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Rad Power Bikes Chat => Rad Modifications => Topic started by: rsghowellnj on April 01, 2022, 10:06:21 AM

Title: Cascade Manufacturing Rack Deck Plate Compatible with Topeak MTX
Post by: rsghowellnj on April 01, 2022, 10:06:21 AM
Has anyone tried using the Cascade Manufacturing Rack Deck Plate Compatible with Topeak MTX (https://amzn.to/3DuZtyB) on the RAD Expand 5?  I'm just trying to find out if anyone had any compatibility issues.
Title: Re: Cascade Manufacturing Rack Deck Plate Compatible with Topeak MTX
Post by: rsghowellnj on April 13, 2022, 07:28:46 AM
Fantastic setup on my RAD Expand 5.
Title: Re: Cascade Manufacturing Rack Deck Plate Compatible with Topeak MTX
Post by: rsghowellnj on April 13, 2022, 07:37:11 AM
This bag has 1380 cubic inch storage capacity.  Kind of pricey but the panniers work really well to carry my laptops back and forth on my commute to work.
Title: Re: Cascade Manufacturing Rack Deck Plate Compatible with Topeak MTX
Post by: Altema on April 15, 2022, 07:35:18 AM
Any problems with it sticking or being difficult to slide on or off? Asking because I'm thinking of getting this adapter plate.
Title: Re: Cascade Manufacturing Rack Deck Plate Compatible with Topeak MTX
Post by: rsghowellnj on April 15, 2022, 08:28:53 AM
It does not stick but it is a very tight fit to take off.  I have not tried to put a try lubricant on it to see if that helps or not.  Personally I would rather it fit tightly rather then have any play where the bag would rattle.
Title: Re: Cascade Manufacturing Rack Deck Plate Compatible with Topeak MTX
Post by: chopday on April 16, 2022, 10:38:33 AM
Following along..

I have spent hours tyring to find the same solution reading about Topeak Racks and Adaptors...

I wished this would have worked - https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/248-Accessories/1323-OMNI-QUICKTRACK-ADAPTER but it too narrow to fit on the rad rack as per my reading.

The cascade made adaptor is currently out of stock :(
Title: Re: Cascade Manufacturing Rack Deck Plate Compatible with Topeak MTX
Post by: chopday on April 16, 2022, 10:41:09 AM
Damn this adaptor is pricey  :o https://www.cascademanufacturing.com/products/rad-topeak-bag-adapters - $120/- plus shipping.