Fantastic combination
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This review combines 3 Topeak products: The Topeak Explorer Bike Rack, the Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP Bicycle Trunk Bag with Rigid Molded Panels, and the Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP & DXP Bicycle Trunk Bag Rain Cover.

I would give each of these products 5 stars on their own, but I am reviewing them together because I thoroughly recommend them as a set.

The rack is rock solid. Several reviewers mentioned the need to bend the arms to fit their bikes, which nearly put me off. I am so glad I took the chance, as absolutely no bending was necessary on my Trek 7.2 FX. Easy to install, and allows you to use the Topeak range of slide-on products.

The trunk bag really is superb. I much prefer putting stuff on a rack than in a backpack, as I hate getting sweaty back and having to carry around a wet back pack afterwards. But so often when attaching items with bungees, they are pain to put on, and then you spend the whole journey looking behind you to see if everything is still there. With this setup, it slides onto the rack in about half a second, and feels absolutely secure.

The side panels fold completely away when not needed into zip-up compartments, which is fantastic. The main compartment is not too big, but carries everything you would normally need to take with you to work. When transporting clothes, laptop, shoes etc, you need to use the side panels. It is deceptively cavernous when fully utilized. Sometimes I only realize how much stuff I've put in there when I take it off the bike to carry it. Luckily they include a shoulder strap for those occasions.

The waterproof cover fits like a glove whether you have both side panels out, or just one, or neither of them. And it folds up into it's own, integrated pouch, which fits perfectly into the mesh compartment on top of the Trunk bag, so it's always there when you need it.

All in all, this package makes my commute to work completely hassle-free and I am very glad I bought all three items. Fantastic work, Topeak.
28836
Very smooth casting and retrieval from this combo. The six bearings makes reeling a monster in a piece of cake. This is my first choice to grab when heading to the lake for a long day of fishing. Great looks and great performance makes this combo a great choice for a fisherman of any skill level.
4073838
Love listening to this wonderful combination, puts me in a good mood.
3194525
Love the flexibility with these. Combine it with another and expand the possibilities.
3449625
Very nice combo. Great information and good quality finish. Will be testing them in the field with my off roading club.
4839051
These two albums are among the greatest from these unique partners, themselves among the greatest performers.  Amazingly complimentary and exciting together, each alone just as great.
3285911
To overlap two different periods and make it work so well is a marvelous achievement. Absolutely wonderful.
2888813
Awesome sounds from this pair! I pray they do well together and make this work for both of them. Incredible voices!!!
2312374
It does not take many words to tell you that these 2 CD's have the great and unique deep baritone sax along with that smooth horn of Chet Baker to make a winning combo. Buy it. You'll like it. You'll love it. There's some pretty nifty drum work on some tracks as well.
1059370
This is a good combination. The case is really nice and holds onto everything snugly and securely.  The extra battery is a good discount off getting one on its own. Happy with this combo.
268604
The combination is the best I've seen.  Love this brand & it's hard to find.
2805622
We were a little concerned how well they would work, but we just got back from 21 day trip and they held up perfectly. They cut down on the noise level by 95%. We also did not have any sway issues with them, which was the biggest concern.  So now just have to see how long they hold up.  We purchased these along with the Snap L-Pins...so a great combination.  Highly recommend.
4378347
I didn't think it is possible to combine them, but this book does. Great stuff!
No cook book, but enough to get the idea of how it works!
2772770
This combination of talent is hard to beat.  From the high of the tenor singer to that super low bass of Tim Duncan, this group is super.
4558424
This is a nice combination...just don't know what to do with my fairly new VCR now...that has so far performed wonderfully.
I recieved my GO-Video player for Christmas and it is my first DVD player but so far I have not been disappointed, with the one exception of the player to skip on occassion but this is fairly infrequent so it has not really hampered my viewing pleasure.  The setup was quite easy as the console basically sets itself up from the info on your TV and the instruction manual is laid out quite nicely if you need to make any changes yourself.  The button configuration on the player itself is laid out nicely as well and is not cluttering or confusing.  Operation of the DVD player is smooth and quiet.
As for the VCR side it performs just as well and is just as quiet and smooth as its DVD counter-part.  The operation of the console from the remote control is easy to figure out and the button configuration is well organized and also giving you the freedom to use as your TV remote.  I usually have trouble with console remote controls as they are generally too small for my hands but not so with this remote.  Button size and spacing makes it easy to operate for us big handed people.
Overall this is a great system and while not as sleek as a normal DVD player, it is a dual system afterall, it has a great design and looks quite nice (alot better than its older dual-VCR siblings of yester-year).  However for its price there are a lot better DVD players I am sure you can get BUT if you are replacing a VCR or have a lot of VHS tapes and wanting to step up to a DVD system without getting rid of all your old VHS tapes then this is the system for you.
997548
I've been using this Zebco Combo for a little over a year now. I've caught a ton of panfish using this combo and it is joy to use. It has proven to be trouble free and absolutely a charm to cast and reel. It also looks fantastic. Obviously it will not cast as far as a longer rod and as this is an ultralight setup people who use heavier tackle may find it problematic. I would NOT recommend it for youth just entering into the world of fishing as it takes some getting used to.

Triggerspins reels are modified spincast reels so one needs to consider this. In the case of triggerspin (also called underspin), you release the trigger as you cast out in a fashion similar to releasing the button on the back of spincast reel.  The zebco triggerspins can be set for left or right hand retrieval. (A huge selling point for us lefties!)  The micro33 operates smoothly and I've had no problems with the line fouling.  The drag can also be adjusted for personal preference.

As with most ultralights, the rod is extremely flexible and you can feel every tap of the pole. The cork handle is also extremely comfortable as well as stylish.  The cork bumper at the bottom is also a nice touch as I've been known to jag it into my thigh or stomach when reeling.  While a longer rod might allow a longer cast, I can usually cast around 30 or so feet with this rod with no problem. This is more than adequate for most of my needs.

For me, this combo is great for catching a variety of panfish, particularly perch and sunfish.  Even the small guys will give you a good fight with the ultralight action.  I've used the combo to cast small lures (rooster tails, Rebel wee crawfish, micro hoppers, small jigs and small soft plastic) but mostly I've fished with live bait, especially smaller varieties of night crawlers.

Ultralights are not for everyone. Most people start off with medium action tackle using eight or ten pound test lines.  These ultralights often come set up with four pound test line.  You need to use smaller swivels, smaller hooks, jigs, sinkers and floats. This doesn't mean you can land big fish with them but it does mean you can't just haul them in like you can with a medium action set up.  There is no "muscling in" a fish in with an ultralight! It is more a type of finesse fishing.  For instance, some fish that you could easily swing into the boat with no net will require a net now as you have a much more flexible pole and fishing line rated at half the weight of what you may have been using  A fish can more easily snap a line if it is jumping out of the water and you're fighting it.  You need to let larger fish tire themselves out before trying to land them. But on the other side, even the little guys can potentially give you a good fight.

That said, if you're considering exploring the world of ultralight fishing and are looking for an affordable and forgiving setup to introduce you to this new fishing experience I highly recommend the Zebco 33 Micro Triggerspin Gold  Ultra Light.
1570381
High quality, extremely diverse and useful, great price = a perfect combination. First of all, there are so many different heads that I don't think you'll ever run into a situation where you couldn't find the right head. Secondly, they are magnitized so you can pick up the screws in case they fall in some nook or cranny. And finally, at only $25, it is an easy recommendation and impulse buy. I have been using this daily and every time it gets the job done. I am extremely happy and satisfied.

I received a review sample so I can make an honest judgement of its quality and functionality so I can help you make a more informed buying decision.