The Topeak ZI:RAK Essential is a stylish and lightweight rear rack designed to blend seamlessly with your bike’s aesthetics while providing top-tier utility. Built for riders who need a reliable hauling solution, this rack mounts directly to your frame's eyelets for a secure and rattle-free fit.
One of its standout features is the integrated pannier bar, which allows you to mount pannier bags lower on the rack for better balance and increased heel clearance. While optimized for eyelet mounting, its versatile design allows for seat stay or thru-axle installation (using strap or axle kits, sold separately), making it a future-proof choice for almost any road, hybrid, or gravel bike.
Lightweight Construction: Durable aluminium build that won't weigh you down.
Lowered Pannier Bar: Keeps your cargo stable and lowers the center of gravity.
Standard Eyelet Mount: Quick and easy installation on traditional frame mounts.
Multi-Mount Potential: Adaptable to bikes without eyelets (kits sold separately).
Sleek Profile: Modern design that looks great on high-end frames.
| Attachment | Eyelet Mount or zi:rack thru-axle |
| Compatibility | • Fits Road & Gravel bikes up to 700x55C (not compatible with full suspension bikes) • Topeak Pannier Drybag, U-Shell, QR Fork Drybag, and VersaCage |
| Max load | 22 kg ( 6kg top / 8kg each side ) |
| Material | Aluminum, Engineering grade polymer, Nylon straps |
| Size | 47.5 x 42 x 18.5 cm |
| Weight | 660 g |