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Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP with Side Panniers
List Price: $84.95Our Price: $56.57You Save: $28.38 (33%)Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Category: Sports See more equipment details
Equipment DetailsManufacturer: Topeak Brand: Topeak Model: TT9613B Color: null Product features: - Expandable bike bag with divided main compartment and expandable top
- 2 side panels with expandable panniers add even more storage space
- 420-denier nylon construction with rigid molded side panels
- Shoulder strap for easy carrying; RedLite clip and elastic top bungees
- 1,010 cubic inches of storage; measures 9.8 x 14.1 x 8.5 inches (W x H x D)
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Sports reviews of Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP with Side PanniersCustomer Review: Excellent Commuter Bag Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought this bag primarily to replace using an awkward and uncomfortable backpack to carry items when commuting to work. I was a little worried that this bag would be a little too small, but after using it, it is more than adequate.
It has all the room I need to carry my work items. In one pannier, I'm able to put my size 12 dress shoes and then am able to put my dress pants, shirt, undershirt, socks, and belt in the other pannier. That then leaves the entire top compartment open for putting my lunch and other items I wish carry. The top compartment is quite roomy. It's large enough to fit a full gallon of milk if tipped on its side. The built in bungee cords on top are also great for securing items such as my light jacket.
The quick release system is really great. A few seconds to take it on and off.
The overall weight of the bag is a little heavy, even when empty. My road bike definitely becomes a little more top heavy.
The bag is only able to stop small amounts of moisture from penetrating. Therefore, I would highly recommend purchasing the rain cover for this bag. I didn't, and one morning I road shortly after a light rain, so the pavement was still a little wet. Over the course of the 10 mile ride, some of my clothes inside had gotten a little damp.
Overall construction seems pretty good, but I've only had the bag for about a month so I don't know how it will hold up long term.
My main complaint about the bag is the lack of an external small compartment for keys, wallet, etc. I'm forced to either put the items in the small non-zippered pouch in the main compartment or into another bag. Both of which are not very convenient.
Description of Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP with Side PanniersTopeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP With Expandable Panniers, 1030 cubic inches, Black.
2520 denier construction, insulated water bottle holder and main compartment, MTX rack compatible. Tired of carrying your clothes, bike tools, and groceries in a cumbersome backpack while you ride? Turn to the Topeak MTX trunk bag EXP, which boasts 1,010 cubic inches of storage space in a framework that attaches securely to the rear of your bike. The MTX trunk bag offers plenty of storage options, with a divided main compartment and an expandable top, along with two side panels with expandable panniers. 
The trunk bag features a top carrying handle and elastic top bungees. | As a result, you can fit several smaller items in the main bag, or you can enlarge it to store additional gear, clothes, or snacks. The bag is also tough and long lasting, with rigid molded side panels and a flexible, water-repellent 420-denier nylon construction. And once you arrive at your destination, you can carry the MTX trunk bag EXP just like a messenger bag thanks to the included shoulder strap. Other features include a carrying handle, a 3M reflective strip, a RedLite clip, molded EVA foam insulation, elastic top bungees, and an optional rain cover (sold separately). The bag--which is compatible with the MTX QuickTrack rack--measures 9.8 by 14.1 by 8.5 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 2.36 pounds. About Topeak Topeak has received an avalanche of awards and accolades since its founding in 1991. The company has developed such innovations as the JowBlow floor pumps with SmartHead technology, which sense and automatically adapt to Schrader and Presta valves without swapping out parts; the award-winning Morph series of mini pumps; the ALiEN multitools, which separate into different parts so cyclists can bring only the tools they need; and the Hexus mini tool and Bikamper personal shelter, which received the prestigious Red Dot award for outstanding design. The most important part of the Topeak story, however, is the passion of the founders and employees, who are cyclists, too. The company is dedicated to making the ride better, and focuses on creating products and accessories to help facilitate an escape from the traffic jams, cubicles, and mind-numbing meetings of everyday life.
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