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Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium
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Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium

Item # 710406

$30.00

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Sleek, aero-shaped wedge pack can carry tools, food, wallets, keys, maps and anything else you need for your adventures.

  • Unique, positive locking two-piece rail fixer securely attaches bag to seat and allows you to remove it in a snap
  • Features a built-in pump holder for convenient storage
  • 3M® reflective trim for increased safety
  • Bag expands to accomodate extra gear
  • Tail-light attachment accomodates a flashing safety light (sold separately)

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Item 710406

Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium Specs

Specification

Description

Weight4.5 ounces
Dimensions8 x 5 x 3.8 inches
Volume80 cubic inches

Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium Customer Reviews

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Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium
 
2.6

(based on 14 reviews)

46%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lots of storage (6)
  • Adjustable (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Rugged (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (8)
    • City bikes (6)
    • Road bikes (6)
    • Mountain bikes (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Office professional (3), Student (3), Traveler (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (11)

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    Mar

    29

    2008

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great quality but watch the fit

    By Susancycles

    from Downers Grove, IL

    About Me Commuter

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lots of Storage
    • Rugged

    Cons

    • Hard to fit

    Best Uses

    • City Bikes
    • Commuting
    • Mountain Bikes
    • Road Bikes

    Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

    This is a well-constructed, rugged bag with plenty of room for all the repair stuff you want on a daily commute. But I found this bag wouldn't work under just any saddle - my Brooks women's saddle was too short. My WTB saddle had longer rails and it worked okay (with a bit of a squeeze). If you don't have a lot of seat tube exposed, that could cause a fit problem as well.

    The main reason I liked the bag was the positioning of the light strap on the back. This strap is plenty stiff and, with some adustments, my rear blinky light was actually facing the traffic behind me instead of pointing down toward my rear wheel.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    12

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    I can fit WHAT in here?

    By Fitz the bike commuter

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Bike commuter, Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Quick Release
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Few internal separators

    Best Uses

    • City Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Road Biking

    Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

    This wedge fits way more stuff than I ever expected, and very convienently pops off the bike when I need to lock up and go inside somewhere. At present, I can fit the following simultaneously:
    A spare tube
    ~40 inch backpacking strap with buckle
    Combination cable lock
    3 tire irons
    Multitool
    Screwdriver
    Set of spare keys with lanyard
    ID/Credit Cards
    Bike computer

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    22

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Design flaw

    By Amateur Road Biker

    from Northville, MI

    About Me Avid Traveler

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Lots of Storage

    Cons

    • Breaks

    Best Uses

    • Road Bikes

    Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

    I bought two of these, foole me twice shame on me. It is a very nice bag, but the clip that secures it to the seat is plastic. Twice, after hitting unexpected pot-holes at 20-23 mph, the clip broke leaving my saddle bag draggin on my wheel when I was 30 miles from home. If they made this more sturdy, this would be ideal given its robust size and sturdy (other) materials. If you don't hit hard bumps this might work well for you. I stored Blackburn CO2 pump, extra cartidge, tube, tire levers, patch kit, mini tire gauge, a little cash, and my cell phone in this with little difficulty.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    3

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great (not so little) bag

    By Neuey

    from Colorado Springs

    About Me Student

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Lots of Storage

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • City Bikes
      • Commuting

      Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

      This bag holds a tool kit and lightweight shirt with plenty of extra room. The strap on the back holds my rear light straight back rather than down towards the ground. The pump straps on the bottom will fit my Topeak pump, though I mount it on the frame since it came with a mounting bracket. Zippers work fine after many miles, all in all a great little saddle bag.
      It would get a 5, but its difficult to get out from under the seat on my Novara Corsa, could just be the type of saddle I have (factory Novara type). I usually leave my saddle bag attached so its no big deal for me.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      12

      2008

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Trouble with Brooks Saddle

      By JDK

      from Columbus, OH

      About Me Office Professional

      Pros

      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Road Bikes

        Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

        The quick release mechanism does not fit my Brooks saddle. I intend on getting this same bag with the strap and not the quick release. Bag appears to be of very quality construction.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        13

        2009

         
        4.0

        Crafty fit

        By jbaw

        from Denver, Co

        About Me Office Professional

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lots of Storage
        • Rugged

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • City Bikes
          • Commuting

          Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

          Just bought it yesterday so it hasn't broke yet (see other reviews). The fit however was a bit tricky. At first attempt, it didn't fit my saddle. What I did was flip the rear metal attachment piece and screwed it together. It's wrong, but it works...now. Aside from the crafty fit-ability, I LOVE THE BAG! It fits everything I need and more! Fits patch-kit, head-light, tail-light, phone, and a multi-tool with room for more. And that's before unzipping the expansion.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          16

          2009

           
          1.0

          Breaks easily

          By walking the dog

          from Montana

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Adjustable
          • Lots of Storage

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • City Bikes
            • Commuting
            • Mountain Bikes
            • Road Bikes

            Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

            Put this on my road bike and the attachment to the saddle broke within 3 blocks. Replaced with another and it broke 10 miles into the ride

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            Jun

            10

            2009

             
            2.0

            It would be great if it didn't break

            By curriergroh

            from Milwaukee, WI

            About Me Avid Traveler, Student

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Lots of Storage

            Cons

            • Wears Easily

            Best Uses

            • City Bikes
            • Commuting
            • Road Bikes

            Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

            I have a saddle mount on my road bike with a Selle San Marco Ponza and on my mtn. bike with a Vetta. What I like about this bag is being able to swith easily between two bikes.

            I usually carry an Alien II, CO2, wallet, phone, keys, patch kit, tire levers, and a GPS logger.

            The clip on the bag broke this weekend while mtn. biking. The bag couldn't handle the combination of rough terrain and what I was carrying. The bag has the capacity to carry more than I was. The only reason I didn't lose everything was because the velco strap held up until I noticed.

            I'm giving two stars because a broken product with a history of breaking based on other reviews is likely to continue breaking.

            Things I like in this bag that I didn't see in others are the strap for mounting a rear light and the elastic straps on the bottom which I used to perfectly mount my lowe pro camera bag.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            May

            22

            2009

             
            1.0

            Roadies be Aware

            By GeoAV8r

            from Lake Mary, FL

            Site Member

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

                  The mount did not fit on my road bike seat. The bars were too narrow for the mount.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                  Feb

                  23

                  2009

                   
                  1.0

                  Faulty Clip

                  By jjcran

                  from Granite Falls, Wa

                  About Me Student

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Commuting

                      Comments about Topeak Aero Expanding Wedge - Medium:

                      As was the case with another reviewer, the clip that attaches to the seat broke (in my case within the first month of use). It is too bad, because I really liked its design. I would not get this saddle bag if you plan on having any weight in it.

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal

                      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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