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A connection system for connecting an item to a U-shaped frame member is provided. The system includes: at least two opposed toggle clamps for releasably engaging the arms of the U-shaped frame member; at least one toe which releasably engages the top bend of the U-shaped frame member; and wherein t

A connection system for connecting an item to a U-shaped frame member is provided. The system includes: at least two opposed toggle clamps for releasably engaging the arms of the U-shaped frame member; at least one toe which releasably engages the top bend of the U-shaped frame member; and wherein the toggle clamps and toe are connected to a base member which forms part of, or is attachable, to the item.

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1. A connection system comprising: a U-shaped frame member having elongate arms;an items selectively attachable with the U-shaped frame member;the items comprising a base member, the base member comprising at least two opposed toggle clamps for releasably engaging the elongate arms of the U-shaped f

1. A connection system comprising: a U-shaped frame member having elongate arms;an items selectively attachable with the U-shaped frame member;the items comprising a base member, the base member comprising at least two opposed toggle clamps for releasably engaging the elongate arms of the U-shaped frame member, at least two corresponding resilient stops, each comprising a section of the item which can flex to allow for rotation of the toggle clamps and which is flush with a top surface of the item in a non-flexed position and at least one toe with a curved distal end shaped to receive an interior of a bend of the U-shaped member, and to prevent forward or reverse movement of the item with respect to the U-shaped member, which releasably engages the bend of the U-shaped frame member,wherein the item is provided on a first side of the U-shaped frame member and the toe contacts a second opposing side of the U-shaped frame memberwherein each of the toggle clamps are rotatable between an open configuration in which a toggle clamp is rotated against a corresponding resilient stop and a closed configuration in which the U-shaped frame member has passed a predetermined point of rotation of the toggle clamp against the resilient stop by moving the U-shaped frame member towards the toggle clamp; andwherein after a deformation of the resilient stops, the at least two toggle clamps resume a stop position to prevent reverse rotation and thereby capture the U-shaped frame member. 2. The connection system of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped frame member comprises a part of a framework configured for attaching to a bicycle. 3. The connection system of claim 2, wherein the toggle clamps have two opposed projections which: create a mouth which has dimensions smaller than that of the diameter of the U-shaped member;have suitably curved or angled distal ends which can be displaced upon the U-shaped frame member being forced towards the mouth, wherein the mount opens to receive a portion of the U-shaped frame member before closing to capture same. 4. The connection system of claim 2, wherein each of the toggle clamps further comprise a release button wherein the release button is adapted to deform a corresponding resilient stop to allow reverse rotation of the toggle clamp. 5. The connection system of claim 2, wherein the toe may be the form of at least one projection which is shaped to receive the bend of the U-shaped member, and to prevent forward or reverse movement of the item with respect to the U-shaped member. 6. The connection system of claim 2, wherein the toe comprises a resilient material and suitably curved or angled distal end(s) which can be displaced upon the U-shaped frame member being forced towards the toe, which then opens to receive the U-shaped frame member before closing to capture same. 7. The connection system of claim 1 wherein the toggle clamps have two opposed projections which: create a mouth which has dimensions smaller than that of the diameter of the U-shaped member;have suitably curved or angled distal ends which can be displaced upon the U-shaped frame member being forced towards the mouth, wherein the mouth opens to receive a portion of the U-shaped frame member before closing to capture same. 8. The connection system of claim 1 wherein each of the toggle clamps further comprise a release button assembly wherein the release button assembly is arranged, if depressed by a suitable force, to deform the a corresponding resilient stop to allow reverse rotation of the toggle clamp. 9. The connection system of claim 1 wherein the toe comprises at least one projection which is shaped to receive the bend of the U-shaped member, and to prevent forward or reverse movement of the item with respect to the U-shaped member. 10. The connection system of claim 1 wherein the toe comprises a resilient material and suitably curved or angled distal end(s) which can be displaced upon the U-shaped frame member being forced towards the toe, which then opens to receive the U-shaped frame member before closing to capture same. 11. The connection system of claim 1, wherein the item is a deck for a bicycle carrier frame.