Topeak Explorer Rack and Trunk Bag
06-02-13, 08:38 AM
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A little more detail of how you stop the rattle**********? I hate rattles!
06-02-13, 10:03 AM
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Just slide a piece of folded paper between the rack and bag when the bag is 70% on the rack, and then push the bag all the way in. The paper gets pulled in between the rack and bag, and stops the rattle.
06-02-13, 12:12 PM
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Add strips of cloth friction tape to the platform. Available at Home Depot. Snugs things up, and you don't have to fiddle with it again.
06-03-13, 08:55 AM
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I just installed my Explorer Rack and MTX trunk bag (EX). After a couple rides, I didn't notice any rattles on mine, but perhaps I'm not as sensitive to the noise?
I'm returning the EX though, as I have the DXP coming in tomorrow. Hopefully that one doesn't rattle.
I'm returning the EX though, as I have the DXP coming in tomorrow. Hopefully that one doesn't rattle.
06-03-13, 11:41 PM
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Not much to add to all the good info so far. I don't have the rack that goes with it, so I got the one that velcros to your rack. I'm quite happy with it, although now I just use it in the summer when I am only commuting to work and not to school 5 days a week too. It took me a while to realize that it wasn't waterproof as usually the rain here is pretty light. I have the model with the fold out panniers, I was surprised at how well these worked, I was a little sceptical at first. I'm lucky in that the rack I use it on (Nitto Big Front Rack) has little pegs that are perfect for hooking the little bungees at the bottom of the panniers to. The reflective stripe is a nice touch too, it showed up brilliantly when I took a flash photo of the bike. I am tempted to cut off the water bottle holder, as I can't see myself ever using it.
06-04-13, 12:39 AM
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I have and use the fold out pannier model for commuting. Almost perfect. Shoes in one side, work clothes in other side, and underwear/towel/locks/toiletries and random stuff in the middle. And it fits in a locker too. Very happy with the setup.
06-04-13, 05:12 AM
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I put my cable lock in the water bottle holder. Really do like the bag and rack.
07-22-13, 09:08 PM
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I've used the MTX bag & rack for quite a few years now. Started with it on my old Ross Mt Whitney MTB.
When I got my Fischer Piranha, I had to buy a different rack that would fit over the disc brakes.
Use it for all my tools/batteries, clothing etc and carries my lunch & newspaper etc on my commutes to work.
No panniers, but top expands if I need more room for something else.
When I got my Fischer Piranha, I had to buy a different rack that would fit over the disc brakes.
Use it for all my tools/batteries, clothing etc and carries my lunch & newspaper etc on my commutes to work.
No panniers, but top expands if I need more room for something else.
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