Originally Posted by
DukeArcher
Basket absolutely, I have had a few but I can't find the perfect size...when I do find it, it will be touring nirvana.
I have a great Wald basket that i attached to my handlebars for my LHT. It's black, and really adds to the utility of the bike. Here's a link. It's not very flimsy, and if it gets bent it can be formed back to shape very easily. Wald rules.
http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/wald133basket.html