Topeak QR Beam Rack EX Bicycle Rack

by Topeak

Product Features

• Bag-compatible with MTX QuickTrack System
• Aluminum beam; fits 25.4 to 31.8 mm (shims Incl.)
• Plastic Cargo Deck Bag
• Measures 20 by 5 by 3 inches (L x W x H)
• Weight Capacity: 15 pounds

Product Description

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A lighter duty version of the Rack EX for mountain bike and commuter use. Improved QR mechanism is more secure and easier to use and the rack is compatible with all MTX Trunk Bags with a 15-pound carrying capacity. Includes hidden storage tray, rubber bungee and safety reflector.

Topeak's QuickTrack system makes mounting any QuickTrack equipped bag or basket to a Topeak rear rack incredibly easy. Simply line up the composite QuickTrack base with the channels on any Topeak rear rack and slide forward until it clicks into place--there are no tools, no straps, and no hassles. To remove, simply push the yellow release button and slide the bag or basket rearward until completely disengaged.

Features:

• Aluminum beam
• Plastic Cargo Deck Bag
• Bag-compatibile with MTX QuickTrack System
• Storage Tray
• Safety Reflector
• RedLite Mount
• Tail Light Mount

Specifications:

• Weight Capacity: 15 pounds
• Size 20 by 5 by 3 inches (L x W x H)
• Weight: 1.49 pounds

Product Description

Topeak Beam Rack Seatpost Mount Rack constructed of tough 6061 T6 aluminum.

• Tough 6061 T6 aluminum construction
• Hinged seat post clamp with aluminum quick release lever
• Perfect for mountain and trekking bikes
• Fits 25.4-31.8 mm seat posts
• Carries 20 lbs and loads with ease

Item Specifications
Color	Black
Weight	680g
Rack Weight Limit	20lbs
Rack Length	9ins
Clamp Height	32mm
Fits Post Diameter	26-30mm

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 19.7 x 4.7 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FI6WSG
• Item model number: TA2102
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,165 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #58 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Accessories > Racks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted, November 13, 2006

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C. P. Sanderson (N.J. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Topeak QR Beam Rack EX Bicycle Rack (Sports)

I searched all over looking for a good but cheap rack, you cannot beat this product for the price and how well it's built. It has a little hidden tray for a wallet or something, comes with reflector and you can remove it and it's ready to recieve blinking lights,clip ons. Perfect for running to the store, comes with two adjustable rubber straps. Had it on in minutes, comes with different size rubber shims to fit seat post size if you need them and best of all it doubles as a fender and keeps the water from shooting on me. I have 26 inch wheels and I finished it off by getting the little extended fender that Topeak makes for it. (MTX DeFender Bicycle Fender-$5.00) The threaded holes are already in the rack and with the 2 screws that came with the fender, had it on. It sticks out past the rack another 5 inches and total length, Rack and fender from the center of the seat post is 23 1/4 inches. I am very happy with it and it really looks good.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars busted after 23 months, November 5, 2010

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This review is from: Topeak QR Beam Rack EX Bicycle Rack (Sports)

This rack seemed OK for awhile. It slipped a bit on the seat post until I added a cardboard sleeve. Today, it fractured near the weld near the post clamp. I'm not a gonzo rider but it does get a bit of shaking during my twice weekly rides. I'd say I ride on rough pavement about 70% of the time and on dirt/sand the rest. I've never overloaded it but I would expect a little greater lifetime.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Plastic Bar Broke After a Month - Customer Service Very Good, August 1, 2009

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P. STEIMEL "psteimel" (Germantown, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Topeak QR Beam Rack EX Bicycle Rack (Sports)

I love the concept of this bike rack since it allows one click fastening of Topeak bike bags. However, the plastic bar that the bag clicks onto broke after a couple months of regular use. Customer service sent me the replacement plastic piece immediately. The other racks in collection have metal fastening bars that will not crack like my plastic one did. They are more expensive, but you don't to risk failure of the part of the rack keeps your valuables from spilling on the road, don't buy this rack.

Note: The plastic bar did break while installing the bag, not riding. But I don't want to have to worry about it breaking while riding on rough terrain. Normally, I would not buy any bar rack, but had no choice since I have rear suspension.

Topeak makes great racks. This is not one of them.