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Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts
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Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts

Item # 735847

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The Explorer is a disc-brake-friendly rear rack that's built to carry larger, heavier loads.

  • MTX QuickTrack™ mounting system is compatible with Topeak MTX™-series trunk bags
  • 6061-T6 aluminum construction with 6061-T6 aluminum bracket, hollow aluminum tubes and stainless-steel hardware makes it strong and lightweight
  • Integrated top fender offers splash protection
  • Fits all frames with disc brakes

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Item 735847

Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight620 grams
MaterialAluminum

Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts Customer Reviews

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Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts
 
4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (8)
  • Stable (6)
  • Easy to install (5)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mountain bikes (4)
    • Road bikes (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (6), Casual adventurer (4)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Sep

    14

    2007

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Excellent Product

    By DCM

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Fits bike well
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • BMX Biking

      Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

      Takes a little bit of time to install correctly (two brackets must be bent to match your exact frame geometry, and they should be bent identically) but this is true of most bike racks. Once installed, it's a perfect fit with my rear disk brakes. There's a rear tab for mounting a European style tail light (2 bolts w/30 mm or 50 mm spacing), and those tail lights are not generally available in U.S. stores but can be found on the Internet; American style lights can also be mounted with a little creativity (cable ties, duct tape). Overall, an excellent product, especially when paired with an instantly-mountable Topeak luggage bag (just slide it in and click it into place).

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      10

      2008

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Nice rack!

      By nhan26

      from Houston, TX

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Use
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Mountain Bikes

        Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

        I first had a seatpost-mounted Topeak Beam Rack EX due to owning a full-suspension bike, and later transferred it to my current hardtail, but got tired of it swaying and having to readjust it. Though this more conventional rack doesn't have the sleek lines of a beam rack, it certainly seems much stronger, and of course won't sway.

        I have Topeak's largest trunkbag on it, the DXP with expandable panniers, and so I had to have a sturdy and immobile frame with something to hold the panniers steady, and this does the job wonderfully.

        The rack does block some--but not all--mud/water from getting my back and the bag, but I'd say the last five inches of the rear tire is still exposed, so expect just a little mud/water on you and your cargo. As far as I know, there's no rear fender to tack onto the rack, as there is with the beam racks.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        4

        2008

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Sturdy but bad finish

        By gdw

        from Maryland

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to Install
        • Stable

        Cons

        • Bad finish

        Best Uses

        • Mountain Bikes

        Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

        Took this new rack on a 113 mile two day overnighter. Had it carrying a pair of Ortleib backrollers and a dry bag strapped on top. Everywhere the attachments of the Ortleibs came in contact with the rack the finish came entirely off the rack in just two days.

        A sturdy rack, I just expected the finish to last a lot longer. Now I wonder if it will start rusting.

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

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        15

        2009

         
        5.0

        Love it.

        By Bill of AK

        from Sitka, AK

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

            I can be a bit of an idiot, but this bike rack has been forgiving. The finish has worn, but the rack is still solid, there isn't any corrosion (I live/bike by the ocean.) After a year it's about as solid as the day I bought it.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jul

            2

            2009

             
            4.0

            Good Rack; Weak Finish

            By Melkman

            from Jacksonville, FL

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Stable

            Cons

            • Poor Finish

            Best Uses

            • Road Bikes

            Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

            Good stable rack. Works great with disc brakes. Installation was on par with other racks. Only problem I have, like others have said, the black paint comes off extremely easy. My panniers have plastic hooks on them and after taking them off for the first time there where already scratches on it.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Mar

            14

            2009

             
            5.0

            A Great Investment

            By BeantownCyclist

            from Boston, MA

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy to Install
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

                I've been using the rack for about 6 mo., and it has definitely paid for itself in all the bus fare I'm saving. I've hauled heavy bags of laundry tacked on with on with bungee cords and heavy groceries. It works great with the Topeak bag I purchased which slides on easily, and I would highly recommend it to anyone that needs to run errands on his/her bike.

                • Gift:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jan

                20

                2009

                 
                4.0

                Nice, Sturdy Rack. Needs Better finish

                By Koyak

                from Loudoun County, VA (Wash, DC Suburb)

                About Me Avid Cyclist

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy to Install
                • Easy to Use
                • Stable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Mountain Bikes
                  • Road Bikes

                  Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

                  This is a nice, sturdy rack as long as you don't mind the finish scuffing up very quickly. I've owned this rack for about 9 months and have used it on my converted mountain bike for commuting, errands and day tours. The rack is rock solid and is very easy to mount on the bike. Rack also allows for easy adjustment of the rear disc brake (AVID BB7). I am very happy with the way the Ortlieb Back Rollers and Front Rollers fit on this rack (but then, these panniers probably fit any rack well). this rack has plenty of clearance for fenders for my 26 in wheeled bike.

                  Just one complaint keeps this rack from getting 5 stars from me - The finish wears off very quickly. It does not affect its performance, but if you are looking for a rack with a durable finish, look at something else.

                  Overall, in spite of the finish, I like the rack and I would recommend with just the warning about the finish.

                  • Gift:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Oct

                  3

                  2008

                   
                  5.0

                  Great Value

                  By kenja

                  from Near Seattle, WA

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy to Install
                  • Lightweight
                  • Stable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

                      This fits my Novara Big Buzz perfectly. The "L's" at the bottom are welded-on aluminum extrusions. If you scratch this rack, it may corrode but it will not rust (I wouldn't worry unless you ride through surf).
                      Unfortunately for me, I have US size 13 feet and I can't get big panniers on this without heel clearance problems. (I went with a big-buck Tubus rack which doesn't fit nearly as well (easily or cheaply) as the Topeak.)

                      • Gift:
                      • No

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                      Jan

                      12

                      2008

                       
                      5.0

                      Nice Rack. Nice for non-discs too

                      By majortaylor68

                      from Fort Worth, TX

                      About Me Avid Cyclist

                      Site Member

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy to Install
                      • Easy to Use
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Mountain Bikes
                        • Road Bikes

                        Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

                        I bought this rack to use on my disc equipped MTB for commuting. Works great at getting around brakes and allowing room to adjust brakes as needed. I also had a road bike I wanted to use for commuting. My old rack would not get around the bulging welds at the rear dropout. I tired this rack on the road bike and it works great. I bought another rack to have one on both bikes.

                        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                        Sep

                        29

                        2007

                         
                        4.0

                        Sturdy rack, great value

                        By Chas the mtnbiker/hiker

                        from Portland, OR

                        About Me Avid Cyclist

                        Site Member

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Versatile

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • COMMUTE
                          • Mountain Biking

                          Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

                          This rack will fit any bike, especially those with disc brakes. Note that the brackets will only fit the seat-stays with pre-drilled holes. Otherwise you will need to fashion a bracket to accept the rack's arms. Other than that, this is a sturdy and well built rack. It's also nice that the slip on trunks attach securely on top.

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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