A A A RIBBON Rack Co.,
Div. of Brandir International, Inc.
521 Fifth Avenue, 17th floor
New York, NY 10175-0038
Tel: (212) 505-6500
Toll free: (800) 849-3488
Fax: (212) 505-6813
E-mail: info@ribbonrack.com
Web site: http://www.ribbonrack.com
The award-winning Ribbon® Rack. The most innovative and unique bicycle rack
ever. Graceful curves of tubular steel, sculpted to fit, and enhance, any architectural
setting. The Ribbon® Rack. Recognized by the Industrial Designers Society of
America, "for its elegance and simplicity while providing maximum functional
security." And recognized by architects everywhere for its striking harmony
of form and function.
The Ribbon® Rack's unusual design makes all other bicycle racks obsolete. Its
open configuration saves space and keeps areas orderly. That's because the Ribbon
Rack holds twice as many bicycles as conventional racks in the same space. One
in each bend, and one on each end. The graceful design without sharp edges or
corners prevents people, especially children, from being injured. Its heavy duty,
rust-proof galvanized steel makes the Ribbon® Rack durable, maintenance-free and weather-resistant.
From its aesthetic form comes the Ribbon® Rack's principal function -- providing
maximum security for bicycles. Its heavy gauge, one-piece tubular construction
makes the Ribbon® Rack truly theft proof and vandal proof. Its open design allows
the bicycle frame and both wheels to be fastened securely and completely upright.
The Ribbon® Rack accommodates all size bicycles. Plus, all standard locks and
chains, including the popular high-security horseshoe-shaped locks, are easily
attached.
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- Maintenance-free
- One-piece construction
- Vandal proof
- Heavy duty, rust-proof galvanized steel
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- Accommodates all locks
- Compatible in all architectural settings
- Fits all bicycles
- Maximum security
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- Safe... No sharp corners or edges to injure
- Weather resistant
- Space-saving
- Reasonably priced
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Ribbon® Rack is available in a variety of sizes which will accommodate from
3-13 bikes.
COLORS (Painting/Coating) - Painting or coating the rack will result in
a maintenance problem, as no coating will withstand the abuse of bicycles. Powder
coating cannot be maintenanced; an enamel finish will chip. A A A RIBBON® Rack
Co. has the best solution where color is essential. Please see painting
instructions
MATERIALS - Steel tubing or aluminum are not suitable materials for a bicycle
rack. Pre-galvanized material will flake and crack during manufacture. A A
A RIBBON® Rack Co. uses heavy-duty steel pipe, hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication
to provide security and durability.
MANUFACTURE - Hydraulic bending with a mandril, as used by A A A RIBBON® Rack
Co., insures smooth and aesthetic curves on The RIBBON® Rack. Press bending
leaves an indentation; other methods flatten outer curves and crimp inner curves.
All standard units made from:
ASTM A53 SCHEDULE 40 steel pipe (2.375"OD x .154 wall), hydraulically bent
with a mandril, hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.
Installation Methods:
inground anchor mount (standard)
freestanding mount (optional & extra)
surface flange mount (optional & extra)
The RIBBON® RACK is available in ASTM A312 SCHEDULE 40 TP 304 stainless steel,
satin #4 finish (optional & extra).
If mounting rack 'parallel' to a wall, please leave 2½' (feet) from the
wall and 4½' (feet) on the other side of the rack for bicycles.
If mounting rack 'perpendicular' to a wall, please leave a minimum of 1½'
(feet) from the wall as the end counts as a space.
If racks are to be placed in 'parallel,' please allow 12' (feet) on center of
spacing between the racks. This permits 4½' (feet) clearance for bicycles
on each rack with a 3' (feet) common area in between for ingress and egress.
If racks are to be placed in 'series,' please allow a minimum of 2' (feet) on
center to achieve maximum rack capacity. Please note: the racks can be placed
1' (foot) on center to achieve a 'continuous' look but will result in a loss
of one space as the end position counts as a space.
1) Measure centerline of end post to centerline of endpost to determine spacing
for footing (holes). [For model RB-05, spacing is 3'; RB-07, spacing is 5';
RB-09, spacing is 7'; RB-11, spacing is 9'.]
2) Prepare footings (holes) approximately 8" wide by 12" to 48" deep
depending on frost conditions.
3) Use 1½" high wood block for spacing between lower U-bends of
rack and the ground.
4) Place anchoring bolts through the holes near the bottom of each end of
the rack.
5) Place Ribbon® Rack in prepared holes, making sure lower U-bends are resting
on the 1½" high wood block.
6) Pour cement and level rack.
7) Support until dry and remove wood block.
We recommend using an outdoor spray paint called KRYLON. It comes in a wide
variety of colors and can be found in just about any hardware store.
Clean surface to be painted with vinegar, removing all dirt, grime, etc. Rinse
off, dry up and apply paint directly to galvanized surface. Maintenance when
necessary.
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