Metrobus racks

Good question. I’ve used the racks on the bus numerous times but never with fenders.

For what it’s worth, I have a rear hitch type rack on my Jeep that works just like the racks on the bus. I am able to use my fendered bikes on it. While I don’t “feel” it secures it quite as well because I can’t get the arm as high on the wheel, it’s never given me a problem. I would just make sure you don’t cover the fender with the arm, it’ll most likely break the fender. Rest the arm just off the fender.

I have fenders and have used the bike racks a number of times. The hook that rests on your tire can be placed on the front tire just ahead of your front fender and that will hold your bike in place. You don’t have to put the hook on your fender.
I have a road bike with fenders like these:

I also have a 3-speed “toodler” bike with old-timey chrome fenders and it works the same way.

This is a great question. Maybe I’ll take a photo next time.

I’ve taken my steel-fendered 26″ (x 1.95) bike on Fairfax County Bus Racks. The hook is supposed to go over the top of the tire(12 oclock) and it didn’t hold my bike very well at the 10/2 o clock position. A driver suggested that I bring a strap with me to help hold it down. I had a Rivendell “Irish Strap” with me and it helped quite a bit. So bring a strap with you if you’re not sure.