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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | | | | | Topeak Explorer Disc Rack - Classic loaded touring rack designed for compatibility with disc bakes. w/Spring clip, black, each. | | | |
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| $38.99 | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 13.0 inches | | Product Width: | 10.0 inches | | Product Height: | 16.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 3.7 pounds | | Package Length: | 14.8 inches | | Package Width: | 13.5 inches | | Package Height: | 9.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 17 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 17 customer reviews )
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8 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Not for women's bikes or small frames May 23, 2007
By B. T. Denyer
"Web designer"
This is the second time I fell for the "one size fits all" statement from these third-party bike part manufacturers. I tried to install this on my wife's Giant mountain bike with disc brakes... an hour later and a few modifications I got it to fit. If you are planning on using this rack WITH the Topeak basket ("MTX Basket Rear" TB2005) on a women's bike STOP NOW!
(Women's and small frames:) The mounting holes on the frame for the rack are too low and, due to the angle of the seat post, the seat will hit the basket. Though the instructions state "bend to accommodate proper installation", you will have to create a severe bend to 'accommodate' the frame on a women's bike or small frame. I also had to slide the rack far back on the rails in order for the Topeak basket to be able to slide all the way forward without hitting the seat.
Also, once the slides are bent they tend to bend quite easily. I ended up having to marry-up another pair of slides to these in order to make them rigid after bending them. At this time is when I noticed that the rails from my D***a rack were 50% thicker than the Topeak ones and much harder to bend.
The post/standoff that clears the disc brakes was fine. We have the standard Giant-issued disc brakes and used the factory-bored holes int he frame. No problem there. I did, however, have to use two-washers on one side to keep the bolt from hitting the sprocket (which is advised in the instructions.)
Other than that, the frame is well-suited for large frames and men's bikes with disc brakes on the rear. If you have a quick-release seat post, I recommend using it to attach your rack slides. You will find you have to bend the slides less or not at all.
Other points:
- Instructions are in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese. It also shows great exploded diagrams and good illustrations of an installation.
- Comes with two rear tail light mounts for the optional "RedLite" (TMS004) and "RedLite UFO" (TMS017). The Tail Light mount has mounting holes 80mm apart.
- Made in Taiwan, if that matters to you.
- 6061 T6 Aluminum tubular construction with stainless steel fitting bracket (which I have been calling "slides")
- From placard: "1 Size fits all 26" or 700C frames"
I give it 2 stars for the sheer hassle of installation and blatant disregard for installation on women's bike frames.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 It works, with a little effort. Jul 17, 2009
By Thaddeus Jaszek
I received this rack today and installed it on my mountain bike. It seems plenty sturdy, and avoids the disc brakes.
Installation went smoothly for me, but be forewarned you'll definitely need to bend the mounting brackets to fit your particular bike. To get the best fit, I had to bend each bracket in one place, and slightly untwist the twist in each bracket to match the angle on my bike frame. I used a couple of wrenches to do this; if I had a vise handy, that would have been even better. Not a big deal, but I can see how less mechanically inclined people might have real problems with it.
The more you have to bend the brackets, the weaker the rack will be. I can see how people might have problems with this rack and smaller bike frames.
Also, I agree with the person who said that the unfinished steel color of the brackets, instead of being painted black, is not attractive. My bike is all black, and so is this rack... the only exception now is these brackets! Maybe I'll paint them black myself. This is just cosmetic, though.
All in all, I'm impressed with this product.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Excellent! Sep 08, 2009
By Marie
"Godlovesyoutoo"
Used the bag in the Smoky Mountains to haul our coats, water bottles, food, and bike tools. No problems using the bag and the storage is great for hauling groceries.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Works, with modification Sep 06, 2011
By D. Bryan Viers
I have a Giant Talon 29er with disc brakes and the rack fit perfectly on my bike. The only issues that I had was that the bike frame doesn't have the specific screw holes available for the seat post braces as documented in the instructions (which are sparse at best). The instructions want you to fasten the braces directly to the side of the frame where your seat post sits or just below it in specific "rack mount" holes. The Talon uses a quick release lever at the seat post. I managed to get the braces to fit with that bolt after doing some pretty major grinding to the braces themselves. The good news is that you don't need a whole work bench grinder in order to make it work. There are grinding stones that fit right onto the end of an electric drill.
I've been using this rack now for about a week and it's held up very well with at least 40lbs in a standard "backpack" strapped to the top. I would recommend this to anyone looking to add a bike rack to the back of their 29er mountain bikes.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Not for a TREK 4100 Apr 03, 2010
By Luis Rodriguez
I received this product promptly. Once I tried to install it I quickly realized it is not compatible with my TREK 4100. I gave it 4 stars because it advertised to be for disk brake bikes but it lacks a compatibility chart. It would be great if Topeak posted a compatibility chart to save us time and aggravation. No other complaints.
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