^I wouldn't use p-clips on aluminum either.... Maybe it's just me being paranoid. Steel and Titanium should be fine though.

Otherwise, you may want to consider a high-rider or platform rack. Not necessarily ideal, but it'll still carry your stuff. The old-style Blackburn racks are designed to attach behind the fork crown and at the lower fork eyelets (the ones typically used for fenders), but they can be pricey. Soma makes a lookalike (http://store.somafab.com/somialfrra.html).