P clips on to suspension fork

[allen-uk]

Probably not 'technical', although it is to me.

I want to fit a Blackburn mtf rack
http://www.blackburndesign.com/racks/mtf-1-front.html#.U58BOy8Rm_5
on the front of my bike.
The only mounting points are mudguard lugs, tugged inconveniently away.

Thus, I was thinking of using P Clips, at the top and bottom of each suspension fork, but looking at various other forums a lot of (proper) cyclists seems very sniffy about P Clips.

I assume this is just 'cos they don't want their shiney paintwork obscured by scruffy clips. Are there any good reasons to avoid P Clips?

Also, for stability, I'd want to put the clips high up and low down on each leg - is this the best position for them?

Thanks. Pics below.

 

[whereswally606]

Ha funny "proper" cyclists, mine at attached using two hefty zip ties on Both sides, always carry spares incase they fail but the haven't yet

 

[Aushiker]

Tubus have a couple of mounting methods ...

or

Given the use of hose-clamps, I am not sure p-clamps are that bad an idea

Oh, Old Man Mountain (well known racks) use p-clamps ...

Andrew

 

[allen-uk]

Thanks 606, andrew, interesting ideas.
The Tubus ones look particularly tough - I'll see if they sell them separately.

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