Topeak QR Beam Rack MTX Bicycle Rack
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Equipment Details
Manufacturer: TopeakBrand: Topeak
Model: 63107008
Color: null
Product features:
- Beam rack designed for mountain bike or heavy commuting use
- Compatible with MTX trunks bags with maximum 20-pound capacity
- Includes safety reflector and 2 rubber bungees for attaching items
- QR mechanism is secure and easy to use; RedLite mount
- Available in A-type, E-type, and V-type frame sizes
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Sports reviews of Topeak QR Beam Rack MTX Bicycle Rack
Customer Review: Quick and Convienent
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I got this rack more or less exclusively to carry one of the Topeak MTX trunks for bike commuting to work. There are several different styles of this rack with different angles.
Functionally speaking there is no difference in quality or utility between the different styles. The main difference is what angle do you need to attach to your seat post and clear your tire. The configuration of your frame, seat post and any other seat post accessories will determine which one is right for you. I got the straight post as that fit my bike the best (Cannondale Bad boy ultra).
I went for the clamp on style vs the screw on style because it gave me the flexibility to easily take it on and off. I can put it on for the commute and then when I get home take off and loose the extra weight for recreational riding. I can also easily move it to my mountain bike and use it for running errands and shopping. Keep in mind its weight limit is 30 lbs. If you are doing heavy shopping you need to get one that has struts that attach to your bike frame.
Getting it on and off is easy enough, just tighten or loosen the clamp screw. Its designed to fit thicker tubes. In order to get it on my old mountain bike I had to use a shim from an old rack of mine. It works fine, but keep that in mind if you've got a bike with a thinner seat post.
Once concern I had was if the rack was going to shift around a lot when loaded. I found that if I get it tightened right that's not an issue. It's held the weight of a watermelon and still not shifted. You do have to get it clamped down as much as possible. If you want the lever to fit flush you have to do the adjustments one full rotation at a time.
The rack has some rubber tie downs on it, haven't used them. There is also a mounting kit for putting a back light on the back that looks complicated. For me its not something I would use. When the trunk is on the rack I can clip it to the trunk, when the trunk is off you can see the light mounted on the seat post.
NOTE: If you get a trunk with the side Panniers you will need to get the side panel attachments for this rack.
Pros
Easy on, easy off
Not too heavy
Cons
Easy to steal (by function of its design)
Doesn't fit thinner seat posts
Description of Topeak QR Beam Rack MTX Bicycle Rack
Welded 6061 aluminum, clips onto Topeak MTX or EX Beam Racks. Recommended when using the MTX Trunk Bag EXP on MTX/EX racks.Compatible with MTX trunk bags with a maximum 20-pound capacity, the Topeak MTX beam rack lets you carry clothes, gear, groceries, and whatever else you want on the rear of your bike. The rack--which is designed for mountain bike or heavy commuting use--includes two rubber bungees for attaching items, along with a safety reflector to illuminate your bike after dusk. Other features include an improved QR mechanism that's ultra secure and easy to use, a RedLite mount, and a tail light mount. The bike rack is available in three different frame sizes: A-type for small frames, E-type for normal frames, and V-type for large frames.
Specifications:
- Bag compatibility: MTX series
- Clamp: QR fits 25.4 to 31.8mm (shims included)
- Material: Aluminum beam
- Maximum weight capacity: 20 pounds
- Dimensions: 5 by 3.2 by 21.3 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 1.5 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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