Originally Posted by
looie
At least give a quick look to the Salsa El Mariachi. 29er non-suspension fork. Disc brakes, 1x9, but I can't tell if it's got braze-ons up top for your rack. These should be available for monster discounts now as I think it's been discontinued for 2010 due to tubing supply issues.
http://www.salsacycles.com/mariachi_Comp08.html
No rack eyelets.... had one, was a great bike (the one that got away). But their Fargo model is worth a look at.
http://www.salsacycles.com/fargo09.html