Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Good choice assuming you really didn't want a front rack with a platform. The Surly Nice is insanely heavy.
For anyone looking for a very strong and good looking front rack with a platform, check out the Nitto Big rack sold by Rivendell.
+1 !
Pricey, but I can't imagine needing a different rack. It's got every feature I could need or want, is beautiful, and still shiny and looks new after two years of solid use, year round, on my commuter in a wet environment. Steady under heavy loads, solid under heavy asymmetrical loads, all the attachments points I want and need for bungees (or bungee bottomed drop down trunk panniers, velcro or leather straps), low rider mounts, M5 (or M6?) threaded hole at the bottom, mount for reflector or other accessory (light etc) at the front...I can't recommend this rack highly enough. More than worth every penny. I'm tough on gear and load it down heavily, regularly, and it's still like new and looks great.