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(More customer reviews)The good: 1) The materials used are good quality and feel like they will hold up under use. 2) The construction is good. It is a well put together bag. 3) The ease of use with the Topeak rack. It fits easily and securily. It is a good system that Topeak has. 4) The top is lightly insulated. Good spot for putting my lunch during the commute.
The bad: 1) The price. There are several less expensive options out there. 2) No exterior easy to reach pockets for phone, wallet, keys etc.. 3)The panniers should be a couple inches wider and taller. The bags are a little undersized.
In the end I would have rated it higher if the bags were just a little larger and if it were just a bit less expensive. Also, I had problems ordering directly from Amazon. The order was filled by Amazon with an expected delivery date of 3-5 business days. Two days after the order was placed I went to track the shipment and it hadn't even picked up yet. It stated that there was a problem getting shipped out. So I had to pay the extra for expedited delivery. That was disappointing. I didn't even get a notice from Amazon that there was a problem.
That was my original review but after 7 months my opinion has changed. I would not give it 3 stars. I am currently on my 2nd bag because I had to return the original after 3 wks. The bag began to come apart at the seems. Now my second bag has the same problem. I only put clothes in there so it's not that I overload it. This is something you might consider if you are using this for your daily commute.
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Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP with Side PanniersTired of carrying your 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 plenty of storage options, with a divided main compartment and an expandable top, along with two side panels with expandable panniers.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.
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