Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP with Side Panniers
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Description of Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP with Side Panniers
Topeak 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. |
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.
Sports reviews of Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP with Side Panniers
Customer Review: Fantastic Value - Perfect Size
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I had been shopping for a rack bag for my bike for quite a while. The greatest difficulty I was having was determining the size of the bags - how big/small were they, how much could they hold, etc. Based on some reviews I thought this bag would be about right so I gave it a whirl. Turns out it is the perfect size for me. I primarily use it to hold my possessions as I commute to work and back. I can fit the following items in this bag (with the panniers expanded) simultaneously:
Panniers:
A 2-liter bottles of soda.
Rolled-up shirt.
Socks/undergarments.
2-4 notebooks/books or a small laptop (<14" screen).
Main Compartment:
Keys.
Wallet.
Cell Phone.
Pants.
Bike repair items (CO2 pump, tire levers, etc.).
(still some additional room.)
Also there is a bungy-strap on top you could roll up a sweater and stick under it.
The bag features six elastic straps so it is very easy to secure the bag to any rear rack. The panniers have some small loops you can latch onto the bottom sides of the rear rack. There is also the option of using the Topeak quick-release system. The handle on top is adequate for carrying the bag. There is a padded strap included, but I have found myself not using it (center of mass is a bit awkward if the panniers are loaded).
Overall, for the money, this is a great bag and would be useful for anyone traveling 1-100 miles (likely too small for any multi-day trips). Bag would also be useful for quick trips to the grocery store. A *great* value for the price!
Customer Review: Great bag, smaller than it looks
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I love this bag and it slides on and off the Topeak Explorer Bike Rack easily. The panniers have little elastic bungee cords that attach easily to the bottom of the rack brackets. Be aware, though, that if you have a beam rack, you will need to purchase Topeak MTX Dual Side Pannier Frame For Beam Rack in order to safely use the panniers.
I recommend that those who think they want to buy this bag, but are unsure if it is big enough, visit a bike store that carries the racks and see the actual size of this rack. Like other reviewers, I found it smaller than expected, but still adequate for my needs. However, if you are vascillating between this and a larger bag and/or larger panniers, a visit to a bike shop is in order. This bag is adequate for commuting to work, going on a picnic, or a quick trip to the grocery store, but I would want a bigger bag for other uses.
Before buying this bag, I considered getting a cheaper bag and rack. While this bag with the Explorer rack sounds expensive, I found I was going to have to spend more than half that for something cheap that wasn't near as easy to use. My recommendation is to go ahead and invest in this quality product with Topeak Explorer Bike Rack and you'll have a quality, easy to use combo.
Customer Review: Quality bag. Found a good price on it. Happy.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
If you are new to the bike world and have no delusions about riding the Tour de France, this review may be of use to you. I am a novice. I want to ride to work and home and get a little exercise. I will keep a change of clothes at work. I can fit my lunch, litre plus of water, a towel, repair kit, and odds and ends in the main. If I need more room, I can stuff the panniers. If you are envisioning long tours with overnight camping, you probably want something more substantial. This is ideal. Topeak seems to make high Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EX with Side Panniersquality stuff. My first inclination was to get the cheapest rack and bungee a lunch box to it. All and all, I am glad that I bought the Topeak rack and bag system. If you don't want the cool system, you may go for the cheap. But I am really impressed by the quality. Incidently, I am too cheap to buy the special Topeak light to affix to the rack. I cut a 2 3/4" piece of dowel, stuck it in between the vertical, rear handle (visible in pic), and rapped my seat post rear light around it. If you don't have a dowel laying around, a little piece of PVC or the like would work just fine. The reflector that came with the bike fit in the little attachment on the rack itself.Customer Review: excellent Topeak product
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This bag is plenty big enough for credit card touring of several days duration. I can fit a Performance rain jacket, pants, and booties plus my fall weight wind breaker and pants, with leg, arm warmers, vest, and gloves. Still with room to spare in each pannier plus the top rack bag. I also purchased the Expedition rack and it fits this bag and my smaller RX bag as well.
I have also done a minimalist three day camping trip with this bag. It accommodated everything, including my mummy bag, but my tent and ground cloth had to be carried in a back pack. So, you can easily do credit card tourig or indoor camping using this pack and the expedition rack.
This bag is NOT waterproof. Both panniers and the top compartment will get wet in a heavy downpour (my cell phone now only works on speaker phone). Buy the raincover or be prepared for damp to wet items. In the future, I will carry the rain cover and sandwich bags just so I do not have to dry out everything in my wallet.
Customer Review: love this bag
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is a great bag. The construction is solid, and it mounts perfectly on the Topeak MTX BeamRack Bike Mounted Rack. The panniers fold easily away into the side pockets when not needed and the bungee cord, carry handle, and carry strap make this bag versatile and very easy to use. You have to have the Topeak MTX Dual Side Pannier Frame For Beam Rack if you are going to use the panniers otherwise they will get caught in your wheels.