Topeak Aero Large Wedge Bag is a Sleek, aero shape wedge pack for carrying tools, food, wallet, keys, maps, spare tubes, mini pump, and anything else you need to carry.
Submitted by
ts818
a Cross Country Rider
from RI, MA
Date Reviewed: October 13, 2011
Strengths: Fit, I could either fit: all my tools, wallet phone keys, glasses, spare tube / or a xl tshirt and wallet phone keys (had a large)
Weaknesses: Stitching on straps
Bottom Line:
Bag is awesome until it breaks, and it will like others had said. You just can't expect to hold a bunch of weight in there and bounce around on the trails. The bag may do better on a FS bike. The stitching will go on one of the straps and then the bag will come off the bike. No problems with zipper, cool reflective logo, and fit bike well while it lasted. Good for use when you don't want to use your hydropack, but don't think it will last in place of one.
Submitted by
moblsv
a Weekend Warrior
from Fruit Heights
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2010
Strengths: Secures firmly to bike, doesn't bounce or make noise. Holds lots of stuff. Generally works for road riding.
Weaknesses: Zipper does not stay in place and has no securing mechanism. I've used this on several road rides with no problem. I took it on its first real mountain ride and the zipper opened. My tools, tubes, pump and money fell out somewhere on the trail. I no longer trust this pack and am looking for one with some sort of locking, or securing, mechanism.
Bottom Line:
Ok for commuting. I don't trust it to keep my stuff from falling out when riding off road.
Bike Setup: Stumpjumper Carbon HT 29er, Yeti 575, Tarmac Road
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Submitted by
Orcus332
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, OH
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2010
Strengths: Easy connectivity, Looks good. Enough room for mtb tube, alien multi-tool, patch repair kit, and ID
Weaknesses: This thing has broke on me twice now. Both times, the stitching where the straps attach at the top has busted open. Not waterproof, but i don't think it claims to be.
Bottom Line:
I think this bag may work if you carry a very light load, or you do not go over very rough terrain. I think the combo of weight, and stress led to the seams ripping open. The customer service was good though, as a new one was shipped out no questions asked. I'm not going to risk a 3rd try with this bag though, so they've lost my business.
Similar Products Used: None, just bought a cannondale so we'll see how it compares.
Bike Setup: fisher piranha, odi grips, wtb rocket saddle, cateye computer, velociraptor tires.
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Submitted by
threads
a Weekend Warrior
from Rotorua, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2010
Strengths: Purchased very cheaply new from TradeMe aucton site. Quick and easy to connect up to saddle rails and seatpost. Reflective strip on rear. Plenty of room for tyre irons, tube, emergency all-in-one toolkit and mobile phone. Tab for mounting rear light. Light weight.
Weaknesses: Collects all sorts of trail and road dirt off the back wheel. When installed blocks any rear lights mounted to seatpost.
Bottom Line:
Nice light emergency bag that is easily mounted to saddle.
Bike Setup: Avanti Barracuda MTB setup with slicks for weekday commuting and weekend road riding.
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Submitted by
David9999999
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilton, CT
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2009
Strengths: Seemed to be built well, clip on feature was simple and easy to use, had enough space for tire levers a tube and a cell phone at least
Weaknesses: Well... it broke.
Bottom Line:
As a note: I had the version with the plastic clip, not the straps... the plastic clip is the part that broke. It just snapped a piece of it off. I think the strap version would hold up better, I might try it. Thing is, it was a really nice bag until it broke. Bummer.
