Ty0604

I was trying to put a front rack on my bike tonight when I realized it didn't have any eyelets on the front forks.

The guy at Nashbar said they'd work without eyelets but doesn't appear that they will. They only sent me the second page of the instructions anyway. That should have been my first clue.

Anyway.....

Would it be cheaper to buy a new fork with eyelets or a rack/panniers that doesn't require eyelets? I've looked at Old Man Mountain but at almost $200 for the rack alone it's a bit out of my budget.

Suggestions?

I'm biking across country next year from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine so keep that in mind when replying.

Thanks!