For those who are fortunate to have fork-crown eyelets, (the ones on top ala Bombadil, Hunqapillar and maybe others) I have successfully proved that you CAN mount a Platrack sans-Marks or Mini. Sure, the rising loopy arc-o'-steel is absent, but think of the weight savings! Seems to be quite strong, but honestly the Mini is going back on tomorrow as I like the versatility. I love the way the spacing of the eyelets is just right for the rack-nut thingies. Nice and parallel. If this were permanent, I'd use shorter spacers on the fork-crown and cut the rods, but you get the idea. Well, you will now:
Marty "less is more" in Chicago