Yeah I thought about it but I want to keep to my budget (kinda...)
So I am gonna have to settle for a rear rack of some sort.
I'd prefer a rack that can support a rack bag on top rather than a pannier bag but we shall see when it comes down to it and I have to compromise...
If you really need a front rack, is a fork change an option?
Thorn do a very nice steel fork, available in several colours, with enough mounts.