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Topeak MTX Basket Rear

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The MTX rear basket from Topeak is the perfect size for shopping and other errands.

Basket includes a carry handle that attaches and releases quickly and easily
Basket mounts onto the Topeak MTX rack, sold separately

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Item 780119

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Topeak MTX Basket Rear Customer Reviews

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Topeak MTX Basket Rear

3.3

(based on 19 reviews)

61%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (15)
Lightweight (12)
Versatile (8)
Durable (6)

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting (17)
Road bikes (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (11), Casual/ recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 19 customers

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Feb

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bike basket bingo

By the bikesters

from Denver, CO

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Commodious Room For Cargo
Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Panier Mount Needed
Slides Easily On Mount

Cons

Bulky
Difficult To Get Leg Over
Requires A High Leg Lift

Best Uses

Commuting
Easily Carries Backpack
Great For Groceries
Road Bikes

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

I use the basket for commuting and visits to the grocery store

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May

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Simple Fix for basket position

By AKDave

from Anchorage Alaska

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

I commute to work by bicycle year round. I have used this product for 2 years on both a trail bike and a road bike. I have had no problems and like being able to carry a ton of stuff without having to ride with a backpack. Like several other reviewers, I thought the basket was positioned too far forward until I realized that the problem was easily solved by moving the bike rack back slightly. There is no need to reposition the bike seat.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love It!

By Sherryd

from Redmond,WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Road Bikes

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

The only thing I don't like about this basket is I can't find a top for my dog! But it holds everything I want to take with me! I had it installed at REI with the Topeak Rack it never rattles. I don't have rusting...I live in Seattle after I ride I wipe it off and put it inside. But the basket is fine!

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Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Nice basket but not as advertised

By JYL33

from Berkeley, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Good sizefit

Cons

Not durable

Best Uses

Commuting
Shopping

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

I bought this basket with the intent of using it for grocery shopping. I loved it for about the first 2 months. Then, the orange clip popped off and could not be repaired. So, I went back to REI and got a replacement for free. Within a month, the clip popped off again! I don't do anything unusual, like riding over speed bumps or curbs at high speeds, so I blame the manufacturer's lack of quality for this defect.

At first, I was ok with the idea that the basket was no longer removable. I used zip ties and metal wires to attach the basket to the rack. But now that I might have to carry my bike up and down stairs, the added weight of the basket makes me wish that it was removable!

All that said, if you don't care whether you can remove the basket, it's a really good size and is fairly secure. I can carry 4 6-packs of beer in it! (Proceed at your own risk!) However, if you want a more flexible (and light) carrying system, I'd recommend panniers.

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Apr

2011

2.0

Problematic attachment

By CyclingAlice

from Charleston, SC

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Does Not Fit All Bikes
Not adjustable
Tough to Install

Best Uses

Commuting
Grocery Shopping

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

I wanted a basket I could use for grocery shopping, so I got this and the Topeak rack that goes with it. As other reviewers have mentioned, about 30cm of clearance is needed between the bottom of the rack and the bottom of your seat for the basket to clip on securely. It is still in the 'track' part of the rack, but it doesn't seem very secure there, and I'm afraid it will slide backwards if I have to stop suddenly. Further, the handle of the basket is *very* flimsy, and I don't think it would work well as a grocery basket because of this.

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Mar

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Pros and Cons

By pennacycler

from Pittsburgh

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Removable

Cons

Fixed position

Best Uses

Short shopping trips

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

My saddle is lower than the one pictured. There is not a comfortable amount of room between my rear end & the basket. It's fine enough for short trips, but for a longer ride, I'd need to move the seat forward, since there's not really a way to move the basket back and still have it latched securely.

Some reviewers commented that it's hard to release the latch due to the position, but I did not find this to be a problem. The latch is easy to use, and I just slid my hand in from the side to push it down.The basket is easy to slide on and off.

This basket is roomier than your standard milk crate (though with lower sides) and it's great to be able to easily unlatch it and carry it into the store to shop with. There's no padding on the handle. Comfort-wise, it's very similar to using the hand baskets at a grocery store: if you're carrying a lot of heavy stuff, it kind of digs into your arm. You'll want a cargo net to prevent stuff from blowing or bouncing out.

Overall, a great basket for grocery-getting, except for the proximity to the saddle.

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Oct

2010

1.0

Poor Design

By Montara Mike

from Montara, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Use

Cons

Bulky
Poor design

Best Uses

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

I bought this basket with the integrated rack to carry groceries around. Many problems. The handle bent the first time I carried two gallons of milk. The basket sits far too close to the saddle on the rack. Unless your saddle is at least 12" above the rack, you will get an butt full of basket. Poor design all around. I wish I had bought the front basket instead.

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Oct

2010

3.0

enjoyed it while i had it

By stlthE

from fells point, baltimore, md

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

this was good for groceries and riding around town; held plenty, though when heavily loaded i needed to be aware of CG issues and handling of bike (just an fyi, not related to basket quality)

the quick release was handy. it was convenient to shop with the basket and a bungy or two.

i had the same trouble as some others with the handle coming off, especially since some of the streets were cobblestone/bumpy.

the last time i used this basket the handle bumped off and wound around my XT rear derailleur. it was grindy at first, and oddly artsy once removed. i was lucky not to be in traffic. no damage to bike but i returned the bask.

i would buy again if handle defect was handled.

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Jun

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great Concept, Poor Fit

By BML1234

from Saint Louis, MO

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

I like this basket because of it's light weight, ample room, and secure, quick release design, but it doesn't quite fit with the geometry of my bike. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I'm quite tall (6' 4") and my seat easily clears the top of the basket. When I ride with the basket attached, the backs of my legs hit the top corners of the basket. I'm also rather thin, so I don't think that explains the issue.

The basket attaches too far forward on the rack. I guess it has to do with the quick release mechanism, which clips in at the front of the rack. For most users, this basket needs to be redesigned to sit further back before it becomes useful. I'm imagining a pivoting extension between the quick release and basket (an extension that could be bent up against the basket and snapped in place after the basket is separated from the rack) or a perhaps telescoping extension.

Another problem I had was bending of the handle when I tried to carry 1/2 gallon milk, a dozen eggs and a loaf of bread. Also the handle has a tendency to jump up and whack the rider in the rear end whenever the bike hits a bump in the road.

Otherwise, the basket is a really great concept. Some simple design improvements could easily make this the best basket out there.

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May

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Nice basket

By Travelmama

from Long Beach,CA

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Topeak MTX Basket Rear:

I like the idea of having a basket on the back rack however, it does not fit under my Brooks saddle. I am not so tall where I can raise the seat any higher therefore the basket cannot be used properly. Unfortunately I must return it.