Originally Posted by iforgotmename

In your disclaimer you said that you used this for over 2k of loaded touring but then said you have only used it on a short ride. I would be concerned of the rack failing at the attachment point on the fork. The steel or hose clamp used may break causing serious injury as it is not intended for securing a load to a bike. Better safe then sorry.

I recently had a front rack fail (it was earlier recalled unknown to me) as I was riding 15mph on a flat surface. I suffered a separated shoulder, bruised ribs and multiple bruises and road rash, I am still hurting. The bikes fork was bent back quite severely causing me to get a new fork.

If I were you I would just spend the $140 on an Old Man Mountain Sherpa and avoid the headache of a possible failure and premature end to your trip. http://www.oldmanmountain.com/Pages/...rontRacks.html