Will someone please tell me what the difference between types E, A, and V are? I have an MTX bag DXP, and I THINK it will fit, but if so, on which one? Plus, i'm intending on using it on a 29er. If that makes any difference.
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Topeak has an excellent site -www.topeak.com Your bag will fit on all three. The difference in racks is how they are made to fit over the rear tire. They all clamp to the seat post: the E extends straight out, so if your tire sits higher than where you attach it, the E will not fit on the bike; the A slants up before it goes parallel to the ground, so it clears a high rear wheel like that on most road bikes (I use this on my tandem -small stoker); the V slants down (large frame road or bike with small wheels. Mostly you want the one that sits closest to the wheels, especially if you throw your leg over the rear wheel to mount the bike. Look at your seatpost and where you would clamp this on and figure out if you can extend straight out or need to go up or down to just clear the wheel. They all mount and work the same, it's just about wheel clearance. I have all three, the A I bought first and have no use for as it sits way too high and I can't straddle my commuter, so I ended up getting the E.
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Well, what can I say to help, make a few phone calls to bicycle shops in your area. But as long as it relates to a seven shifting options for you, I can't see any problems. My old 1994 ROSS Mt. Olympus 21 speed mountain bike, it work for me. I replaced both shifters, the original ones just tired out, yet my derailleurs are still going strong today. My opinion, they work better how the shifter buttons relate on the handle bars. Once I got them lined up & running they work great. How was that?
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I'm not sure what the difference is between the XT or XTR!! I'm guessing one is an extended version meaning it holds more than 2 bikes. The one I bought holds 2 bikes only
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http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Explorer-Tubular-Black-16-5x6-7x16-3-Inch/dp/B005YPRCUM/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1384872995&sr=1-2&keywords=29er+rack http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Explorer-Tubular-Mount-16-5x6-7x16-3-Inch/dp/B005YPRCMA/ref=pd_sbs_sg_25 They have one labelled 29er (above links), and it is the only rack I've seen that says it works with 29". I have disc brakes as well, so this creates even more trouble in finding a rack. I am going to try that one next, but I have a 2013 29er and after 4 orders have yet to find a rack that fits other than seat-post mounted racks, which are limited to 15-25lb. (Also been sent the wrong item twice)
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I'm not sure, but I can tell you this: A VTX 1800 is a much bigger bike than my Ninja and the bags fit my bike just fine, so, if anything, they might be a bit small for your bike. However, they are great bags and I recommend them. Just realize their holding capacity is pretty limited.
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Use the measurements from the web site to make sure the brackets you pick will work. The spacing between the mount points on the fender are important. Also check clearances for exhaust and turn signal. Simple measurements but they must be taken. I really like my bags. Nice buy for the price.
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The MTX Beam Rack (QR) will fit the bag. Can go to the Topeak Website. "A" type is for XS-S bike frames; "E" is for S-M size bike frames and the "V" is for M-L bike frames. The EX is the bag size (around 8 liters) if I remember correctly. You can get larger bags that will fit the Beam Rack. The EX is one of the smaller ones.
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It depends on your skill level. I have a few different sizes and like utilizing different sizes for different techniques or various drills to develope different attributes. Bigger bags are slower and are better for burning out the shoulders. Smaller bags require more finesse and more speed, but might not give you the same type of workout. I like to start small and as I start to fatigue I switch to a larger bag to finish out my shoulders. I also prefer rubber bladders over vinyl. They're more durable and retain air pressure better in the cold. Less refilling them, but they're heavier. Which you don't want in your faster bags. Just my thoughts on it. My absolute favorites are the title bags, the red classic and the yellow. I have a couple everlasts and they're good but I love the red classic, I think I went with the five, but I'll spend 7 hours or so out in the garage hitting on a good night. Anyway I hope this helps.
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29er tires will fit just fine. All depends how wide your tires are. My buddies 29er straps in just fine, but his Santa Cruz Blur, which is a 26", I only able to get a couple clicks into the strap. Though it still holds it just fine. I'm sure with lower tire pressure a few extra clicks can be had. Now here's the thing, I have two Yakima Forklifts. Yet they both have a different length rear strap. The one I bought used on Craigslist has the much longer strap. The new one I bought from Amazon, has a much shorter strap, and is the one with that only allows you a few clicks on the rear tire. They are both identical, except for the rear strap length. I'm not sure if Yakima went from long to short, or short to long. 29er tires will fit just fine. All depends how wide your tires are. My buddies 29er straps in just fine, but his Santa Cruz Blur, which is a 26", I only able to get a couple clicks into the strap. Though it still holds it just fine. I'm sure with lower tire pressure a few extra clicks can be had. Now here's the thing, I have two Yakima Forklifts. Yet they both have a different length rear strap. The one I bought used on Craigslist has the much longer strap. The new one I bought from Amazon, has a much shorter strap, and is the one with that only allows you a few clicks on... » Read More 29er tires will fit just fine. All depends how wide your tires are. My buddies 29er straps in just fine, but his Santa Cruz Blur, which is a 26", I only able to get a couple clicks into the strap. Though it still holds it just fine. I'm sure with lower tire pressure a few extra clicks can be had. Now here's the thing, I have two Yakima Forklifts. Yet they both have a different length rear strap. The one I bought used on Craigslist has the much longer strap. The new one I bought from Amazon, has a much shorter strap, and is the one with that only allows you a few clicks on the rear tire. They are both identical, except for the rear strap length. I'm not sure if Yakima went from long to short, or short to long. « Show Less
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Hi John.I've have this pair on my full suspension mtb. They lasted me a bit then broke off. Rear will break off first then front.For the front fender, I had issues having it stay in tight so I did some modifications by putting a rubber band to get a better grip to stay in.My advise to you is, buy the DeFender™ XC1/XC11 Set, they come in 26 and 29 inch depending on your wheel size. Find them cheap on ebay! Got mine there. They look much better, more durable, and newest model from Topeak. Yours is a hardtail so you'll be fine. More of a problem with full suspension bikes when it comes to rear fenders but there are special ones made for FS MTB like the mudhugger. Hi John.I've have this pair on my full suspension mtb. They lasted me a bit then broke off. Rear will break off first then front.For the front fender, I had issues having it stay in tight so I did some modifications by putting a rubber band to get a better grip to stay in.My advise to you is, buy the DeFender™ XC1/XC11 Set, they come in 26 and 29 inch depending on your wheel size. Find them cheap on ebay! Got mine there. They look much better, more durable, and newest model from Topeak. Yours is a hardtail so you'll be fine. More of a problem with full... » Read More Hi John.I've have this pair on my full suspension mtb. They lasted me a bit then broke off. Rear will break off first then front.For the front fender, I had issues having it stay in tight so I did some modifications by putting a rubber band to get a better grip to stay in.My advise to you is, buy the DeFender™ XC1/XC11 Set, they come in 26 and 29 inch depending on your wheel size. Find them cheap on ebay! Got mine there. They look much better, more durable, and newest model from Topeak. Yours is a hardtail so you'll be fine. More of a problem with full suspension bikes when it comes to rear fenders but there are special ones made for FS MTB like the mudhugger. « Show Less
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im not sure but fit well and ok on a diamonback outlook mt bike, with slightly upcurved handlebar. i forget it has good plastick holder to bar an quick release but havent take off yet. we lost 1 of small rubber pads that hold tighter to bar on other basket i got so be carefull not to loose parts. the bag is great for the price. clearing the Cables was a concern on other things i had on bar but this is held out several inches in front so not to crimp them. i think bag is aprox 12" total, may be less but thats the right size.
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Buy a RAM-Mount. I had to buy one to fit my RIDER on my GSX-R 750. Called them for help and the lady was really nice, and sold me the proper kit. The RIDER does cover my really inaccurate speedo, but that's no big loss. The GPS speedo on the RIDER is far more accurate anyway.
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since you asked this a few months ago - did you decide yet? :-) the reviews of the summit 360 single and double seem to have a lot of people who have had both. the 360 and xc are pretty similar. i'm waiting till a local store has the xc in person to try one. i have a bob dualie and now need a single - the summit seems to have a much less annoying harness adjustment system and takes a taller kid. if it really feels as solid as the bob i will probably go with the summit. otherwise i will get an old single bob as i don't care for the new bob at all.
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Thanks for the inquiry. These are an universal bag for sport and sport touring style bikes. Depending on your model you may need saddlebag supposts to make fit.Best regardsRichard
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I went with the EBC's mainly because I knew they would fit by design. As far as I can tell the two are probably the same quality but I did not think the dp's would fit my 06 vrod....hope this helps!
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I use one for a 19" Felt 29er full suspension mountain bike. You have to remove the rear derailleur, stem/bars, and fork to make it work. No need to remove the cabling. Just bend it around to make it lay flat. Cover it all with a blanket and rags to prevent scratching and it fits fine and with room to spare for shoes, spare tires, tubes tools etc. Best fitting case for my MTB so far. Thule case comes in second but with all of them you have to remove the fork for a 29er to fit in them.
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Mavis U - I just went out to my bike's shed and tried 6 ways to figure out how it would fit. Unfortunately 18" would be a redesign - by that I mean the velcro straps will allow about 12" (max) in width, but "possibly" (as the straps are 2" wide and there's 4 of them) you 'could' buy 2" velcro pieces and use them as extenders.... I have had the bag on in front and behind my sissy bar and it holds all I need for a week on the road - it's a great bag, but you may want to do a "hands-on" before you commit. If you'd like, I can take a few pictures (with a tape measure) and show you the 'actual' straps. Might give you a better idea. (VTcvmaCRYPTO@Gmail.com)Hope this helps,Russ FloydJericho, VT Mavis U - I just went out to my bike's shed and tried 6 ways to figure out how it would fit. Unfortunately 18" would be a redesign - by that I mean the velcro straps will allow about 12" (max) in width, but "possibly" (as the straps are 2" wide and there's 4 of them) you 'could' buy 2" velcro pieces and use them as extenders.... I have had the bag on in front and behind my sissy bar and it holds all I need for a week on the road - it's a great bag, but you may want to do a "hands-on" before you commit. If you'd like, I can take a few pictures... » Read More Mavis U - I just went out to my bike's shed and tried 6 ways to figure out how it would fit. Unfortunately 18" would be a redesign - by that I mean the velcro straps will allow about 12" (max) in width, but "possibly" (as the straps are 2" wide and there's 4 of them) you 'could' buy 2" velcro pieces and use them as extenders.... I have had the bag on in front and behind my sissy bar and it holds all I need for a week on the road - it's a great bag, but you may want to do a "hands-on" before you commit. If you'd like, I can take a few pictures (with a tape measure) and show you the 'actual' straps. Might give you a better idea. (VTcvmaCRYPTO@Gmail.com)Hope this helps,Russ FloydJericho, VT « Show Less