atoms - If it was anything other than a Le Tour (touring) bike - I might say no to the canti's, but since that is NOT the case, get the canti fork !

- It'll help you stop when loaded, and then put a nice rack on the rear, so that the aesthetic (front canti to rear side pull) will not be apparent to the eye. (Every touring bike could use a rear rack anyway, if it doesn't already have one IMHO)
Good luck in the auction.