Topeak Rack and MTX DXP Trunk Bag on a Juiced Bikes RipCurrent S

[@Minerva___]

Well, you answered my questions in this video! Rack and bag look great! I like how it locks in and the expandable panniers! Great video and straight to the point. Thanks!

[@thecalmcharismatic]

Good stuff. I have the '22 RCS, and just found the Topeak trunk bag on sale,and found the rack that mounts to your seatpost. It doesn't work with the stock rack so ill be dissembling the topeak rack to mod it to fit the stock RCS rack. Good stuff

[@evolutionaryTom]

Thanks, Daniel. I use my trunk bag every day and I still think it's the perfect choice for me.

[@anwhite9295]

is there any larger bags for the rack. and is there some dimensions of the rack somewhere.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Looks like you did your research and have added some great mods.

[@evolutionaryTom]

Thanks Steve. Weather sucks here and Amazon is 24/7. A guy could get in big trouble with those conditions.

[@dbfcrell8300]

I have the same bag on my brushed RCS but it's on the stock rack. Great bag.

[@evolutionaryTom]

I hear you, Dbf! I can't wait until the winter weather breaks here and I can get out and use it.

[@nicknavarro288]

How did you mount it to your stock rack?

[@dbfcrell8300]

@@nicknavarro288 I bought a big-ass peice of super velcro (both hook and loop) and adhered the hook side to the underneath of the bag and the loop side to the top of the rack. The Topeak also has 3 velcro straps that tie to the rack. The bag is actually on the rack extremely well, and you have to know exactly how to pull it off the right way or you you'd have to break the bag to get it off.

[@garysmith5839]

Like the rack and bag a lot, curious as to how you attached the fender though. I have the same bike and it has a 2 piece fender. It attaches to the factory rack at 2 different points. Can you share a picture of how yours attaches? Thanks

[@evolutionaryTom]

Gary, shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I'll send you some photos. -Tom

[@mtnrange]

I’ve really gained a lot of great info from watching your videos - thanks. My Rip Current just arrived this week. The rack in this video looks different than the rack on your Amazon link - the angle of the vertical bar at the back of the rack appears to be 90 degrees on your bike but not on the Amazon rack. Just want to make sure I order the right one. Thanks again!

[@evolutionaryTom]

Thank you Sarah. I greatly appreciate the nice comment. Give me a moment and I'll check the links and let you know right away. -Tom

[@evolutionaryTom]

Sarah, You have a sharp eye. I checked the item on Topeak's website and it is item number TA2052-B. I checked the item number on Amazon's page and if you scroll down to see the specs, it also lists the item number as TA2052-B. The photo on the Amazon page DOES look different on the vertical bar. I can't explain that but I am very confident it is the correct rack if you order it. I checked my Amazon order history to confirm that the link is correct. When I pull it up it says "You purchased this item on December 27, 2018". I know it's the one I ordered, and of course, the one in the video. I hope this helps. I love the rack!! Let me know if you have any other questions. -Tom

[@cheese510]

This is a great review Tom. Thanks!

[@evolutionaryTom]

Thanks, cheese510. I appreciate the nice comment very much. -Tom

[@miked9520]

Any idea if this rack will work on a regular Juiced RipCurrent...not the S? Thanks!

[@evolutionaryTom]

Mike, this is the Topeak Fat Rack. They also make a standard that should fit just fine. It has a lot of flexibility in the attach points.

[@miked9520]

@@evolutionaryTom thanks much for the reply!

[@mamadouthiam7216]

Can I put in my extra battery in the bag from juiced ebike ripcurrent s step through ?

[@evolutionaryTom]

I'd check that for you but I'm traveling at the moment. I think it would be a close fit. The top of the bag expands and that might make it an easier fit.

[@mamadouthiam7216]

Yes please do check for me when u come back cause I don't want buy the bag and then the battery won't fit in the bag

[@denniswilber7258]

does Topeak have bike racks for the Juiced crosscurrent s2 ? Thanks

[@evolutionaryTom]

I think they have a model that will fit Dennis. They have a very nice website and they build some adjustability into their racks so you can "tune it" to fit yours best. -Tom

[@twinsity]

How’s that rack holding up, just did my 1st 32 mile ride didn’t install my stock rack yet think I want to go with this rack

[@evolutionaryTom]

Twinsity, The rack is very solid, as if it was made for the bike. We were out Saturday on a new bike trail. The trail was washed out and closed for about a 30 yard section near a paved road. I used the rack to lift the bike over a guardrail 4 times and it feels like you're grabbing a piece of the frame, it's that solid. -Tom

[@pain4profit267]

twinsity did you hook up the fender to the rack

[@VanderingAbout]

What is your back fender?

[@evolutionaryTom]

It's the stock fender that came with my RCS. I received my bike in December 2018. They came with a full fender back then. -Tom

[@VanderingAbout]

I'm building a bike as we speak. I want a back fender like that. 👍

[@balderdashery1]

Great video. Do you have to get a To Peak rack to use this trunk bag?

[@evolutionaryTom]

No, you don't have to have that rack. Here a link to their bag without the integrated rail. It attaches with velcro straps. amzn.to/2ZkCC2Z Hope that helps. -Tom

[@ewilliams112]

Do you have the stock fenders on you bike? If so did those work well with this rack?

[@evolutionaryTom]

Yes, Eric. Those are the stock fenders and it worked well with the rack. I did put a piece of velcro pad on the top of the fender so it wouldn't rub on the rack. I like the rack sitting low so I adjusted it to almost hit the fender. -Tom

[@ewilliams112]

@@evolutionaryTom awesome thanks for the info! I have a toepeak rack on my road bike so it will be nice to use the trunk bag I already have.

[@DARTH-VADER-SW]

Thank you for the great review.

[@evolutionaryTom]

Thanks for the nice comment, marcustony!

[@georgelupear608]

the rack on amazon where the bottom attached to bolts looks different than yours. can you confirm rack model number or link?

[@evolutionaryTom]

George, Yes, I have confirmed the product code number for the one on my bike with the link I have listed. Someone asked that before and I did the homework on it. It is the same code number as what is on the Topeak website as well. -Tom

[@georgedrougas2498]

How did you mount your fender with that rack?

[@evolutionaryTom]

George, It was the stock fender mount. The rack installed right over it. Completely separate installs. Works great.

[@georgedrougas2498]

@@evolutionaryTom rack came mounted to the factory rack is it not to flimsy if it's not attached to the rack?

[@jarrenlumpkin5178]

Cool😎