Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP Bicycle Trunk Bag with Rigid Molded Panels

by Topeak

Product Features

• Expandable bike bag with divided main compartment and expandable top
• 2 side panels with expandable panniers add even more storage space
• 420-denier nylon construction with rigid molded side panels
• Shoulder strap for easy carrying; RedLite clip and elastic top bungees
• 1,010 cubic inches of storage; measures 9.8 x 14.1 x 8.5 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Tired of carrying your spare clothes, bike tools, and groceries in a cumbersome backpack while you ride? Turn to the Topeak MTX trunk bag EXP, which boasts 1,010 cubic inches of storage space in a framework that attaches securely to the rear of your bike. The MTX trunk bag offers ample storage space, with a divided main compartment and an expandable top, along with two side panels with expandable panniers.

Cyclists can use the optional rain cover (sold separately) to keep gear dry.

As a result, you can fit several smaller items in the main bag, or you can enlarge it to store additional gear, clothes, or snacks. The bag is also tough and long lasting, with rigid molded side panels and a flexible, water-repellent 420-denier nylon construction. And once you arrive at your destination, you can carry the MTX trunk bag EXP just like a messenger bag thanks to the included shoulder strap. Other features include a carrying handle, a 3M reflective strip, a RedLite clip, molded EVA foam insulation, elastic top bungees, and an optional rain cover (sold separately). The bag--which is compatible with the MTX QuickTrack rack--measures 9.8 by 14.1 by 8.5 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 2.36 pounds.

About Topeak
Topeak has received an avalanche of awards and accolades since its founding in 1991. The company has developed such innovations as the JowBlow floor pumps with SmartHead technology, which sense and automatically adapt to Schrader and Presta valves without swapping out parts; the award-winning Morph series of mini pumps; the ALiEN multitools, which separate into different parts so cyclists can bring only the tools they need; and the Hexus mini tool and Bikamper personal shelter, which received the prestigious Red Dot award for outstanding design. The most important part of the Topeak story, however, is the passion of the founders and employees, who are cyclists, too. The company is dedicated to making the ride better, and focuses on creating products and accessories to help facilitate an escape from the traffic jams, cubicles, and mind-numbing meetings of everyday life.

Product Description

Large capacity trunk bag with divided main compartment plus side panels that expand out into panniers. Insulating rigid molded EVA foam side panels. QuickTrack click 'n go compatible (for use with Topeak MTX racks see MTX Beam (side frames recommended), Explorer, Super Tourist) . 420 denier nylon fabric for rigidity and water repellency . Includes carrying handle, shoulder strap, 3M reflective strip, taillight clip, bungees. LxWxH: 14.1"x9.8"x8.5".

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 6.3 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ZKATZG
• Item model number: 63009807
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,388 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #21 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Accessories > Panniers & Rack Trunks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Topeak rigid side MTX trunk bag, April 20, 2009

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Darrell Burson (Alameda Calif.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP Bicycle Trunk Bag with Rigid Molded Panels (Sports)

This whole product line from Topeak is great. The rack is set up so that the bag can be removed and carried with you (shoulder strap provided!) quickly and easily, and snapped securely back into place. The ones with the fold up pannier bags make for a very versatile and compact cargo unit that can handle, one way or another, just about anything. I chose the model with the rigid sides because, apparently some of the earlier models with soft sides kind of scrunched when the pannier bags carried heavier loads. It seemed a reasonable upgrade and worth the price different. I haven't yet really tested the load limits, but so far it has been able to handle everything I have needed for around town shopping etc..But it seems as though it would be perfect for commuters as well, with room for extra clothing, shoes, lunch, laptop, and whatever. They deserve a design award for this baby. They have pretty much thought of everything.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How much work clothes can you fit in it?, July 1, 2011

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M A "Matt" (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP Bicycle Trunk Bag with Rigid Molded Panels (Sports)

The reviews for this item were very accurate. This is a well made product. My intended usage for the product was transporting work clothes to my office when I ride to work. So, will they fit?

The main compartment will barely fit two size 13 dress shoes. This is with a little shoving. Size 11-12 should fit perfectly. However, there was then no room for anything more than a single pair of pants. No room for the shirt. I was going to have to unzip one of the side panniers.

A single side pannier fits both size 13 shoes. They take up approximately 3/4 of the horizontal space in the pannier. There is still approximately 2-3 inches left vertically. The front-back depth fits them comfortably with no shoving, pushing, or any stress at all on the material or zipper.

Putting both shoes in side pannier, now leaves the main compartment free for comfortable packing of pants, shirt, belt, wallet, cell phone, etc. I still have the second side pannier completely free for "incidentals.

One final note: The side pannier will in fact fit a 17" MacBook Pro laptop in it. If you intend to do this, I would get a padded slip cover for it, as there is very little protection on the side. But, it is nice to know it fits!

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Redesigned for the worse, August 18, 2010

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Gabor Lukacs (Amherst, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP Bicycle Trunk Bag with Rigid Molded Panels (Sports)

Years ago I bought this bag with the same name and I really liked it (that was a 5 star).
Eventually one of the zips wore out, so I decided to get a new one. This time around there seemed to be less selection, but I found my bag with the same name, and the shape on the little picture was even more elegant. Great.
After I received it, I noticed, that the velcro clips were not present any more, so I only could use my new bag on the bike that had the topeak rack, the back basket was not present any more, the top area was simplified and I didn't have place for my tools there any more, and the whole body of the bag was quite a bit smaller. The items that used to fit don't fit any more (like a half-gallon or gallon of juice for example is now too tall. The expandability was retained (still too small) and the side paniers were there too.
All in all, the company is going towards cheapness and occasional use, and the bag is much less appropriate for commuter use with the left-out features.