Apex Fat Tire Option

We have heard from transit operators in snowy northern cities, beach communities, mountain towns, universities, and many places in between. We are pleased to offer a solution that works for any transit agency that wants to offer the widest range of bicycle accommodations to encourage more bicycle and bus trips.

Fat tire bicycle trays and support arms are compatible with all new and existing Apex 2 and Apex 3 transit bicycle rack frames, for any or all bicycle positions. They can be added or removed from a rack in minutes.

The fat tire option consists of a wider bicycle tray and wider support arm. The fat tire option is compatible with 24”-29” diameter wheels and all tire widths up to 5.5", including narrow road bicycle tires. For smaller wheel diameters, such as 16" and 20", the standard Apex trays must be used.

Apex Standard/Fat Combination Racks

Any Apex rack can be ordered as a standard/fat tire combination rack or retrofitted to become a combination rack. We encourage transit agencies to select standard vs. fat tire bicycle positions based on the anticipated mix of bicycle types in their service area. In areas where the bicycle racks are commonly used with bicycles with wheel diameters smaller than 24", which includes many BMX bicycles, folding bicycles, and children’s bicycles, we recommended offering at least one standard position per rack. In areas where there is significant use of fat tire bicycles, the transit agency may want to choose all fat tire positions, which may be installed seasonally or year-round.

Apex 3 with front and middle tire positions:

• The rear position of the rack is standard and can accommodate bicycles with 16"-29" diameter wheels, up to 3.2" wide tires, and up to a 48" wheelbase.
• The middle and front positions of the rack have fat tire trays and support arms. These positions can accommodate wheel sizes from 24"-29" and all tire widths up to 5.5"

Apex 2 with front fat tire position:

• The rear position of the rack is standard and can accommodate bicycles with 16”-29" diameter wheels, up to 3.2" wide tires, and up to a 48" wheelbase.

• The front position of the rack has fat tire trays and support arms. This position can accommodate wheel sizes from 24"-29" and all tire widths up to 5.5".