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Topeak QR Beam Rack Rack
Product DescriptionDesigned for the tough world of mountain biking. The MTX is great for mountain bike touring with a full-suspension rig. It features a new universal deck design for mounting any one of our QuickTrack Trunk Bags.
User Reviews
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nutricycling
a Cross Country Rider
from Japan Date Reviewed: March 30, 2009 Strengths: Strong and simple to use, well priced, does exactly what is needed of it. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Inuyama Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $65.00 Purchased At: chainreactioncycles. Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: BeOne Karma 2.0 w/ Easton HAVOC AM wheelset.
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Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Eugene, Oregon Date Reviewed: June 25, 2007 Strengths: It works! I got it on closeout with the bag that slides into it for $50 2 years ago. Does exactly what it's supposed to. Weaknesses: I use it on a cross bike. Read: short exposed seat post. So, it rides a little high on this bike. Not a problem on my compact frame mtn. bike. That high on the bike, and your center of gravity is a little wacky for a while, and the big-ass clamp rubs your legs until you get used to it... Lose the quick release. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Performance Bike Similar Products Used: Blackburn frame-mounted Bike Setup: Redline Cross bike with big tires (38's) fenders, lights, etc. 
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KEITH SPANGLER
from MECHANICSBURG Date Reviewed: February 8, 2006 Strengths: LOOKS GOOD / MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR TRUNK BAG IS SMARTLY DESIGNED FOR EASY ON AND OFF / LOOK STURDY Weaknesses: RACK DRIFTS OFF CENTER DURING RIDING / QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM DOESN'T ALLOW FOR SECURE MOUNTING OF THE RACK TO THE SEAT POST WITH SHIMS. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $59.00 Purchased At: BRANDE.COM Similar Products Used: NONE Bike Setup: MOSER M76 
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Noel
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney Date Reviewed: October 30, 2005 Strengths: Quick to install/remove. Light weight. Weaknesses: Can sway when under load. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $22.00 Bike Setup: Mtb with road slicks
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Brent
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Date Reviewed: July 21, 2005 Strengths: Ease of use; light but surprisingly strong. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: $50 Can ebay 
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Andy
from Cambridge Date Reviewed: March 15, 2005 Strengths: Simple, clean lines, except for jagged edge where it sheared in two. Makes interesting conversation piece (or more specifically, conversation PIECES.) Weaknesses: Weakness is right! It broke in normal usage. Customer service was non-existent. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: REI
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Tony
a Cross Country Rider
from Earth Date Reviewed: October 4, 2004 Strengths: No eyelets? No problem! Weaknesses: Rotates Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Bike Setup: Yeti A.R.C.
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Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from NYC Date Reviewed: September 1, 2004 Strengths: Sturdy and dependable (see below) Weaknesses: Shim problem (see below) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: Catalog Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Klein Attitude Race
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D
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, Ohio Date Reviewed: July 22, 2004 Strengths: Easy to take on and off, fairly large, sturdy build, matching bag system Weaknesses: easy to steal if it is not locked to the bike Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $43.00 Purchased At: local bike shop Similar Products Used: bell seat post rack Bike Setup: Diamondback Topanga
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Josh
a Weekend Warrior
from Middleburg, VA Date Reviewed: February 7, 2004 Strengths: Easy on, easy off. Lightweight. I don't have the Topeak bag to fit onto it, but it seems like it's a good feature if I did. Can be used on a dual-suspension. Weaknesses: Can't hold as much weight as conventional bike racks. rubber bungee that is provided is virtually useless. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: Performance Bicycles Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Giant Warp DS 3, yellow. Stock. 
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Gary White
a Cross Country Rider
from London, UK Date Reviewed: January 24, 2004 Strengths: Very well made, good vfm, light, looks good, bungees and platform area just right, can use on my hardtail or full suspension bike. easy to fit Weaknesses: Not designed for Kona seat posts, which are 27.0mm. Using the shims supplied, it was impossible to get the mounting tight enough without over-stressing the bolts, hence to rack swings away from its centre position. I had to experiment with improvised shims (e.g. cut-offs from old inner tubes!) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Old Springs Trail, Marin, Ca Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: Cycle Surgery, London Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Kona Kilauea, Marzocchi X-Fly 100 forks, Easton EA 50 stem, bars and seat post, Specialiazed BG saddle, XT shifters and mechs, XTR rim brakes and levers, XTR hubs with Mavic rims, Race Face Prodigy XC crankset, Sachs PC69 chain, XT cassette, old LX SPD pedals, Specialiazed Mt.Baldy tires
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Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: October 9, 2003 Strengths: nice looking design, light-weight, able to remove with little hassle, rubber bungee works great to hold down u-lock Weaknesses: swayed on seatpost, even with rubber shims supplied. a little bouncy over the curbs when weighted out. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: blackburn mtn rack Bike Setup: Marin Hawk Hill with cable disc brakes, used primarily for commute to work, then weekend warrior action.
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Chris Goodger
from Wellington, New Zealand Date Reviewed: July 21, 2003 Strengths: Combines with Topeak back for easy attachment Weaknesses: Does not hold onto seatpost securely. Limits wedge bag that can be attached Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: New Zealand Similar Products Used: Topeak fixed rack
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Knut
a Weekend Warrior
from Germany Date Reviewed: June 16, 2003 Strengths: kind of lightweight for such a thing, stiff(but only in itself) Weaknesses: rotates on the seatpost, allows only 12kg(though enough for short trips), ruins the suspension bearings Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $65.00 Purchased At: local bike store Similar Products Used: 30 NZ$ dollar taiwan rack...but on a hardtail. Bike Setup: RockyMountain Element, Kalloy(it says Ritchey on it) seatpost: heavy but durable.
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Peter
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC Date Reviewed: April 4, 2003 Strengths: Works fine for light loads. Doubles as a fender. Gets the job done (well my job anyway) Weaknesses: Heavy. Included bungees don't work. I wouldn't use it off-road and I wouldn't depend on it to carry heavy (10 lbs plus) loads. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Manhattan and surrounds Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: nashbar or performance (cant remember which) Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Klein hardtail
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