I have a Kona Rove TI that I'd like to ride across the USA on, but the front forks (carbon fiber Whiskey) do not accept low rider racks. Has anyone converted such to allow for the racks? Whiskey's website shows some options with what I'll refer to as mounting points (on steel they'd be braze-ons), but they have through axles. My hubs are with skewers.

The other option I'm considering is getting a touring specific bike similar top the Kona Sutra (or a little upgraded from there, as I wouldn't mind a bit lower gearing). Maybe even a Jones Bike, but I suspect I'd be dropping speed a mile or two (unless I ride one and determine otherwise). Kind of a waste though, as my Rove is a great bike for the trip, but I really want to put some weight in front, as opposed to all on the back (did that for many tours years ago and while I made it fine, there is a better way).

Thank you.