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Topeak Explorer Bike Rack

Topeak Explorer Bike Rack

Made by Topeak

Sales Rank on Amazon.com: 596

Lowest Price: $27.20

Average Review: 4.5 stars

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Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars

The following review received 21 helpful votes out of 23 total votes:
Review Date: 2006-07-30
"Very good product"

It seems to me a very good choice, Hard, good paint.

You can atach the painners at the sides of the rack, and in the top, the sleeping bag, a mattress or something else
It also hace a special atach point for your RED BACK LIGHT


A very very helpfull accesory for your bike when you travel

PAY ATENTION if you need it For DISC BRAKES BIKE or NOT, there is a diference in the way you atach it to the bike and also in the PRICE There are two models, almost exactly the same
Be carefull!!! 4 stars
The following review received 10 helpful votes out of 11 total votes:
Review Date: 2007-08-10
"Nice rack!"

I bought this rack to put on my wife's beach cruiser with the Topeak rear basket. It is adaptable to all bicycles as advertised, but is designed to fit bicycles with threaded seat-stay bosses. If you're bicycle does not have threaded rack mounts, installation will require some type of adaptor. My wife's bike is an Electra and Electra sells a seat clamp with rack mounts which installs easily; other companies might sell a similar item. Installation was easy. Rack is very sturdy. The rear basket goes on easily with the MTX track system.Topeak MTX Rear Bicycle Basket 5 stars
The following review received 7 helpful votes out of 8 total votes:
Review Date: 2007-08-28
"Sturdy Rack "

I have a Hybrid bike and I wanted to be able to carry purchases I make during my rides. This manufacturer offers a bag that slides on the racks designed track. The bag is a bit expensive. I gave this rack 4 stars because, 1- I had a hard time figuring out how to mount it to the bike post. Which the instructions only show mounting installation on bikes having pre-tapped seat posts. My bike did not have that. My choices were to return the rack, or drill and tap the seat posts. . BUT, I tried to figure out if the seat's quick release bolt, could be used instead. Luckily, the angle/height of the seat's bolt was proper and the seat-bolt long enough to accommodate for the front mounting brackets to be attached. 2- I am starting to see some rust spots on areas that I could not have scrapped/scratched the plastic coating. In general, it is sturdy and helpful rack. I would buy again. 4 stars
The following review received 6 helpful votes out of 6 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-05-16
"Topeak Explorere Rear Rack"

A great value! Detailed directions. No extra parts - don't drop any of those tiny washers. I was lucky - my bicycle has threaded attachment points. If yours does not, be prepared to make a trip or 2 to the hardware store.

Also, the rack does not come with an Allen Wrench. Hopefully you have a set of Allen Wrenches on hand.
5 stars
The following review received 6 helpful votes out of 6 total votes:
Review Date: 2008-06-16
"Topeak Explorer Bike Rack"

I recently purchased an entry-level Schwinn bike to ride to work and to run errands in the face of $4 a gallon gas. I bought this rack because I liked the idea of the bags that slide and lock into place. It took about half an hour to install this rack on my bike. My seat post was pre-tapped but at an odd angle, so I had to bend the silver brackets slightly. Once attached it is solid, I have been riding about ten miles a day for the past week with it and I harldy notice it is there. I have not tested the 55 pound weight limit yet but I bought one of the smaller bags with no panniers. This is a great everyday rack, especially for this novice. 4 stars