hello!

I have a European tour planned for a month from now and i've been breaking the bank collecting all of the gear I need (including front and rear ortlieb panniers). The idea of spending more than $100 (after shipping) on the BF front rack seems devastating to my already tight budget- the panniers were my splurge! I've been scouring the web, including the Yak for alternatives to the BF front rack to no avail, as mostly people are looking for rear racks and forking over the $$$ for the BF front. Unfortunately, since my local bike shops don't carry front racks at all I am confined to online shopping but I don't want to buy something that doesn't fit! I will be carrying two front panniers, a total of no more than 20 lbs. Any suggestions or advice is GREATLY appreciated!

thanks