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 IT'S A PIP!, May 30, 2008
By mushbuster
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My partner got one of these, and now I'm buying one too. It's roomy, easy to install, and a snap to slide on and off the rack. You can stash essential bike tools, rainwear, snacks and such that may come in handy on a long ride or, in my case, for commuting to work. The rack is absolutely stable on a steel or alloy bike post. One caveat: don't attach it to a carbon seat post; that material is not designed to withstand the forces the clamp exerts when you hit bumps and such.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Excellent for commutes/errands, August 15, 2007
By Nhan Nguyen (Houston, TX United States)
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Just the right size bag (430ci) for holding whatever I'm bringing for lunch and/or snacks, my cable lock, and other items. It even has an integrated tool drawer in the back for multitools, tire pressure gauges, etc. Since the bag comes with a grab handle and a strap, I can just take the bag when running errands, load it up, then slide it on the rack and go. Don't know how I did without this!
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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Great product, July 2, 2008
By Jimmy S (Ohio)
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Nice size, very convenient. Easy to mount on the seat bar, took only a minute. Bag is big enough to hold several extra water bottles, a windbreaker, wallet, Ipod, small bike pump, and an extra tube. No complaints. The clip on/off feature works great. If this is in your price range, buy it, you will not be disappointed. (Update after a couple years of use: holding up very well, its durable. I'm still very happy with it in every way.)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Excellent rack and bag!, March 27, 2009
By Guy Long (P.C. Beach, Fl)
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Bought this rack and bag combo for my 28 mile roundtrip work commute and for fun rides with my fiance.
Great buy! I highly recommend it if you want a rack and bag that you can pull off easily so don't have the extra rack weight when you don't want it. Fits my 27.2 mm seat stem securely with the provided rubber pads.
The bag holds just what I need for my commute and is well made and durable. Very happy with this purchase.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Great Product, May 10, 2009
By D. Short
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Really love this trunk bag. I commute back & forth to work about 3 days a week about 13 miles round trip.Been using bag for about 4 months now, had to modify to fit sit post because Im rather short & have to have my sit all way down but other than that its been a great sturdy bag with its rail & locking mechanism.Does not move around at all, and has plenty of storage space for lunch & change of clothes dont worry about stuffing it to full, zippers are very sturdy. Hope this review helps you out.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Excellent quality rack & bag. Practical, easy to set up and use., June 21, 2007
By Lukas M (New York, NY)
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The rack & bag took about 2 minutes to attach to the bike. The rack is top quality, solid and attaches easily as does the slide-on & clip bag.
A great setup for carrying small grocery items or personal gear.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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 Wonderful, September 24, 2008
By N. Cross (Minneapolis, MN)
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This has been great, I no longer use a messenger bag. Sometimes I'd like to have the paniers, but overall I've enjoyed it and it has worked well. My biggest gripe is that my post is too small for the rack and I had to use several layers of duct tape to make it attach.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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MTX Trunk Bag and Beam Rack, July 17, 2008
By James T. Bowers
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I purchased the Topeak Trunk Bag and Beam Rack for my stripped down 12-speed just prior to the 2008 Seattle to Portland (STP) bike ride. I found it to be an exceptional product and held everything I needed from spare tubes, small tool kit, basic junk food and a light jacket. The quality of construction is excellent and the attachment mechanism from bag to rail is easy to use and well thought out.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Excellent quality rack & bag. Practical, easy to set up and use., June 21, 2007
By M Luksha (New York, NY)
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The rack & bag took about 2 minutes to attach to the bike. The rack is top quality, solid and attaches easily as does the slide-on & clip bag.
A great setup for carrying small grocery items or personal gear.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Rack and trunk bag, April 11, 2010
By Ilahna JD
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The rack and trunk bag are easy to use. I wish the bag was a little bit bigger, but I can manage to carry lunch, work clothes and a few other essentials on my commute. My only complaint is that it seems to rattle around a little bit, but so far it's been stable, and it's really quick to slide the trunk bag on and off the rack.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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A very easy to use combo, April 25, 2010
By handy man (san diego, CA USA)
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I commute to work sometimes by bike. It has just enough room for me to put a pair of pants and a shirt. It also has side pockets that can hold slim items.
I love it. My money well spent. One improvement would be on the installation. It has a quick release and rubber cushion for a good grip but it was not enough for my seat post. I had to put additional rubber.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great product!!, August 28, 2009
By Ed (Sunshine State)
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This is a great product, it comes with different size shims and with the right combination fit my bike perfectly. The bag slides on and clips so it is very secure, no worrys about it comming off (like if you were to just bunggie something down). It is a little costly for the combo, but you get what you pay for and this is well made and will last a long time.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Good rear gear, May 30, 2009
By L. Morning (Alaska)
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This gets an A+ rating for it's good zippers, big middle compartment and efficient design. It's made well and can take the hit when you miss the turn or slide on gravel and can't stay upright. The bag detaches from the rack easily so you can take it with you. The rack has a very adjustable fastening tab so it can fit on a variety of seat posts. I use it on my road bike for long rides. It is heavy and I would not race with it but it does carry needed gear and food for a long ride. It is a great addition to a mountain bike for trail riding.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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bike accessory, September 8, 2008
By Hope Ortiz
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The MTX combo set was a perfect gift for my husband and he loves it as it makes his trek to work more feasible for whatever he needs to take with him.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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rack and bag, August 30, 2008
By A. M. Gerrity (Saudi Arabia)
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I mainly use my bike to get a workout. And yet I found myself riding my bike to the store to pick up a few items, and to a local place for breakfast. I like to read my paper and solve the crossword puzzle over coffee. I needed something to carry those few items.
The rack went on the seat post easy. It fits well. There are no vibrations. The bag while small, fulfills my needs. It slides onto the rack very easly and snaps into place. I like this product. It does the job.
But I have had this product for only a week.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great Purchase, February 13, 2010
By Tina (Michigan, USA)
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I love this bag. Perfect for putting my wallet and cell phone in. I can also but my book in there when going to the library.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Topeax MTX Combo Set, August 29, 2008
By Jeffrey Anderson
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These are great products! The bag carries everything I need-sure beats stuffing your pockets. The back and rack stay secured at 60mph on the back of my car. After the initial install, I only had to re-tighten the rack once. My taillight attaches to a loop on the bag. While riding, I don't even notice that the rack and bag are there. Don't commute without one!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great Products from a popular name brand, July 18, 2008
By BAR (Bay Area, Ca. USA)
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Went on really fast and really like the quick release mount. Although I wish they had the larger bag with this rack.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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topeak mtx combo, May 5, 2011
By rochoa65 (Commerce, CA USA)
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I really love this combo for my mountan bike, it can be a tote bag and a trunk for your bike.
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Pleasantly Surprised, September 9, 2011
By Morgoth (Colorado)
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I read the reviews before I purchased and knew it was smaller than a pannier but could hold a decent amount. When I first got the bag, I was shocked by how small it actually was and thought I was going to need to return it. I gave it a shot and I'm glad I did! I'm a commuter biker and have been able to fit shoes, a full outfit, my lunch, and sizable make up bag all in this little guy. You have to be creative when fitting everything but it IS possible. Now that I'm packing more than sandals and summer clothes, I slide my make up bag in the top portion under the criss-cross stretch cords and it holds perfectly. When winter time rolls around, I think I will strap my boots/shoes with a plastic bag and bungee cords to the top. I'm just happy to not have a packback on my back anymore! Be warned that you can't fit much on the side pockets. I have my chapstick and a wrench in the pockets but thats about all you can slide in there.
My only complaint is the rack. I can't quite get it tight enough so that it doesn't swing around back and forth while I ride. It comes with rubber inserts to hold it in place and I may just need to try out different sizes but its hard to get it just right. I also needed to adjust my seat a bit higher so that the clip doesn't snap out over bumps. I do love that you can slide it on and off so easily!
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Topeak is tops, September 28, 2011
By gopherm (Leonardtown, Maryland USA)
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This was actually bought as a gift for someone else, however, I had recently purchased s very similar item for my wife. Actually the trunk bag is identical but the rack is different.
The bag is extremely sturdy without being too heavy and has a very large capacity for everything she wants to carry on her bike rides. The bag is made specifically to mate to the companion racks and locks securely in place but still allows for quick removal. The bag also has convenient carry handles and an exterior mesh pocket to allow quick retrieval of smaller items.
All of the Topeak items we have bought are all of superior quality with a lot of thought given to their actual utility.
The vendor was also top rated with great prices and quick shipping.
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top notch topeak, January 17, 2012
By sed
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This system works great. I like that it does not have posts leading to the rear axle. Clean lines. Bag slides on and off the rack nicely and fits everything we need for a days ride.
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Combo Set Good Value, September 28, 2011
By concohrs (South Australia)
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Very pleased with this, it saves me lugging around all sorts of stuff in my messenger bag, plus its simple to fit and to release bag. Most of all fantastic value.
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Great Bag, August 3, 2011
By kutch21
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Great bag. I just used it on RAGBRAI. It held what I needed as I crossed Iowa. I liked the rack as well but, my only complaint is the size of the seat post clamp. As I pedaled, my legs touched the clamp. It made me sore for the 1st couple of long rides but, I eventually got used to it.
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 Expected More, November 24, 2010
By Tiffany N. Johnson (Woodbridge, VA United States)
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The bag serves it purpose. I was very disappointed when the portion of the rack the bag slides onto to stay secure broke and I hadn't had it for a month! Fortunately, enough of the clip stayed so when I slide the bag on it has something to hold onto. Sadly when that breaks the whole rack will become useless.
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Topeak MTX Combo Set, June 25, 2010
By axle
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This is a great deal. The beam rack is easy to install and the bag is spacious enough for lunch, a book, a light jacket, a tube and an emergency tool.
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