Transit Bike Racks

Sportworks bicycle racks are the most dependable and widely used solutions for transit.

3-Position Transit Bike Racks

The Apex 3™, Trilogy™, and Apex 3 RL are 3-position commercial transit vehicle bicycle racks that help maximize the carrying capacity of bikes on the front of commercial vehicles.

The Apex 3 is our modular 3-position bike rack and it has the most compact layout of any 3-position transit rack. The Apex 3™ is recommended for use on full-sized, cutaway and paratransit vehicles.

The Trilogy (DL3) is Sportworks original 3-position rack designed for carrying up to three bikes on full-sized 102" wide transit vehicles.

The Apex 3 RL is our newest edition to the Apex family. We designed it for customers who want the superior features of the standard Apex 3 rack in a slightly more compact package or need a more compact 3 position rack due to bus length laws.

Apex Racks are E-Bike Ready and Fat-tire Compatible

Bikes up to 75lbs;
Tires up to 5.5" wide

Already have Apex racks and want to fit fat tires? 
Request a Quote for a retrofit kit.

2-Position Transit Bike Racks

The Apex 2™, DL2, and DL2 NP transit bike racks accommodate up to two bicycles on the front of transit vehicles. Our 2-position racks are a great option for agencies who don't have high capacity demands.

The Apex 2 is our modular 2-position transit bike rack and it is the latest addition to our full line of transit tough bike racks.

The DL2 is the bike rack that started it all. Used by hundreds of transit agencies throughout North America, this all steel design remains a popular choice for carrying up to two bikes.

Measuring 10" less than the DL2, the DL2 Narrow Profile offers the most compact footprint of any 2-position rack making it ideal for small transit vehicles including cutaways.

The Veloporter™ 2 provides excellent value and functionality in a compact rack that transport up to two (2) bicycles. The Veloporter is a fully modular design with a stainless steel frame and flexible molded composite trays.


1-Position Transit Bike Racks

The Apex 1™ is an easy-to-use, compact solution ideal for smaller vehicles and on-demand/microtransit service.

The Apex 1 is ideal for smaller vehicles, microtransit and on-demand service.


Pivot Plates and Mounting Options

All of our bicycle racks need a pivot plate and a Mounting Bracket / C Bracket / or a pair of Stand Offs to correctly install our racks for commercial use.

The 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.

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.

The Stand-Off is the most common bracket type used by. most vehicles to attach front of vehicle bicycle racks.

The C-Bracket is a common bracket type used to attach front of vehicle bicycle racks.


Our Standard Pivot Plate is an essential part of our bicycle rack systems by providing the mounting and pivot point for all of our standard bicycle racks.

The Apex Pivot Plate is an essential component of the bicycle rack system for all Apex bicycle racks by providing the mounting and pivot point for all of our Apex bicycle racks.

Interior Transit Bike Racks

Interior bicycle racks maximize the carrying capacity for transporting bikes. Our interior racks are great for BRT systems, Rail, Ferries, or onboard buses. Our responsive in-house engineering team will create a customized layout and work with our customers to ensure our interior racks meet their individual needs.

Recognizing the rise in people commuting via rail with their bicycles, Sportworks has released their newest offering to the market, the SpinLock interior bike rack. This rack is designed for use on bus rapid transit vehicles as well as railcars. Patent Pending.

Motivated by the need for more capacity, the InterLock is ideal for safely transporting bicycles inside buses and other transit vehicles.

The SwingLock was designed to safely and securely transport bikes inside rail cars and commuter trains.

The Luggage Bay Bike Rack was designed to carry up to two bikes in the luggage compartment of Motor Coach Industries (MCI) and VanHool transit vehicles.


Maximize bike density in height constrained areas with the Angled Hook Bike Rack designed for the interior of transit vehicles including, rail cars, bus rapid transit, and ferries.

Other Transit Bike Products

Accommodate bikes with extra wide tires (up to 5.5" wide), commonly known as fat tire bikes. These modular wheel trays are available for Apex 3, Apex 2 and Apex 1 transit bike racks.

The first and only way to automatically count bikes on your buses.

Increase revenue with our integrated ad panel designed to fit our transit racks.

Safely transport up to 16 bikes in a single trip.

The Demonstration Stand is a portable solution to allow transit passengers to practice loading and unloading any Sportworks Transit Bike Rack without a vehicle present.