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Apex+ is the transit rack designed to carry every kind of bike— from kids’ bikes to e-bikes and fat tires—effortlessly and securely. The universal, one-size-fits-all tray eliminates confusion about which position to use. 

For operators, Apex+ removes the complexity of tray selection and placement—no need to guess. Simply choose a 2- or 3-position rack, and every position is ready for any bike. 

Intuitive for riders, hassle-free for operators, and engineered for simplicity and peace of mind.

  • Accommodate any bike of any size.

    • Wheelbases up to 51" 

    • Wheel diameters 16"-29"  Tires up to 5" wide 

    • Bikes up to 75 lbs each

  • Ratcheting arm locks bikes in place with unmatched stability.

  • Identical tray halves make repairs faster, easier, and cheaper.

  • Engineered to last the life of the bus.

  • Withstands unexpected impact, vibration, and abuse.

  • Backwards compatible: Apex+ installs onto existing Apex pivot plates, no modifications, no hassle.

Digitally Enabled

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

Velolink™

Velolink delivers real-time, fleet-wide bike rack usage data, giving transit teams the insights needed to optimize service. Plan smarter, operate more efficiently, boost ridership - while substantiating ROI.

Hardware

Apex Ten Second Bracket™

The Apex Ten Second Bracket (TSB) is an integrated pivot plate and bracket assembly that allows fast and easy removal of Sportworks front bumper-mounted bike racks for towing and maintenance.

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.

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.

Accessories

Torsion Spring Clip

  • Reduces the lifting weight when stowing and deploying the rack

  • Corrosion resistant design with stainless steel spring

  • Easily attaches to most Sportworks pivot plates

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

Pivot Plate with Deployment

  • Dashboard mounted light notifies driver when rack is deployed

  • Safety enhancement feature

  • Required in California