This rack was designed by Rivendell's very own Mark Abele. I was going to try to word vomit out my own description to put here, but Riv already nailed it, so here's what they say:
"We wanted a rack that could be used on the front of a bike with sidepull brakes, because sometimes sidepull users need to carry some stuff, too. It's our smallest rack, and weighs about 12oz, and is rated to 4.4 pounds. There are lots of ways to use it -- as a saddlebag support in back, as a platform for a basket (zip-tie the basket on), or just to strap a stuff-sack full of gear onto it. We use it all these ways, all the time."
Note that this rack is for LIGHT loads. 4.4 lbs weight limit, as per Nitto. ALWAYS use this rack with a tether between the tall tongue-loop and the handlebar. It's a strong little rack, but people do dumb things, and the tether is a safety measure. Make the tether out of cord or any adjustable strap.
Details:
Made in Japan using Chromoly Tubing
Fillet braze construction
Colors- Silver or Black
Platform Size- 190 x 108mm
Strut Length- 140mm & 260mm
Weight Capacity- 4.4lbs
Weight- Rack w/ Uncut Struts: 396g | P-Clamp(1): 21g