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Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type

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Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type

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Designed to stand up to the rigors of mountain biking, this rack is great for mountain bike touring with a full suspension rig.

Universal deck design for mounting any one of Topeak's QuickTrack trunk bags
Tough 6061-series T6 aluminum construction
Hinged seat post clamp with aluminum quick-release lever for easy mounting
Carries up to 20 lbs.; one size fits all seat posts
Big fits 18+ in. frames, standard fits 15-17 in. frames and small fits 12-14 in.; these are only guidelines and if the rack you want fits your bike, feel free to use it
Note: Big size = V-Type; Standard size = E-Type; Small size = A-Type
Also note: Topeak MTX Dual Side frames are required with this rack for it to carry a Topeak MTX trunk bag with panniers; bag and frames sold separately

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Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type Customer Reviews

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Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type

3.5

(based on 23 reviews)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (16)
Lightweight (16)
Easy to use (15)
Easy to install (10)
Versatile (8)

Cons

Unstable (3)
Weak (3)

Best Uses

Road bikes (10)
Mountain bikes (8)
Commuting (6)
City biking (3)
Road biking (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (12), Casual/ recreational (11)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 23 customers

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Feb

2013

2.0

not great

By bairdyhxt

from Los Angeles CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Poor Quality
Weak

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Bikes

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

does not tighten properly ont seat post, too much movement, not worth buying will do better with a fixed one

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Jan

2013

5.0

Versatile, convenient, sturdy

By 516kjl

from Anchorage, Alaska

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Versatile

Cons

Should Incl Pannier Rails

Best Uses

Air Travel With Bike
Commuting

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

I purchased a Montague folding bike and intend to travel on airplanes with it. Being able to quickly remove this rack without tools is definitely a plus for this purpose. Also, the removable side pannier guards add to the stow ability of this rack-it can break down into smaller more easily packed pieces. It is not intended for exceedingly heavy loads, but it should be able to handle commuting burdens. Love the quick release aspect of this system and the compatibility with Topeak's whole line of bags.

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Jun

2012

4.0

Awesome rack, a little too expensive.

By Barfhatchet

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to install

Cons

Price

Best Uses

Carrying a 12 pack

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

Great product overall, I installed it minutes after I purchased it outside of REI. I used the straps to secure a small cooler filled with beer, it worked awesome. I was a little p.o.'d it was over $50, but it was either pay or carry a cooler on my handle bars.

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May

2012

5.0

Use Only When Needed

By Blackbriar

from Pennsylvania, Endless Mountains Region

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

Easy to put on and take off the bike.
Acts as a great rear fender.

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May

2012

4.0

Stout Stout Stout Rack

By Swung with the wung

from Houston, TX

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

Durable
Versatile

Cons

None mayor

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

I had a Transit Pannier rack. The angle it sat was adequate on my other rides but too low for my Seek 0 commuter. I came across the Topeak at a local shop and after researching online, checked it out at REI and was pleased to find the 'A' type gave the best clearance. I had to get the optional pannier sides for the garment bag I use- but they were very easy to install and very sturdy and actually looked pretty good.

The quick release clamp is a very nice feature and feels like it holds better than my previous rack 4-bolt config.

My commute is a rough urban 26 mile round trip through mid-to-heavy traffic and some dirt/paved trails- this rack with about a 10-15 lb. garment bag refuses to budge or 'sway' no matter how many potholes I swerve or jump.

Minor gripe is that my inner thigh will occasionally 'scrape' the post quick release lever ever so slightly but not often enough to be bothersome, though I'd be careful with loose shorts where an inseam might catch. Would likely be a non-issue if I could install just lower on my seat post.

Otherwise a very fine product, well engineered, plays well with other products and of course has a bunch of options with other carriers of the same product brand if you like. Totally satisfied.

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Sep

2010

4.0

Great Product

By pdxsenior

from Tualatin, OR.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Not enough adjustment

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

Installed one on each of our fold-up bikes. Since the clamp diameter was not large enough, some revision was required.

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Sep

2010

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Good for a while.

By Jim @ RMHikers

from Denver, Colorado

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Tough to Install
Weak

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

I used the product about twice a week for my ride to and from work. Roughly 40 miles round trip. I never filled it to capacity (20 lbs) but after about 3 years of use (maybe 100 times out), I notice a huge crack through the head.

It was never real easy to get the rack on the bike properly to stay in place and many times I noticed it was rubbing the tire. Best I can figure at this time is that the rack was not made to take the punishment of potholes and other bumps with a load on it.

If you get this one, use is only for light loads, especially if the routes you go have bumps in them.

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Jun

2010

4.0

a little loose

By KodiakClark

from Omaha, NE

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Loose

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

I got this as a father's day/birthday gift. I did not quite fit my mountain bike seat post. I had to use some spare rubber strapping to get a good fit, and even now I can still move it back and forth, but it hasn't slipped down, and seems stable when riding. FYI, if you get a trunk bag with panniers make sure you get the side frames or the bag will rub your tire.

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Jun

2010

2.0

Not very happy

By galo_26

from Whitewater, WI

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

I bought this product before a 100 mile ride. Oh, that was a big mistake!
My inner leg rubbed the piece that locks into the seatpost all the time.

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May

2010

1.0

Does not "stand up to the rigors..."

By paulsner

from Albuquerque, NM

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Use

Cons

Unstable
Weak

Best Uses

Comments about Topeak MTX BeamRack - E-Type, V-Type and A-Type:

I selected this product for the well-designed quick-release style trunk/paniers that mate to the rack. Nice design; very functional. I commute to work (16 mi RT) 2x-3x weekly on a mtn bike which does not have "braze-on" rack mounts for a standard fixed-mount rack.

I purchased the "v-rack" model in early 2009. I carry a change of clothes and pair of shoes in the trunk and panniers (nowhere near the 20-lb weight limit for the rack). Within 6 mo, the rack had cracked along the weld where the main bar bends at a 30-degree angle. I don't jump curbs, and I remove the rack if I'm trail riding. REI lived up to their guarantee and replaced the rack with the identical model. This week the quick-release bolt on the seatpose mounting bracket sheared during my ride. I've been stuck twice now in a year having to carry my broken rack, trunk and panniers as I complete my ride to work. I will ask REI to exchange the rack for the simpler fixed-mount rack and have a bike shop braze the mounting lugs to the frame.

Also, when riding over small bumps while cornering the rack will pivot on it's single seatpost mounting point, forcing the side guard into the tire. The rack then needs to be re-centered before continuing the ride. I just don't think that the single point mount is practical for even light-duty regular use. The leverage exerts too much stress on the mount, main rack tube, and the friction mount to the seatpost provides insufficient stability.