this might go elswhere, i am not sure. anyway. so i have figured out where i am getting my front rack built for my touring bike. a company called pass & stow in SF.

i wanted to get aherne in portland to build my rear rack, i wanted this exact rack:

but i just found out they are no longer taking orders on racks unless you buy a new bike. does anyone know any companys that build nice rear custom racks?