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2520 denier construction, insulated water bottle holder and main compartment, MTX rack compatible.

Tired of carrying your clothes, bike tools, and groceries in a cumbersome backpack while you ride? Turn to the Topeak MTX trunk bag EXP, which boasts 1,010 cubic inches of storage space in a framework that attaches securely to the rear of your bike. The MTX trunk bag offers plenty of storage options, with a divided main compartment and an expandable top, along with two side panels with expandable panniers.

The trunk bag features a top carrying handle and elastic top bungees.

As a result, you can fit several smaller items in the main bag, or you can enlarge it to store additional gear, clothes, or snacks. The bag is also tough and long lasting, with rigid molded side panels and a flexible, water-repellent 420-denier nylon construction. And once you arrive at your destination, you can carry the MTX trunk bag EXP just like a messenger bag thanks to the included shoulder strap. Other features include a carrying handle, a 3M reflective strip, a RedLite clip, molded EVA foam insulation, elastic top bungees, and an optional rain cover (sold separately). The bag--which is compatible with the MTX QuickTrack rack--measures 9.8 by 14.1 by 8.5 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 2.36 pounds.

About Topeak
Topeak has received an avalanche of awards and accolades since its founding in 1991. The company has developed such innovations as the JowBlow floor pumps with SmartHead technology, which sense and automatically adapt to Schrader and Presta valves without swapping out parts; the award-winning Morph series of mini pumps; the ALiEN multitools, which separate into different parts so cyclists can bring only the tools they need; and the Hexus mini tool and Bikamper personal shelter, which received the prestigious Red Dot award for outstanding design. The most important part of the Topeak story, however, is the passion of the founders and employees, who are cyclists, too. The company is dedicated to making the ride better, and focuses on creating products and accessories to help facilitate an escape from the traffic jams, cubicles, and mind-numbing meetings of everyday life.

Customers' Reviews:

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Very handy bag, January 22, 2010

Bag is sturdy and very well made. Hooks onto the topeak carrier with ease - quick on and quick off. Side panniers hold quite a bit - like to bike to the grocery and this bag fits the bill. I do try and distribute the load between both panniers and have never had a balance issue. When panniers are not needed, they easily fold up and you just zipper them closed. For camping trips, I think I would need a larger bag - however, this would force one to be a little more deliberate in their packing!! Overall, a very good bag and a purchase I have never regretted. P.S. Have seen this bag at the retail price at local bike shops so Amazon.com was the way to go!!

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Quality bag. Found a good price on it. Happy., July 8, 2009

If you are new to the bike world and have no delusions about riding the Tour de France, this review may be of use to you. I am a novice. I want to ride to work and home and get a little exercise. I will keep a change of clothes at work. I can fit my lunch, litre plus of water, a towel, repair kit, and odds and ends in the main. If I need more room, I can stuff the panniers. If you are envisioning long tours with overnight camping, you probably want something more substantial. This is ideal. Topeak seems to make high Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EX with Side Panniersquality stuff. My first inclination was to get the cheapest rack and bungee a lunch box to it. All and all, I am glad that I bought the Topeak rack and bag system. If you don't want the cool system, you may go for the cheap. But I am really impressed by the quality. Incidently, I am too cheap to buy the special Topeak light to affix to the rack. I cut a 2 3/4" piece of dowel, stuck it in between the vertical, rear handle (visible in pic), and rapped my seat post rear light around it. If you don't have a dowel laying around, a little piece of PVC or the like would work just fine. The reflector that came with the bike fit in the little attachment on the rack itself.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
VERY COOL!, May 12, 2009

I love how this trunk bag slides easily on and off my bike rack! Very clever design. The panniers fold up easily, and are very compact when zipped up and not in use. The handle on top is great. Roomy compartment on top. I use this almost every day, and am very glad I purchased it!

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Not what I expected, April 27, 2009

This bag is a high quality product and may be a great option for you if it fits your needs. But it is not as big as I thought. I was swayed by some of the reviews I read here where I thought I could pack a complete change of clothes for commuting purposes. This is simply not the case. This bag is advertised as about 1000ci and I have determined that I'll need at least 1300ci bag for my purposes. The shipping and RMA process by Amazon is great.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
excellent Topeak product, February 6, 2009

This bag is plenty big enough for credit card touring of several days duration. I can fit a Performance rain jacket, pants, and booties plus my fall weight wind breaker and pants, with leg, arm warmers, vest, and gloves. Still with room to spare in each pannier plus the top rack bag. I also purchased the Expedition rack and it fits this bag and my smaller RX bag as well.

I have also done a minimalist three day camping trip with this bag. It accommodated everything, including my mummy bag, but my tent and ground cloth had to be carried in a back pack. So, you can easily do credit card tourig or indoor camping using this pack and the expedition rack.

This bag is NOT waterproof. Both panniers and the top compartment will get wet in a heavy downpour (my cell phone now only works on speaker phone). Buy the raincover or be prepared for damp to wet items. In the future, I will carry the rain cover and sandwich bags just so I do not have to dry out everything in my wallet.