Originally Posted by
Toddorado
I also have the trekking bars like on your ride. How do you like them? I love mine...
I really love mine as well, especially after about 60 loaded miles on a tour.

They also hide the fact that my 90's Specialized CrossRoads started life as a hybrid and not a dedicated touring bike. I found that bike with trashed rims and covered with mud in a thrift shop for $5. I rebuilt the hubs with new rims and spokes, added the racks and Trekking bar.
I built my own dynamo driven dual LED headlight. It incorporates a 15X30 degree lens and a narrow 10 degree lens with two SSC P4 U-BIN Z-power LED's. No batteries required and puts a 20 watt halogen light to shame.