Product Description
- Insulated main compartment with molded EVA foam sides, top and bottom
- 3M reflective trim
- Elastic top bungees
- Includes shoulder strap and carrying handle
- Dimensions: 14.1" x 9.8" x 8.5 - 11.4"
- 1020 grams
The MTX TrunkBag DX features an insulated main compartment and a Multi-expanding top for more cargo capacity on the go.
| List Price: | $99.95 |
| Price: | $58.93 |
| as of Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:55:26 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Size: L x W x H ??36 x 24 x 20 cm / 14.1 ? x 9.4? x 7.9?
- Color: Black
- Brand: Topeak
- Model: 63009806
- Released on: 2007-11-20
- Dimensions: 14.00" h x 8.00" w x 9.00" l, 1.95 pounds
Features
- 1 Divided Main with Multi Expanding Top, Two Side Zippers
- 845 g / 1.72 lbs
- 8.3 l / 500 ci Capacity
- 420 Denier Nylon
- Shoulder Strap, ?Carrying Handle, ?3M Reflective Strip, ?RedLite? Clip, ?Elastic Top Bungees
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful.
By drefractor
To help visualize, the horizontal space of the main compartment of this trunk is big enough to tightly carry two plastic gallons of milk and there is a vertical separator panel with velcro ends to sort into 2 loads. The vertical space of the main compartment will allow the zipper to close with a milk container in the rear, but as the front slopes downward, there's not quite enough clearance in the front of the trunk for the top of the second milk container.
The side pocket space is pretty narrow due to the rigid molding which gives the bag a neat and trim appearance -- don't plan on putting anything much more than an inch wide if you want to be able to zipper close. Otherwise don't forget to bring a bungie cord or two (always a good idea) in which case the top of the pocket opens to about 5 inches before being held at that width by side expanders on the front and back. I would have rather had the rigid sides confined to the main compartment or had the side pockets otherwise engineered to zipper close around wider objects.
Plenty of places to strap the trunk down if you don't have a Topeak MTX bike rack, but it's pretty slick if you do have one. Just slide and go and use the included carrying strap if you want to use it as a small shopping carrier.
A bit pricey, but a nice product overall.
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Wohler
This rack-mountable bag looks great and works very well. The rigid panels are especially nice, and I am able to keep important things in it when I ride, without worrying if they might get crushed.
The only think I would suggest, is that because the clip is in the front of the bag, and it slides in from the rear, keep an eye on it while riding. This is a silly design for the clip, as if the bag escapes, it will only go one direction, backwards! I was riding the other day, and sure enough, I hit a bump and didn't think to look back until a couple minutes later -- only to find the rider behind me carrying it as he approached. For the remainder of the ride, I had to lash a belt through the loops and to the seatpost. I can't imagine not noticing until I stopped! I would have lost a wallet and a cell phone. Needless to say, I was irritated.
So, my suggestion to Topeak would be to have it clip instead in the back (a horizontal clip that detents UP when the bag is slid in all the way, for instance). For anyone who has purchased this bag, be mindful of this, or use a cord at the front to make double sure you won't lose it.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
By The Count
Bought this bag, along with Topeak's Explorer rack, for commuting to work (20 mile round trip). Have been extremely pleased with the product thus far. Key observations:
+ Large capacity: Change of clothes, blackberry, etc. easily fit into the main compartment (I keep my work shoes at work). The side panniers provide considerable extra storage, as needed, for storing lunch, work files, jacket, etc.
+ Very functional: I highly recommend buying one of the Topeak racks with the MTX Quick Release features (such as the Explorer rack I purchased)...very easy to to slide bag on and off the rack and the bag is tightly secured when in use.
+ Quality construction: Only time will tell how the zippers hold up, but bag appears to be very durable and well-made.
+ Size/appearance: Since this is Topeak's largest trunk bag, was a little concerned it might look out of proportion on the bike and be heavy. But it looks fine, and it has not significantly altered the "drivability" of the bike.
+ Price: Amazon provided very competitive price and much lower than the local bike shops
- Rain cover extra: Maybe a little bit of a bummer that the rain cover is an extra accessory. I bought the rain cover, but a reasonable alternative is to just wrap your cargo in plastic bags if you're expecting rain. The trunk bag itself is not rain proof, so you will need some type of protection if you do not want your cargo to get wet.
Overall, extremely pleased with the product thus far and highly recommend it to those that want a convenient, durable storage option with considerable capacity.
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