To the original question, I suspect the answer may boil down to "how rough is your commute?" The two-piece front rack may suffice for a smooth route. OTOH, if your commute involves (like mine) allegedly paved streets and tree-root-heaved paths (1" high or so), or cobblestones, the extra stability of the hoop would be beneficial.
Originally Posted by
Germany_chris
With French fenders you can mount your German light to your German rack
What kind of mount is on the Tara rack? Do you have trouble with the spray from your tire hitting the bottom of the light?