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this would really be a better question for the touring or commuting forums.

the eyelets for a standard front rack are located in the middle of the fork blade. there are very few carbon forks out there that contain these eyelets, presumably because they involve a substantial altering of the carbon weave in a place where you need strength.

what is the reasoning behind wanting carbon? it's typically used on lightweight bikes, where a pound or two makes a noticeable difference. putting a rack and bags on there negates any possible weight savings.

if you want a front rack, you're much better off with steel imo. there are racks that can attach to cantilever mounts and quick release skewers like this one, but i think you'd be better off deciding what you want this fork to do. if you want light and fast, carbon is good. if you want strengh and reliability, you can't beat steel. if you want the best of both worlds, you might consider getting one of each and learning how to switch them out.

but again, the touring and commuting forums would probably know more.
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