The Apex 3 transit bike rack sets a new standard for safety and performance in transit bike racks. The frame, wheel trays, and support arms have been completely redesigned to reduce bounce, and minimize the rack's footprint for better vehicle turn radius, headlight/turn signal visibility and improved safety.

The Apex 3 is the first 3-position rack recommended for use on cutaways (excluding Chevrolet 4500 and 5500) and other small vehicles measuring 96" or greater in width excluding mirrors, and is compatible with existing Sportworks mounting brackets. Other benefits include:

Modified wheel trays accommodate largest array of bikes with up to 29" diameter wheels, 3.2" wide tires and a 48" wheelbase
New support arm handles provide improved ergonomics and ease of use
Modular design reduces maintenance costs by allowing damaged and worn out parts to be easily replaced
Rugged stainless steel construction with anti-glare finish provides maximum corrosion resistance
Right hand drive configuration available
Optional fat tire trays and support arms accommodate tires up to 5.5" in width and a 51" wheelbase

For information about safety, vehicle requirements, or California State Law and bus length regulations please refer to our FAQs.

If you have specific questions about transporting E-bikes on bus racks check out this article: Transporting E-bikes On Transit Vehicles.

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All Sportworks bumper-mounted bike racks require a Pivot Plate, Brackets and Bolt Kit for proper installation.

Apex Pivot Plate

The Apex Pivot Plate measures 20” wide, and provides the mounting and pivot point exclusively for Sportworks Apex Series bike racks. The pivot plate is connected to bumper brackets, and enables the bike rack to move between the stowed and deployed positions.The Apex 2 Pivot Plate does not come with a torsion spring. However, An optional torsion spring available upon request. The Pivot Plate is powdercoated black.

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Sportworks offers two primary types of Brackets that secure the Pivot Plate and Bike Rack to a vehicle bumper.

Stand-Off

The Stand-Off is the most common bracket type, and attaches through holes drilled into the front of the vehicle bumper. Stand-Off brackets are available in a variety of lengths, and do not require removal of the bumper for installation. The following information may be required to determine the proper fit for your vehicle: vehicle make and model, vehicle year, bumper manufacturer and type.

C-Bracket

The C-Bracket fits around the bumper by attaching to the frame, and alleviates the need to drill holes through the front of the vehicle bumper. C-Brackets come in a variety of sizes, and require removal of the bumper for installation. The following information may be required to determine the proper fit for your vehicle: vehicle make and model, vehicle year, bumper manufacturer and type.

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Apex 3 Pivot Plate With Deployment

Dashboard mounted light notifies driver when rack is deployed
Safety enhancement feature
Required in California

Apex 3 Pivot Plate With Torsion Spring Kit

Reduces the lifting weight when stowing and deploying the rack
Corrosion resistant design with stainless steel spring
Easily attaches to most Sportworks pivot plates

Apex 3 Pivot Plate With Quick Release Hardware

Quick-release hand knob allows tool-less removal of bike rack from pivot plate
Provides fast and easy access to bus-front for maintenance and towing
Highly corrosion resistant stainless steel, zinc and copper construction

Apex 3 On A Demonstration Stand

Easily demonstrate bike rack loading/unloading without a vehicle present, for education or training purposes
Heavy-duty construction can support a rack fully loaded with 3 bikes
Fast and easy to assemble, disassemble, and transport
More information here: Demonstration Stand

Apex 3 With Ad Panel

Maximize advertising space and create a new stream of revenue
Heavy-duty construction is bus washer safe
Quickly and easily attaches to most Sportworks racks
Will require Torsion Spring Kit

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Sportworks Transit Racks - Quick, Easy and Intuitive!

Lower Rack

Approaching from the curbside, the rider lowers the rack with one hand while supporting the bike with the other hand. This durable rack is as easy to raise as it is to lower.

Load Bike

After lowering the rack, the rider places the bike into one of the rack’s open wheel trays. All bike positions are completely independent of each other, making it easy to load or unload bikes with others already loaded in the rack.

Secure Wheel

To secure the bike, simply pull the unique self-storing support arm out and over the front tire. The handle should be placed as close to the front brake and head tube as possible to ensure safety and security of the bike, and in all cases the handle must be closer to the head tube than the highest point of the tire.

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