I’ve purchased two of the disc brake mtx racks. One was for a foldable bike (1.75”x 24” wheels) and one goes on my gravel bike (2”x650B wheels). This rack allows me to accommodate the specific mtx rear bag for commuting trips and light weight grocery pick up. The side rails also allow regular touring panniers (30-40 litre) to be installed and can support rear rack loads (tent, etc) using bungee cord tie down. I got the disc brake version just in case it needed rear stay clearance for the disc brake unit on both bikes.This rack allowed space for wider 24”x 1.75” and 2”x650b tires respectively, and it places regular panniers further back to help avoid heal interference while pedalling. However for the foldable bike I have to completely remove the rack to get both bike and rack into case (a great deal of gymnastics is required to stuff same rack into the case). I have a special folding rear rack but it doesn’t accommodate the topeak mtx bag and not as hardy for load support.
Bit confused by the side rails. do they act as the anchor point for a panier, or if not do they get in the way of hanging a panier from the top rails? they look like they would. Nice review btw
They are there for panniers. Depending on the attachment style of your panniers they can even be mounted on the lower top bar to not get in the way of a top bag. Also the rear vertical acts as an anchor point to avoid pannier flapping. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Yes, it is the non-disc version since the mounting bosses on the Felt were above any other hardware. The disc version allows you to go around things like the brake caliper if the mounting boss is below it. Best of luck.
Just butting in. I use the disk version with the extra width at the bottom and it works well. Although ive just bought a new bike that looks like it will work without the extra width..... we shall see when I try swopping them over! How did you get on with yours?
It will depend on your bike. The bosses on the Felt were positioned on top of the dropouts and therefore above all of the brake calipers and components. Therefore I didn’t need to modify the rack at all. The disc specific racks have provisions for wrapping around additional components associated with disc brakes. The ultimate width of the attachment points are the same, more or less, it mostly matter if the rack will be able to have a straight line to the bosses or if it will need to go around cables, hoses, or other components. Good luck.
@@ChasingtheTwist hello, thanks for the video. That was very helpful. However, I have a similar question than @MrVasyuki. I've just bought the Canyon Grizl 6 (that come with disc brakes) and I was wondering if you should get the Topeak with the "disc" specifications or not. The frame of the Canyon seems similar to yours but not really sure of how the rack attaches to the frame. Do you have any suggestion?
I'm fairly sure that the mounting bosses (which I presume is the hole in which you put the screws of the rack) of the Canyon are above anything else (www.canyon.com/en-us/gravel-bikes/bike-packing/grizl/al/grizl-6/2844.html) as it happens in your Felt. But a confirmation with your experience would be much appreciated!
I’m not exactly sure what you mean by spring thing. But if you are referring to the silver colored flexible bars at the front, those are ToPeak’s solution to fitting all different sizes and configurations of bikes. They are adjustable and bendable in many ways therefore they can support a wide variety of bikes. Hopefully that helps. Thanks for watching.
It’s been great. Sturdy enough for my needs. I use it with an Ortlieb Rear Basket. Ortlieb Rear Basket Initial Review th-cam.com/video/9vjnxsMNhvU/w-d-xo.html
You would do better to reduce the stress on the rack rails . That can cause fracture. Same with outer spokes when I lace wheels. It does not want to lay flat. You can leave it under stress, but the wheel will fail over time. We use a soft hammer to bend the J-bend at the hub flange. Nice install. Thanks
@@ChasingtheTwist simple, yes. Just loosen only the two bolts on the two braze on's. Leave the rack rail bolts alone. Then use your hands to simply bend one rail at a time until it stays naturally at the braze on point. This way there is no more stress anywhere. Without bending the rails act as a "spring " under tension. I have 45 years experience as a professional bicycle mechanic. Installed so many Topeak racks. Have one on my track bike 😊. Note: after bending rails , recheck all 6 bolts for tightness
I’ve purchased two of the disc brake mtx racks. One was for a foldable bike (1.75”x 24” wheels) and one goes on my gravel bike (2”x650B wheels). This rack allows me to accommodate the specific mtx rear bag for commuting trips and light weight grocery pick up. The side rails also allow regular touring panniers (30-40 litre) to be installed and can support rear rack loads (tent, etc) using bungee cord tie down. I got the disc brake version just in case it needed rear stay clearance for the disc brake unit on both bikes.This rack allowed space for wider 24”x 1.75” and 2”x650b tires respectively, and it places regular panniers further back to help avoid heal interference while pedalling.
However for the foldable bike I have to completely remove the rack to get both bike and rack into case (a great deal of gymnastics is required to stuff same rack into the case). I have a special folding rear rack but it doesn’t accommodate the topeak mtx bag and not as hardy for load support.
Bit confused by the side rails. do they act as the anchor point for a panier, or if not do they get in the way of hanging a panier from the top rails? they look like they would. Nice review btw
They are there for panniers. Depending on the attachment style of your panniers they can even be mounted on the lower top bar to not get in the way of a top bag. Also the rear vertical acts as an anchor point to avoid pannier flapping. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Is that the non disc version? It seems to clear yours fine. Looking for a rack myself. Thinking of going with the MTX version though.
Yes, it is the non-disc version since the mounting bosses on the Felt were above any other hardware. The disc version allows you to go around things like the brake caliper if the mounting boss is below it. Best of luck.
Just butting in. I use the disk version with the extra width at the bottom and it works well. Although ive just bought a new bike that looks like it will work without the extra width..... we shall see when I try swopping them over! How did you get on with yours?
Hi, this rack is designed for V-brake but you managed to install it on disc brake bicycle. How does it fit? Did you have to bend the rack?
It will depend on your bike. The bosses on the Felt were positioned on top of the dropouts and therefore above all of the brake calipers and components. Therefore I didn’t need to modify the rack at all. The disc specific racks have provisions for wrapping around additional components associated with disc brakes. The ultimate width of the attachment points are the same, more or less, it mostly matter if the rack will be able to have a straight line to the bosses or if it will need to go around cables, hoses, or other components. Good luck.
Thanks for this I ordered this version also for my gravel bike with disks but reckon should fit without any real hastle
@@ChasingtheTwist hello, thanks for the video. That was very helpful. However, I have a similar question than @MrVasyuki. I've just bought the Canyon Grizl 6 (that come with disc brakes) and I was wondering if you should get the Topeak with the "disc" specifications or not. The frame of the Canyon seems similar to yours but not really sure of how the rack attaches to the frame. Do you have any suggestion?
I'm fairly sure that the mounting bosses (which I presume is the hole in which you put the screws of the rack) of the Canyon are above anything else (www.canyon.com/en-us/gravel-bikes/bike-packing/grizl/al/grizl-6/2844.html) as it happens in your Felt. But a confirmation with your experience would be much appreciated!
What is the spring thing for? Should i get the one with the spring for my mom?
I’m not exactly sure what you mean by spring thing. But if you are referring to the silver colored flexible bars at the front, those are ToPeak’s solution to fitting all different sizes and configurations of bikes. They are adjustable and bendable in many ways therefore they can support a wide variety of bikes.
Hopefully that helps. Thanks for watching.
Hi, How is the rack working out for you? Which bag do you use with it?
It’s been great. Sturdy enough for my needs. I use it with an Ortlieb Rear Basket. Ortlieb Rear Basket Initial Review th-cam.com/video/9vjnxsMNhvU/w-d-xo.html
@@ChasingtheTwist Thanks, Do you ever use it with panniers? It seems suited for that.
Not yet, but it is suited for that. I bought with that expandability in mind.
You would do better to reduce the stress on the rack rails . That can cause fracture. Same with outer spokes when I lace wheels. It does not want to lay flat. You can leave it under stress, but the wheel will fail over time.
We use a soft hammer to bend the J-bend at the hub flange.
Nice install. Thanks
Thanks for the comment. Can you help me understand how one might reduce the stress on the rack rails?
@@ChasingtheTwist simple, yes. Just loosen only the two bolts on the two braze on's. Leave the rack rail bolts alone. Then use your hands to simply bend one rail at a time until it stays naturally at the braze on point. This way there is no more stress anywhere.
Without bending the rails act as a "spring " under tension.
I have 45 years experience as a professional bicycle mechanic.
Installed so many Topeak racks.
Have one on my track bike 😊.
Note: after bending rails , recheck all 6 bolts for tightness
Felt?
Sweaty back less sexy than rack IMHO
you just talked 2 minutes for nothing and fast forward the most important part of the video! jeez.
ANOTHER terrible video... does not have ANY info on How to install, tools, how to bend the mounts etc.