Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.5 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.86 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.5 x 16.4 x 8.5 inches |
Item Weight | 680 Grams |
Brand Name | Topeak |
Warranty Description | 1 year |
Model Name | Explorer |
Color | 29er |
Material | Aluminum |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Topeak |
Part Number | TA2041-B |
Style | No Spring |
Included Components | Rack |
Outer Material | aluminum |
Size | Disc |
Sport Type | Cycling |
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Topeak Explorer Rack
Color | 29er |
Brand | Topeak |
Material | Aluminum |
Item Weight | 680 Grams |
Mounting Type | Rear Seat Mount |
About this item
- 6061 T6 tubular aluminium construction and stainless steel fittings
- Solid built-in mudshield
- Secure 4-point fixing
- MTX QuickTrack compatible with all Topeak TrunkBags & MTX rear baskets
- Carry loads up to 55lbs/25kg
- Wt. 680 g / 1.50 lbs
- Braze-On Type
- 6061 T-6 Hollow Aluminum
- MTX QuickTrack Series
- Max. Weight Capacity 25 kgs / 55 lbs
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Topeak Explorer Rack
EXPLORER 29ER (DISC) (W/O SPRING)
For 29" Wheel w/ Disc Brakes
A tough, tubular aluminum rear rack designed specifically for 29er mountain bikes equipped with disc brakes. The perfect rack for classic loaded touring, commuting or just running errands. QuickTrack compatible for use with any MTX TrunkBag and rear basket.
Specifications
Compatibility | MTX TrunkBags / MTX rear baskets |
Max Weight Capacity | 26 kg / 57 lb |
Weight | 680 g / 1.50 lb |
Attachment | Braze-on type |
Material | 6061 T-6 hollow aluminum |
Product Description
At to Peak, exciting new ideas for accessories are spinning at full speed and driving us ahead in a never ending cycle of innovation. From the dreams of our designers and engineers great cycling accessories are born - spun out from the ever turning gears of their collective imagination. From our humble beginning in 1991 our passion for cycling has evolved into the making of the worlds finest cycling accessories. In almost every category, our products set the standard of innovation, performance and durability. Products like our joeblow series floor Pumps, alien tools and race rocket Mini Pumps to our patented technologies like smart head, twin head, pressure-rite, quick track and quick click systems to the full Service prepstation and panobike App to Peak delivers the convenience and enjoyment your cycling customers deserve Products. Compatibility: MTX TrunkBags / MTX rear baskets
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ASIN | B005YPRCMA |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #62,204 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #44 in Bike Cargo Racks |
Date First Available | October 17, 2011 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, performance, and weight of the bicycle cargo rack. For example, they mention that the built feels sturdy, the adjustable extensions are great, and the system is simple, reliable, and well executed. That said, some like the value, and appearance. That being said, opinions are mixed on fit, and screws.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bicycle cargo rack. They mention that the built feels sturdy, the adjustable extensions are great, and it hasn't bent or dropped since they've had it. The system is simple, reliable, and well executed. The points are really chunky, which is good for strength, but they interfere with the attachment of the rack to the bicycle. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and durability.
"...The rack is rock solid. Several reviewers mentioned the need to bend the arms to fit their bikes, which nearly put me off...." Read more
"Simple and works for my commuter, handles pannier bags, strong...." Read more
"...It seems very secure and there is almost zero movement...." Read more
"...Through six months of use largely on paved streets, the finish has held up well, and shows fewer scratches and nicks than the paint on my bicycle..." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the bicycle cargo rack. They mention that the system is simple, reliable, and well executed. They appreciate the ease and speed of the MTX system, which makes it very fast and easy to install on all their bikes. They also appreciate the ability to drill the rack and remove the trunk in seconds. The bike tail light bracket is designed for bike racks and bolts up perfectly. Customers also like that the lock is easily disengaged.
"...All in all, this package makes my commute to work completely hassle-free and I am very glad I bought all three items. Fantastic work, Topeak." Read more
"Simple and works for my commuter, handles pannier bags, strong...." Read more
"...Instructions included large figures and were easy to follow...." Read more
"...Not that it's hard - it's a spring-loaded lock that is easily disengaged when you want it to disengage, but which will stand up to any conceivable..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the bicycle cargo rack. They say it works great, the proprietary grooved attachment tray works perfectly, and mounts and works fine so far. It's sturdy and useful, and the trunkbags are functional. The Topeak system has been very impressive, and they've proven quite handy.
"...The trunk bag really is superb...." Read more
"Simple and works for my commuter, handles pannier bags, strong...." Read more
"...bicycle fit my large (18") hybrid bicycle with some adjusting and works well, but the Axiom Journey Adjustable Cycle Rack, Black..." Read more
"...It is expandable, rugged and works well with Topeak's excellent line of clip-on lights, including the [[ASIN:B007GB2V5S Topeak Mega Red lite..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the bicycle cargo rack. They say it's lighter than expected, smaller bags are great when less weight and a small form factor is desired, and it' s a very sturdy and convenient way to carry what you need for the day. The fact that it' is weight rated to fifty pounds essentially means that you don't need to carry it.
"...rack also appears to be made of a thicker aluminum tubing, but is lighter...." Read more
"...Decent price; lightweight; took quite a while to install without much previous practice, so allow plenty of time...." Read more
"...The fact that it is weight rated to fifty pounds essentially means I don't need to worry much about how much I'm carrying, as is the case with..." Read more
"This thing is great. It's much lighter than I expected, but even stronger. I have no doubt it will hold well over its rated 55 pounds...." Read more
Customers like the value of the bicycle cargo rack. They say it's a good rack at a decent price, and it gives you the best immediate performance for the money.
"...Decent price; lightweight; took quite a while to install without much previous practice, so allow plenty of time...." Read more
"If you need a rack for your bike, this appears to be a decent rack...." Read more
"...I have no doubt that it's the best rack for the price. I will update in the unlikely event of any problems and try to add some pictures...." Read more
"...this is the best rack/bag system out there and it is therefore not the cheapest, though it is not overly priced given its quality...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bicycle cargo rack. They mention that the design of the arms is very good, and it looks pretty good. The rack is sturdy and lightweight, and does look manly. The finish is good, making it a good match with the Topeak MTX bags. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and appearance of this bicycle rack.
"...The first was a soft tail mount rack is it too was well designed and easy to install." Read more
"...The powdercoated frame looks great and I'm sure will stay corrosion free for several years to come...." Read more
"...Looks great with the MTX trunk bag (and Topeak handlebar bag).I purchase a replacement to re-install on the Motobecane...." Read more
"...The rail system (used with the matching bag and paniers) is very nice...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the bicycle cargo rack. Some mention that it fits perfectly, while others say that it may not fit their bike. The struts to stay tight against the frame, and the integrated pouch fits perfectly into the mesh compartment. However, some customers also say that the original brackets do not fit as they are, and that the rack barely fits horizontally on their 700C-wheeled hybrid.
"...And it folds up into it's own, integrated pouch, which fits perfectly into the mesh compartment on top of the Trunk bag, so it's always there when..." Read more
"...All that said, i like this rack a lot so far. It fit perfectly fine on my hybrid bike...." Read more
"...Yes, the straps are long, so I did end up with excess length tucked up under the rack, but since they don't appear to be in the way of anything, as..." Read more
"...the issues I had installing the Topeak rack, and are much easier to adjust and tighten than the ones that came with this rack...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the screws. Some mention that the rack feels solid, the hardware was all included, and the instructions are simple to understand. However, others say that the screws provided weren't long enough, it doesn't come with enough bolts, and it lacked mounting points on the seat stays.
"...In addition, that screw was slightly too long so it almost came through to the front side of the plastic mount when I tightened it up...." Read more
"...The included screws do fit, they just needed a little help with the proper size allen wrench...." Read more
"...points are really chunky - good for strength, but they interfere with the heads of the screws that mount the derailleur hanger to the dropout, so I..." Read more
"...I did have the holes on the read part of the frame and the screws worked correctly...." Read more
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I would give each of these products 5 stars on their own, but I am reviewing them together because I thoroughly recommend them as a set.
The rack is rock solid. Several reviewers mentioned the need to bend the arms to fit their bikes, which nearly put me off. I am so glad I took the chance, as absolutely no bending was necessary on my Trek 7.2 FX. Easy to install, and allows you to use the Topeak range of slide-on products.
The trunk bag really is superb. I much prefer putting stuff on a rack than in a backpack, as I hate getting sweaty back and having to carry around a wet back pack afterwards. But so often when attaching items with bungees, they are pain to put on, and then you spend the whole journey looking behind you to see if everything is still there. With this setup, it slides onto the rack in about half a second, and feels absolutely secure.
The side panels fold completely away when not needed into zip-up compartments, which is fantastic. The main compartment is not too big, but carries everything you would normally need to take with you to work. When transporting clothes, laptop, shoes etc, you need to use the side panels. It is deceptively cavernous when fully utilized. Sometimes I only realize how much stuff I've put in there when I take it off the bike to carry it. Luckily they include a shoulder strap for those occasions.
The waterproof cover fits like a glove whether you have both side panels out, or just one, or neither of them. And it folds up into it's own, integrated pouch, which fits perfectly into the mesh compartment on top of the Trunk bag, so it's always there when you need it.
All in all, this package makes my commute to work completely hassle-free and I am very glad I bought all three items. Fantastic work, Topeak.
All that said, i like this rack a lot so far. It fit perfectly fine on my hybrid bike. I have a step-through frame, so the top of the rear tyre is actually several cm higher than the bosses on the seat stays, so i did have to bend the little rods on the front of the rack down quite a bit to get them to reach. But it's fine, it just requires a little effort; if i can do it, anyone can.
This might be self-explanatory, but just in case it's not, i do have one tip regarding those rods: If you do have to bend them, bend them only as much as you need to to get the holes on the rods to line up with the holes on the seat stays. Don't try to get it perfect, just keep it in place with one hand and use the other one to screw it on. The tightening of the screws will easily bend the rods the rest of the way.
Other than that, installation is pretty straight-forward. The instructions were kind of confusing to me at first because they're in a dozen languages, but actually there are only four or five steps. Partially screw the rods onto the rack, then screw the rack to the drop-outs, then bend the rods and/or screw them to the seat stays. You can then optionally install a rear light mount on the back of the rack. All the screws are standard hex bolts (i think #5 but i'm not positive), except for the one that attaches the light mount (it's a Phillips).
As far as quality and usability, i've only recently got 'serious' about bikes, so i don't have experience with any other racks. But from my experience just with this one, i'd say it's pretty good. I use a Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EX with my rack, and i have no complaints. There is a 'foot' on the bottom of the bag that slides into the rails on the bike rack, which holds the bag down and prevents it from moving side to side. Then there is a clip on the front of the bag that clamps down on the bar at the front end of the rack, which keeps it from sliding off the back. It seems very secure and there is almost zero movement.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a rear rack. My only disclaimer is, again, what i said at the beginning -- i'm not a hardcore cyclist and i don't know much about the things that they'd be likely to worry about, like weight and carrying capacity. But for the average person at least i think it's great.
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