which front rack?

[Ben M]

Now that I am the proud owner of a Dawes Galaxy, I have decided that I am in need of a front rack. In reality, I don't need the load capacity, but I think that they complete the look (along with the Carradice I'm going to be stealing from my mum, and frame fit pump which is on order... I'm drawing the line at SPD sandals and a beard, though!)

On the back, I'm going to swap the original rear rack for my (black) Tortec Expedition which, in my opinion, is the absolute business.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...rtec-expedition-rear-pannier-rack/tortrack250

What should I put on the front? I am thinking that the matching Tortec Expedition rear rack might be slight overkill, but I do think I would like one that is one piece.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...acks-tortec-expedition-front-rack/tortrack245

Does anyone have experience of the Tortec, or other front racks?

 

[Crankarm]

As much as it pains me to say the best front rack is the Tubus Ergo Front Low Loader
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tubus-Lowri...F8&qid=1400775948&sr=8-24&keywords=tubus+rack

I say pains me as Tubus QC is not what it used to be and it took 3 racks before I got one where the finish was acceptable i.e. no sharp welding swarf that had been painted over meaning handling he rack was lethal as it cut me. I got it from Wiggle who I shall never ever have my business again as despite being asked to check it before sending it they clearly didn't. This was the second one as well from them. They didn't give a monkeys.

The best rear rack and buy is the Madison Summit - really really stiff, strong, light and the welding it first class all done properly around the whole joint and smoothed off properly. It costs around £20. Great value for money.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...on-summit-alloy-rear-pannier-rack/madirack300
And I got two from Ribble as well, for two bikes strangely.

HTH.