MINOURA BikePit-4 Instruction Manual

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
[Pillar Joint]
Recommended Tightening Torque = 8 N.m
bicycle storage stand
Top Rubber Cup
(with spring inside)
Direct Screwing Point
Red Caution Indicator
Clamp for Upper Pillar
(without plastic shim)
Front Wheel Hook
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
(Plastic)
Cap Bolt M6x15 (Do not loosen)
Metal Ring
8 N.m
Cap Bolt M6x20
Cap Bolt M6x15 8 N.m
Lock Plate
BikePit-4
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 difficulty 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 floor.
• 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.
• 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
floors.
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.
instructions manual
(ver.1.0 2017/2)