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Explorer Rear Rack - Fits MTX Trunk Bags
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Topeak
Explorer Rear Rack - Fits MTX Trunk Bags
The Topeak Explorer rack, as its name suggests, is ready to head out exploring by bike! With a tough 6061 T6 aluminum construction and a top plate conveniently designed to clip right in with the Topeak MTX and RX trunk bags, your ready to go and out the door in no time. The hollow tubing makes for some a lightweight rack, and it mounts up to your standard eyelets for an easy installation. With an easy one size fits all design, the Topeak Explorer is your solution for fun!
- Tubular aluminum construction with 6061 T6
- Integrated top plate for RX and MTX trunk bags
- Weighs in at 590g
Specifications
Review Summary
LIKES
Easy Mounting (5),
Great Utility (5),
Good Asthetics (2),
Aluminum / Lightweig (5),
Durable (3)
WORKS FOR
Hybrid (2),
Road (1),
MTB (1),
Comfort (1),
Tandem (1)
Customer Questions
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asked by: a guest
Will this work on an e-bike with dual suspension and disk brakes! Looking for a bag that clips in a rack
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anwered by: jackivey
The rack might interfere with the rear suspension. It's hard to say if it will work without the bike in front of me.
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asked by: a guest
does it come with clamps so it will mount to a bike that does not have seat stay braze ons
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anwered by: mlewis
No, this comes with just the hardware shown in the photos.
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asked by: a guest
Will an MTX trunk bag and Ortlieb classic rollers fit this rack at the same time?
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Is this rack finished in Matt or Gloss?
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anwered by: canteau
It is closer to gloss than matte
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what is the width, length & height of this rack?
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anwered by: canteau
The Topeak Explorer Rack measures 34 x 14.2 x 41.5 cm
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How much weight will this hold?
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anwered by: canteau
The Topeak Explorer rack is rated for 40lbs
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Can it be mounted with disc brakes?
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anwered by: bkearns
This particular model is not disc brake compatible. Topeak does, however, make a version of this rack that mounts to disc brakes. Check out product ID 333222338624.
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What drop-out width does this rack fit?
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anwered by: agerweck
This rack will work with either 130mm or 135mm width drop-outs.
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Tree Fort ID: 333222335180
Customer Reviews
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A GuestLightweight, sturdy, easy to install. My road bike does not have seat stay braze-ons, but the rack went on easily enough with some rubber-coated clamps from the hardware store. Attaches securely, no rattling.
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amarklinSeems pretty lightweight. Straightforward mounting, built-in support for fold out side panniers on my Topeak Trunk Bag. Secured to the bike tightly. Unlike others I've heard, it doesn't rattle on the rails-to-trails rides when loaded down or even without a bag installed. I planned to take it on and off as necessary, and I probably could do it quickly with 4 screws securing it, but there's no need--I never notice it's there until I need it.
Paired with a Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DXP, I can do my grocery shopping for the week with this one rack.
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lwheelesLove it. It is easily removable and had a nice carrying handle. hard to park in a bike rack because it's so big and awkward with the basket on, but I still love it. I bought the expandable kryptonite R4 light to lock it on my bike.
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rwoehlkeI bought this rack and the MTX Trunkbag DX for my Cannondale Tandem. The rack fit the bike perfectly and the bag mounts right on the rack by sliding on the groves on the top. It is really well designed and easy to mount and take on and off quickly.
The rack is a matte black finish. I thought is was very easy to install especially if your bike has braze-ons for a rear rack.
The rack and the bag combination are great, and would recommend to anyone that does a lot of touring.
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A GuestI mounted this on a Salsa Vaya, It went on easy and fit great.