave a mark on some ceilings or
oors.
We recommend placing a small piece of fabric or paper between
the rubber cup and the ceiling. Do not use a slippery material.
• The Front Fork Hook is covered in a vinyl tube to protect your
wheel. Some wheels may incur some damage to printing or decals
or the surface of the rim and we suggest removing the vinyl tube
and wrapping the hook with bar tape or a similar non-scratching
material.
• Depending on the bike size, you may have to change the clamp
position from the narrow Lower Pillar to the fat Upper Pillar.
In this case, remove the plastic shim from the clamp and install to
the pillar directly.
• The pillar is just a single pole so it's easy to turn. Do not place any
fragile items or sharp edge articles around the pillar.
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How To Set Up Pillar
Loosen the M6x20 bolt on the black metal ring of the Pillar Joint.
1
(Do not loosen the upper bolt)
Now the pillar is ready to extend.
Place the pillar on the floor, then extend the Upper Pillar toward the ceiling.
2
When the Top Rubber Cup reaches the ceiling, tighten the M6x20 bolt
temporally to fix the pillar length.
This is the exact size between the floor and the ceiling without compressing
the spring.
1) Extend pillar, 2) Adjust pillar length, then 3) Install in room.
<Step-1>
Loosen bolt
<Step-3>
Tighten bolt
8 N.m
Remove the pillar and lay on the floor.
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You will extend the pillar 20mm more. (see Fig. A)
Loosen the M6x20 bolt
1)
Extend the Lower Pillar 20mm more, then
2)
Tighten the bolt firmly. (tightening torque =
3)
Now you get the correct pillar length.
Loosen the M6x15 bolt, slide the Lock Plate along the groove on the Lower
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Pillar toward the Pillar Joint, then tighten the bolt firmly (
touches the Pillar Joint.
This works as a safety precaution to prevent the pillar from sliding even if
the Pillar Joint has loosened.
1) Place the Upper Rubber Cup against the ceiling then push up to compress
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the internal spring.
2) While keeping the spring compressed,
3) Slide the Lower Pillar and align it correctly while bringing it in contact
with the floor. (see Fig. B)
!
If you see red plastic part beneath the Top Rubber Cup
when you setup the pillar, it's the warning sign that the
pillar is not extended enough.
Remove from the ceiling, adjust the pillar length properly,
and try to install again.
8 N.m
)
8 N.m
) when it
!
<Step-2>
Extend 20mm more
(Fig. A)
Watch
<Step-1>
Push up
Tightening
Torque
8 N.m
Grab the Upper Pillar and try to pull down in order to confirm
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if the Pillar Joint is locked properly.
!
To avoid any chance of the pillar falling, hold the Upper Pillar to the
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ceiling or the wall with the supplied plastic tie, or directly hold the
Top Rubber Cup to the ceiling by screwing at the designated point.
(see Fig. C)
This step is mandatory and critical that you complete.
Wrap the tie around the pillar just beneath the Top Rubber Cup and
tighten it, put the screw in the hole on the tip of the tie, then screw it
to the ceiling or wall.
Make sure the area you choose to place the screw has a solid backing
such as a stud or similar. Do not install into dry wall only.
This conrmation must be done. If the pillar has
fallen down without this conrmation, Minoura
will not be responsible to any damage caused by
this accident.
If the pillar has been shortened even if you setup
properly, do not use the stand and contact your
local dealer or distributor in your country to get
replacement parts.
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Use the supplied
self-tapping screw
(3.5x16 or 3.5x25)
<Step-2>
Lift up
<Step-3>
Place on
oor
(Fig. B)
Direct
Screwing
Point
(Fig. C)
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How To Install Hooks
Install Front Wheel Hook and Rear Wheel Support to the pillar. Each bike requires one each.
Front Wheel Hook must be positioned at enough height that the rear tire doesn't touch the floor.
[Front Wheel Hook]
Front Wheel Hook should be installed alternately to avoid
conflicting the handlebar.
Both hooks must be set at completely opposite side. Narrower
than 180º angle should cause the bikes hit each other.
M6x18 Bolt
How To Re-Install Clamp Band
The clamp bands come pre-installed and they should
not need to be removed. However, there may come time
when adding options to the BikePit that you will need to
remove them.
!
The clamp is universal with no specic
direction. But the Pivot Pin must come
from the bottom. If you don't, you will
be unable to tighten the bolt with the
hex wrench.
M6x12 Bolt
[Rear Wheel Hook]
Rear Wheel Support will be
installed in the height of the
actual rear wheel axle.
If it's installed on the Lower Pillar, you
need to set the plastic shim in the clamp.
Just handing your bike from the top hook
doesn't keep the bike vertical.
In order to maximize space it's critical
that position the rear wheel correctly.
Set the clamp position that the bike becomes vertical when
the stay pulls the rear wheel at the furthest point.
Do not hook the rim nor the spoke.
The support stay should move, not completely fixed.
Pivot Pin Fixing Bolt
Flat Washer
Clamp
1
Remove the Pivot Pin and
the bolts from the clamp,
and wind the clamp arms
around the pillar.
Make sure the single side
arm is on YOUR right,
and the double side arm
is on YOUR left in this
sentense.
!
When installing the
clamp band to the
smaller diameter
Lower Pillar, you
must put the plastic
shim between the
band and pillar as a
spacer.
Make sure the dual
ribs are located on
the single arm side.
Dual arm
Single arm
Upper Pillar
(larger diameter)
Lower Pillar
(narrower diameter)
Put the Shim
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Pivot Pin
2
Put the Pivot Pin through all 3 holes
on the clamp band from bottom side,
and screw the Pivot Pin Fixing Bolt
with Flat Washer temporally.
Do not install the Pivot
!
Pin from the top.
You will not be able to
use the hex wrench.
Do not tighten the Pivot Pin Fixing
Bolt firmly yet.
If you tighten to much, the next step
will become difficult.
Clamping Bolt
8 N.m
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Turn the Pivot Pin to align the
thread hole to the side hole on the
clamp.
Screw the Clamping Bolt into the
Pivot Pin.
Caution On Front Wheel Hook
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Tighten the Clamping Bolt first, then
tighten the Pivot Pin Fixing Bolt firmly.
(
8 N.m
)
In-Use Style
8 N.m
!
The Front Fork Hook is covered in a vinyl tube to
protect your wheel.
Some wheels may incur some damage to printing
or decals or the surface of the rim and we suggest
removing the vinyl tube and wrapping the hook
with bar tape or a similar non-scratching material.
Warranty Period
Minoura offers
from the date of your purchase.
Any natural wear and the problems caused by miuse
or unapproved modification will not be covered by this
program.
For more details, read the enclosed
Warranty Policy
Also please regularly check our Minoura web site for the
latest information.
1-year limited warranty
card in the kit.
to this product
Minorua Limited
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Contact
MINOURA JAPAN
1197-1 Godo, Anpachi, Gifu 503-2305 Japan
URL: www.minoura.jp
Mail: minoura@minoura.jp
Made in Japan
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