MINOURA BikeTower 20D Instruction Manual Download Page 1

(ver.1.0  2017/8)

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8 N.m

bicycle storage stand 

BikeTower20D

 instructions manual

Thank you for choosing the Minoura 

BikeTower 20D

.

BikeTower 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 2.1 and 2.7 meters high. 

BikeTower comes with two bike cradles, and it can be 

expanded up to 4 bikes and other items by installing 

optional bike cradles and attachments.

Read this instructions manual carefully before use for 

your safety, and keep on hand for future reference.

Part Name

Upper Pillar

(45mm diameter)

Bike Cradle

Cradle Arm

 (Right and Left)

Cradle Hook

Clamp

Top Rubber Cup

(with spring inside)

Red Caution Indicator

Pillar Joint

Lower Pillar

(45mm diameter)

Bottom Rubber Cup

(without spring inside)

Center Pillar

(40mm diameter)

[Pillar Joint]

Pillar Joint

 (Plastic)

Metal Ring

Cap Bolt M6x15
Lock Plate

Cap Bolt M6x15 (

Do not loosen

)

Cap Bolt M6x20

8 N.m

8 N.m

Recommended Tightening Torque = 8 N.m

Important Notes

• 

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.

• For standard 2-wheel bike only. Not for use with 

tandems or long wheel base bicycles.

• Each bike cradle is rated to hold up to 25 kgs.

If mounting heavy bikes, check the bolts often to make 

sure they are not loose.

• 

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.

• 

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).

• 

Do not install the pillar upside down.

NEVER use BikeTower horizontally. It is for vertical use 

ONLY.

• 

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 coating on the cradle hook may leave a mark on 

your bicycle frame, especially in light colors.

  We recommend wrapping a piece of bar tape on the 

hook where it comes in contact with the frame.

• Depending on the bike size, you may have to change the 

clamp position from the fatter Upper or Lower Pillar to the 

narrower Center Pillar.

In this case, install the supplied plastic shim between the 

clamp and the pillar.

• 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.

• This product is subject to change without prior notice 

for quality and safety improvements.

Summary of Contents for BikeTower 20D

Page 1: ...ined 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 ...

Page 2: ...p the stand Loosen the M6x15 bolt of the Lock Plates move them to the mid zone of the Center Pillar and hold Loosen both M6x15 and M6x20 bolts to move the lower Pillar Joint upward Extract Insert the Center Pillar into the Lower Pillar Make sure the Lower Pillar comes until the end of the Pillar Joint plastic sleeve You will adjust the total pillar length at the Upper Pillar so you tighten the M6x...

Page 3: ...the Upper Pillar and try to pull down in order to confirm if the Pillar Joint is securely locked This confirmation must be done Minoura is not responsible for any damage or injury if this step is not followed If the stand has been set up properly but the remains too short contact your dealer and request replacement parts 12 To avoid any chance of the pillar falling hold the Upper Pillar to the cei...

Page 4: ...ar as a spacer Make sure the dual ribs are located on the single arm side see Fig M Upper Pillar Larger diameter Lower Pillar Smaller diameter Install Shim 2 Remove the Clamping Bolt from the side the Pivot Pin Fixing Bolt from the top and the Pivot Pin from the bottom in order to enable the opening of the clamp arms see Fig L Bike Cradle is deleted in this section for explanation 3 Put the Pivot ...

Page 5: ... finish condition We recommend placing a piece of bar tape between the hook and the frame or wrapping the hook with bandage in order to avoid direct touching each other Insert the 5mm hex wrench into the hole in the center of the Cradle Cap and loosen the inside Arm Connecting Bolt DO NOT REMOVE then the arms can move After adjustment tighten the bolt firmly How To Slide Cradle Arm How To Adjust C...

Page 6: ... 6 Contact MINOURA JAPAN 1197 1 Godo Anpachi Gifu 503 2305 Japan Fax 81 584 27 7505 URL www minoura jp Mail minoura minoura jp Made in Japan ...

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