FWIW, while I perhaps overloaded it, I wasn't too impressed with that Axiom rack. Just never felt that secure to me. Fiancee had no complaints, though, so maybe I'm just nitpicking too much.
After one tour, I can definitely say I'm also in the market for a front rack, and I agree on the lack of reasonable options. All my gear plus my 205# self on the back tire made the front way too light.