Can Recumbent Bikes Fit On Bus Bike Racks? (in Seattle)?

Date : November 7th, 2009Category : Best Recumbent BikeAuthor : Editor3 Comments

I’m really wondering pretty specifically, if short-wheelbase recumbent bikes will fit on Metro and Community Transit (and I guess Sound Transit) bike racks on those buses in the Seattle area. I have a trike that I know won’t, the long-wheelbase bikes seem like they’d obviously not fit, but the short-wheelbase ones appear as though they might. If anyone has any experience with this and whether Metro and Community Transit will allow these on their racks, I’d appreciate it.

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  1. Sione™

    It might, but the width of it would probably limit the amount of bikes that can fit on the rack to just one.. yours

    November 7, 2009 7:50 am | #1
  2. ct

    Almost all bus companies use the same sport rack with the same dimensions.
    my bike has an 1160 cm wheelbase and fits if i turn the front wheel backwards, gaining about 4 inches. that is a Raleigh gruv with 26 inch wheels. It is the longest bike i could get on a bus rack
    so, if your ‘bent falls in this dimension, should maybe fit.
    the transit companies are quite helpful, San Diego publishes specifications.

    November 7, 2009 8:28 am | #2
  3. DougN

    wow, the above response seems unecesary,
    i have have never had a problem geting one of my bikes onto a bus rack with a recumbant when i broke down or the weather went south. as long as the wheel base is good you shouldnt have any problems.

    November 7, 2009 8:50 am | #3