Topeak Is More Than Tools - Interbike 2016

Sep 22, 2016
by Richard Cunningham  
Topeak
Mountain bike trekking is enjoying a resurgence. Topeak's beautifully made bags and touring essentials can be used for hardtails or dual-suspension bikes, and include the Bikamper - a compact, one-person tent that incorporates your bike as a support member.


Topeak has stepped it up in the past two seasons. The Asian manufacturer already had a strong reputation for its range of value priced tools and accessories, but lately, they have upgraded their entire lineup and it screams with quality finishes and engineered improvements - and new, very relevant products are popping up almost every month. I am presently reviewing a selection, but until then, here's a taste of the new Topeak:


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Sturdy and discreet. If you need to share your living space with your bike, or your other toys are filling up your garage...
Topeak
...Hang it vertically on the Swing-Up DX bike holder and it will swing out of the way, conserving valuable floor space.

Topeak
Two ways to add your essential survival items to a water bottle cage. The Ninja Co2 cage and its companion cage adapter hold a pair of canisters and an inflation device.

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Omni Ridecase will keep your smartphone Strava ready on your handlebar or stem.
Topeak helmet light
We are planning a full review this fall. It also mounts to the handlebar.




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48 Comments
  • 49 1
 I love Topeak stuff. Always solid
  • 18 2
 They always go Topeak of quality.
  • 4 0
 Topeak Hexus. Best pack tool on the planet, chain tool on it is superb.
  • 14 1
 Still got my Alien multitool going strong from 20 years ago (shit, that hurt to write that...)
  • 3 0
 @zer0c00l44: I like my Hexus too. I really liked my Alien II as well till i lost it Frown
  • 5 1
 Don't ride in the rain or your bike multi-tool might rust.
  • 1 0
 @bishopsmike: Me too! Best tool ever.
  • 2 0
 @SithBike: or sweat, at all.

I've got 2 of these tools rusted out in my parts bin at home.
  • 23 0
 I practically sleep with my bike that bike holder could do wonders for me.
  • 2 0
 For sure! Too bad it's not on their website yet
  • 5 0
 LOL, search for "swing up DX" = zero results found. Search for "swing up" OK here you go... Smile
  • 19 0
 Come on now, lets not pretend thats because of a lack of space Wink
  • 2 0
 Feedback sports makes one as well. Only thing is it's a pretty tight fit with the stock hook, but they make a longer one you can order.
  • 2 0
 @stiingya: The Swing Up DX is a new 2017 product that is not available for sale yet. The Swing Up is a 2016 product. The difference is that DX version comes with angle lock device that allow you to lock down in 15 degree increments.
  • 11 2
 Finally! A way to hang my CO2 Catridges on the wall! This will save so much space in my tiny apartment.
  • 4 0
 Yeah, great service too. Pump gauge broke- no questions asked and they mailed me off another for free, got it n two days.
  • 5 0
 Love the 18+ Minitool from these guys!
  • 18 0
 18+ like... Like 18+?
  • 1 0
 Those swinging bike hooks are cool. I use one from Feedback Sports. I like them because I can put a bunch of bikes in a smaller space, & then use the swinging action to move other bikes out of the way to pull the one I want to ride.

This Topeak one looks a little nicer, especially for big tires, which is something the feedback one struggles with, even with the optional longer hook.
  • 4 0
 their pocket rocket mini pump is the shit
  • 4 0
 Topeak's stuff is cool and with a good price tag on it.
  • 4 0
 That bike holder is brilliant. I definitely need one.
  • 2 1
 Topeak Alien III = EXPENSIVE and GARBAGE. Hardware holding the tools in are weak. Torquing a lose crank bolt resulted in many little allen wrenches all over the trail. Never did find them all.
  • 2 1
 I just got a topeak two way pump w/ gauge and that little thing is awesome.
Premium construction, works really fast, and the gauge is a good little thingy.
  • 11 0
 Ha. He said thingy
  • 1 8
flag dragonaut (Sep 23, 2016 at 6:39) (Below Threshold)
 @marxthekittah: what are you?? 7? Sheesh, you're worse than @whattheheel
  • 10 0
 Did he say dingy??
  • 2 2
 @whattheheel: i thnk I said dhingy
  • 1 0
 Mine beeped and groaned in the toolbox every time it sensed the slightest vibration. Thank goodness the battery finally went dead!
  • 1 0
 No idea on the cost of those bags? Doing an ultra race next July and I need a set of bike bags, tried panniers but they just swing around too much.
  • 1 0
 US Prices are roughly: FrontLoader $89.95, TopLoader $39.95, MidLoader (3.0/4.5L) $59.95/$69.96, BackLoader (10/15L) $99.95/$109.95, Bikamper $259.95
  • 3 0
 My phone would survive about 2 rides mounted to the stem. Maybe.
  • 3 0
 Looks perfect for pokemon in the park tho
  • 3 5
 Topeak likes to rip off other companies ideas. Which is not cool. The latest product they have ripped off from Feedback Sports is the Swing-Up DX holder. Feedback Sports sells a velo hinge that Topeak clearly ripped off. www.feedbacksports.com/shop/velo-hinge PSA if anyone really wants to support a company like this. Look at the Feedback Sports products, then look at Topeak. It's pretty gross actually how much they rip off of Feedback Sports sadly.
  • 2 0
 topeak ratchet rocket FTW!
  • 1 0
 Bikes should never be displayed in the smallest cog!
  • 2 0
 Agreed. ...and the front bag looks like it would BUZZZ the front tire on anything over 50% of travel..
  • 1 0
 Take an 18lb bike, put on 40lbs of weight on it.
  • 1 0
 I wish the Topeak Ride Case supported more phones.
  • 1 0
 Someone seems confused about what 15 degrees of swivel looks like.
  • 1 0
 It locks in 15 degree increments, I think is what they were trying to say.
  • 1 0
 Best floor pump ever.
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