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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 Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Bike commuting & touring
    Rear mount
    Frame mount
    Unavailable
    55 pounds
    Aluminum
    620 grams
    Rack mount position
    Rack mount type
    Fits wheel size
    Weight capacity (lbs)
    Material(s)
    Weight

    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 18 reviews)

    89%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountain bikes (6)
      • Commuting (5)
      • Road bikes (5)
      • Long rides (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid cyclist (12), Casual/ recreational (6)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (5)

      Reviewed by 18 customers

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      (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good Quality Rack

      By RCByker

      from Saint Paul, MN

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Pros

      • Fits the bag I was given
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • It was tough to get this
      • Mounting hardware
      • Working with trainer

      Best Uses

      • Have no idea yet

      Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

      I got the rack just as I was getting the bike attached to the trainer stand and have not been outdoors with it as yet.

      Service and delivery comments:

      This was picked up in store.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (2 of 2 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

      See all my reviews

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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 :)

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      • No

      Comment on this review

      (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Review

      By adventure88man

      from Land of plenty

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Weak

      Best Uses

        Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

        I recently went on a 600 mile bike tour and bought this rack before leaving. Within 2 days both bolts had broke off, so i had to take bolts off of my water bottle holder to replace them.

        2 days later same thing happened again.Now i was out of bolts so i used zip-ties to hold my bike rack fixed. Now i have two broken bolts stuck on my bike.

        They are broken so close to the edge that i can't even take them off with pliers.

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Nice Rack

        By BikerFredo

        from Washington D.C

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to Use
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Commuting

          Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

          I've bought two of these racks so far, one for me and one for my wife. I've used to it to carry various items, and currently have attached a set of panniers. I am really satisfied with the quality and finish of the rack. It is easy to install and remove.

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          • No

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          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Nice rack!

          By trailjunky

          from Spokane, Wa.

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Commuting
            • Long Rides
            • Mountain Bikes
            • Road Bikes

            Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

            This rack system is awesome. I had it mounted by REI, due to the negative comments on how difficult it could be, they didnt even charge me an installation fee and it was done on the spot. I ride a Novarra Aspen mountain bike with disk brakes and needed the topeak system for when commuting to work. I was concerned it would limit me on the trail but when riding the single track without the bag attatched you dont even know the rack is there. I highly recommend this system for anyone looking to hall gear to and from work or on long recreational rides.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Sturdy and Dependable

            By Bike Commuter T

            from Boise, ID

            About Me Avid Cyclist

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Long Rides

              Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

              I commute to work 5 days a week, 10 miles each way. I haul a change of clothes, laptop, repair tools/parts, and my lunch all on this rack and it's showing no sign of weakness. My previous (and more expensive) rack broke less than a year after I got it from the daily grind of 25-30 pounds, rough roads, and no shocks. This rack has held up beautifully. I have no doubt it can handle much more load than I put on it.

              My panniers are quick release so they have a little play in them allowing them to rub the black paint off the rack in a couple spots, but there's no sign of corrosion or flaking. I can't imagine a rack having paint that wouldn't come off with that much rubbing though.

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              • No

              Comment on this review

              (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Excellent rack - can attach Super Flash

              By wileydog

              from Spokane, WA

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              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[...]

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                5.0

                Total Satisfaction

                By Norm from Michigan

                from Birmingham, MI

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy to Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Mountain Bikes

                  Comments about Topeak Explorer MTX Tubular Rack with Disc Mounts:

                  Pretty easy to install. Horizontal stays pretty easy to bend to adapt to my bike. Fit easily over disk brake on my Novara Bonanza. Finish seems to be holding up so far.

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                  (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Love it.

                  By Bill of AK

                  from Sitka, AK

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  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.

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                      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Good Rack; Weak Finish

                      By Melkman

                      from Jacksonville, FL

                      About Me Avid Cyclist

                      See all my reviews

                      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.

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