As parts are coming in (panniers, rack, drivetrain, etc.), I'm starting to sort out my packing set-up.
I'd love to get a rack and something like the
Surly Porteur House Bag on the Trek. However, the Trek carbon fork doesn't have midblade rack mounts and there's no information saying it's safe to put a rack on the front, only fenders.
So, 1. Is it safe to put a rack on this fork? 2. Are a lack of midblade mounts an absolute dealbreaker? 3. If the rack requires 3 mounting points (lowmount, midblade, crown), can I use p-clamps for the mid-blade? Of course, I wouldn't rely on p-clamps as a main mount support.
I like the idea of a rack / bag in the front compared to a handlebar bag because I could consolidate my sleep system and throw all the small repair items, electronics, and odds and ends in the front. 10lbs at most in the front.