Originally Posted by
mace2
On the bus racks I've used, you don't have to place the clamp right against the fork, you can put it a bit up on the wheel itself (it should have enough grip to stay there, I think). Though, maybe I'm wrong...
For the standard 2 bike Sportworks rack this is true. However, I've seen that the bus drivers have a multitude of opinions, so if they express one, I generally go with it. Arguing does no good.