Originally Posted by
RoadWearier
It's a 1982 (I think) Medici Pro Strada. Basically an old steel road bike. Not sure but I think the bars are too narrow for a front basket.
I still don't understand what is mechanically wrong with the rack that mounts to seat post and seat stays
Nothing (for a road bike or a hard-tail), but a seat post clamp that allows for rack mounting is a bit better, because it sits lower and you can move the seat post without issue.
Does your fork by any chance include low rider mounts? If so, you might be better off with the load low and in the front.