Originally Posted by
Doug64
Mid-fork eyelets are nice to have, but not an essential. I used these adapters, which worked very well. It is best to get mid-fork eyelets when you buy the bike, but should not be a deal breaker if you have/find a bike that fits you well.
These are made by Tubus. See Wayne at the Touring Store
Tubus Bicycle Touring Bike Racks, TheTouringStore.com
I use the same clamps with my Bridgestone MB-1 in order to mount the Tubus Tara and found them to be completely adequate on pavement but since I was planning to ride 300 km of gravel I needed them to be more secure. I drilled and tapped the fork where the clamps are positioned and with a longer Allen bolt that penetrates the fork they have been bombproof on all surfaces.
Just a heads up in case you plan to ride on rough surfaces. I think p-clamps will have the same problem.'
Phil