Originally Posted by
prathmann
Quite a few transit systems do have a demonstration rack set up somewhere so you can try out the loading/unloading procedure with your bike. Call yours up and check if you still have concerns about it. But as long as your bike is a pretty normal type there shouldn't be any problem. The trough for the tires holds the bike pretty securely and keeps the front wheel from pivoting so the arm over the tire/fender does hold it in the rack very well.
They had a demo rack at the Bike Columbus Festival Friday. I did it. I'm glad I did, because I really had no idea how it worked previously.
Also, someone said to be sure not to leave your bike on the bus. My neighbor is a manager at our local transit authority, COTA. He's told me they get lots and lots of bikes that are left on the bus and are never claimed. Some junk, some very nice.