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Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts

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Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts

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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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Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts Customer Reviews

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Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts

4.4

(based on 17 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (11)
Lightweight (11)
Easy to use (10)
Versatile (6)
Stable (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting (5)
Mountain bikes (5)
Road bikes (5)
Long rides (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (12), Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
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REVIEWS

Reviewed by 17 customers

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Sep

2007

(10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent Product

By DCM

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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).

Jul

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice rack!

By nhan26

from Houston, TX

About Me Avid Cyclist

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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.

Jun

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent rack - can attach Super Flash

By wileydog

from Spokane, WA

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

I had to bend the brackets into a steep arch to fit my Marin Muirwoods, but it was easy to install and is on solid. I have a Planet Bike Super Flash tail light that I had been attaching to a strap on the MTX bag, but it bounces on the end of the rack and makes quite a racket. I bought a Rear Rack Bracket from Planet Bike (part #3108) and it fits the two vertical holes on the bracket on the back. Works great, but with the light attached there may not be enough room for a fender[...]

Jul

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Rack; Weak Finish

By Melkman

from Jacksonville, FL

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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.

Sep

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love it.

By Bill of AK

from Sitka, AK

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Jan

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice Rack. Nice for non-discs too

By majortaylor68

from Fort Worth, TX

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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.

Feb

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Does what it says on the cover

By Bad Monkey on a Bike

from Woodland Hills, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Finish

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Road Bikes

Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

This is a great rack that does the job, easy to install and so easy to use with the matching slide-in Topeak packs.

Like others have already commented though, the paint comes of really easily. After being leant against an interior wall only once, I have a silver line up the side of one of the struts. Luckily my bike is black and silver so it blends in :)

Mar

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A Great Investment

By BeantownCyclist

from Boston, MA

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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.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Sturdy rack, great value

By Chas the mtnbiker/hiker

from Portland, OR

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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.