Comments about Topeak MTX Trunkbag:

Love the bag, very sturdy and the best Christmas present I have had

Comments about Topeak MTX Trunkbag:

I use this for commuting to work in NYC to hold clothes, shoes, wallet, phone etc. It is quite spacious but would have been nice if it was a little bit wider (so that pants and shirts don't need to be folded). It fits in to the rack well and doesn't move about in NYC potholes. The panniers are a nice touch when I have to bring additional stuff from work such as laptop, etc. But the biggest issue is that there aren't really any pockets to store stuff. There is a little pouch on the inside (but no zipper or velcro to secure the contents). The side pockets can be useful but not available if you are using the panniers (since the panniers are folded up inside the side pockets). Its a bit of a surprise since Topeak products are usually more thoughtfully designed. So a very good product - good quality, stable on the rack and useful - but could be better.

Comments about Topeak MTX Trunkbag:

I hate wearing a backpack while bike commuting - not enough air circulation. A rear rack with trunk bag is the way to go.

My previous trunk bag was attached by 6 rip-n-stick straps. That could take a while to attach. (The Velcro would occasionally come loose, too.) This one is just slide, click, and go. Much faster and more reliable.

This model is also highly expandable with two fold-away panniers.

But, it is not perfect: Sometimes the latch does not entirely hold, or it shakes lose (this is quite rare). I counter this by wrapping the shoulder strap around the seat post. It works as a failsafe - like the safety chain on a trailer.

I would also prefer it have more reflective material on the back. And, it should have a stiffer loop to attach a rear-facing light. The current one tends to droop, pointing the light toward the ground.

Despite the minor short-comings, I have not found a better solution on the market.

Comments about Topeak MTX Trunkbag:

I bought this to use for commuting and love it. It attaches easily and securely to my Topeak rack and lets me take it off quickly. I love the flexible sides - somedays I only need the main section for tools, lunch, raingear, etc - and sometimes I fold out the paniers to carry an extra set of clothes. I also like the provision to attach a back light.

Comments about Topeak MTX Trunkbag:

Nice to place items like cameras, lunch, books,tools. Well thought out design, fits the rack very well and secure. Will buy more for my road bikes.

Comments about Topeak MTX Trunkbag:

i use this product for commuting to work six days a week round trip about 15 or 16 miles. the panniers are generous enough so i don't have to very critical of what i pack. i carry a full repair kit, change of clothes,rain gear and my fuel (two tupperwares of leftovers) with more than enough room left to pick up that gallon of milk i should have got yesterday on my ride back home.carries very comfortably from handle or shoulder strap when taken off rack.