Product Description

Basket mounts to Topeak racks with MTX Quick Track.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7031 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: L x W x H ¿40.5 x 33.5 x 24.1 cm / ¿15.9¿ x 13.2¿ x 9.5¿
• Color: null
• Brand: Topeak
• Model: 66002005

Features

• 1600 g / 3.53 lbs
• Welded Metal Wire
• 23.44 l / 1430 ci Capacity
• Carry Handle
• Attaches to basket with MTX System (Fixer 6)

Customer Reviews

Not what I had hoped
I purchased this basket for its compatibility with my topeak explorer rack. Topeak generally has good products but this basket fell short. It is made of very thin wire mesh which dents and bends with the slightest stress. The handle is unpadded and very thin and bent the first time that I used it. It was easy enough to bend back in to shape, but the fact that it bends so easily makes it pretty much useless. The basket does transport stuff on your rack, but I wish I had just strapped a plastic crate on and saved myself $20. The quick/track idea was good, but not very well executed on this particular item.

Great for cargo but it is not without significant flaws.
I bought this basket because I have a Topeak Explorer Rack and wanted to use it for when I go shopping or need to carry more than usual on my commute to school. I needed a basket to use with my rack, and since this basket uses the MTX mounting system, it works perfectly with compatible Topeak racks.

Pros:
As a basket, the utility cannot be denied. Also, the basket is pretty sturdy. It's very easy to install and remove and there is a removable handle built into the basket.

Cons:
It's not really a one-size-fits all design and the handle is too whimpy for any significant weight. I have a 21 inch bike and the basket fits on with ease. My friend has a 14 inch bike and the top of the basket interferes with her seat. As for the handle, it begins to give under only the weight of my cable and u-lock. Another flaw is that the basket will not sit flat on the floor, since the rail mounting system sticks out. There are two little feet on the front of the basket, but that only stabilizes the front of the basket. There are no feet on the back so it has a tendancy to wobble when put on the floor. Finally, while I say the basket is pretty sturdy, it's not very rigid. After putting my locks in the basket for a semester, I've noticed significant bulging and dents.

Overall Impression:
It's not very expensive and it holds quite a bit of stuff. Also, Topeak has pretty good customer service so if the mounting area ever does break, they will replace it for free. I bought it because I needed and basket and it's a lot more elegant than using a milk crate secured with zip ties.

Handle is worthless.
I used this with the Topeak Fixer 6 for MTX Rear Basket and Topeak Explorer Bicycle Rack with Disc Brake Mounts on a women's Giant mountain bike. As I stated in the review of the Explorer, if you plan on using this on a women's bike or a small frame you will have issues with the basket hitting the seat. You will have to push the rear rack back so that the basket clears the seat. The placard that comes with the basket shows a bike seat raised to a ridiculous height just to clear the basket (I'll try and scan it for you to see.)

As other have stated, the handle is useless. Put a 15 pound weight in the basket and the handle bent and came off. Not to double up, I'll just say that I totally agree with T. Shih's review below.

When mounted on the rack using the Fixer 6, I found that the basket tends to flex and bend around a bit more than I like. With a backpack full of college books you are looking at a wobbly basket. I don't think it will come off (hope not), but I think the movement will end up breaking some welds.

Could be better, but it looks better than a milk crate.