Installing a Pannier Rack to a Bike (Topeak Super Tourist DX Disc)

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A quick run through on how to install a pannier rack to a bike, specifically looking at the Topeak Super Tourist DX (Disc Brake Version).

My installation method differs a little from the provided instructions, but it's a fairly straightforward, if fiddly process.

[Ebikersplace]

I fitted one onto a road bike without any mounting positions 16, 000 miles ago using exhaust clamps and have since took it on 10+ flights, done food deliveries and carried way over the weight limit touring. I use ortlieb bags. The spring version was getting in the way with the ortlieb bag mount rails. The rack is solid and well designed.

[mattsmart]

I was about to buy a rack. A disc version hadn’t even come to mind. Glad I found this. 👍🏼

[Darkangelike]

Thank you so much! I was given this model and had no idea how to set it up. Now I have it properly installed.

[chriskalberg]

Great video. getting the mounting arms on was indeed a bodge. glad I saw your video because with all the bending required, i initially thought i would have to return for difference size.

[kwakkers]

If you've got dropped seat-stays, like the Triban has for instance,
swapping the seat-post clamp for one with mounting holes fitted, will make life easier.
I like to swap the nuts over for locking variety.
+ and apply some copper-slip to all the nuts and bolts - stops them seizing in place, over time.

[chuchuchip]

Have the version with the spring clamp & a couple of trunk bags that fit this make of rack. My son like the trunk bag that he bought the rack & took one of my bags. I have the older expandable bag (no bottle pocket) & used it to carry work clothes to & fro. % years & counting. Now retried, have added pannier baskets. I use bags slightly larger than the baskets to haul groceries & I strap on my large "U" lock. One thing, to date I have used the rack's spring clamp only once. The trunk bag is much more flexible for me. This one is made by Topeak.

[mohamedkhimji]

This is such a helpful video. So simple and clear and makes what for me is a complex task quite easy. Thanks so much.

[suprarealistul]

Thanks so much man, been looking over the installation of the disk break version, yours is the best!

[pedrotravalero]

I’m afraid you put arms on wrong sides. Should be swapped, according to the manual. In most bikes arms will be twisted less than 90 degrees. In your case must be twisted more than 90. Should not be really big deal in real life but since many users watch your video instead of reading manual, it’s betted to pay their attention.
I mounted 2 of topeak racks on my bike and bike of my son. He was using Topeak DXP bag. It’s easy and fast to fit, on bad roads the black paint on the base plate (?) was getting scratches to the white aluminum and it’s the only drawback I can see. I used universal Merida bags, cheap and rather simple, suiting the rack very well. The set was noisy on forest trails but trails is not the place for bike with big bags.

[andrewcarey]

Great video - the instructions that came with the rack were confusing and this lateral approach was really helpful

[StuWright]

thanks for the help just got new bike, and one of these racks....

[niknicholson]

Top tip: use Loctite on screws before you go on the ripio in Patagonia. Ask me how I know ;-)

[jslearner]

2:11 "Although it does look like a bodge" love proper English slang.

[ghoshtapas]

Aysa kohe v glyd cycel k Leya carrier available hai, jissey main Kisi ko double carry kar Sakhu??

[lordcomas]

Hello, thanks for your video.
Could you please tell me what is the size in inches of your tire? I want to buy the same rack for my buje with 28inches tires
Thanks

[xoliylollyzx]

HOW DO YOU TAKE THIS SHIT OFF IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR 4 HOURS

[richardburkholder]

Does anyone, anywhere post a video for installing it on NON disk brakes? You know -- the type that were used for the past eight decades of cycling?

[kevindean]

Hi, I have a Ribble Adventure 725 & my fame looks very similar to this one, Could I ask what kick stand you are using As I'm struggling to find one .

[Travisphoenix]

Can you connect silver brackets to seat post holes? Where you tighten the seat?

[charliemelga]

I have 29 inch wheels, will this rack fit? thanks