Thanks for the tip, i looked at my rack and it does have Racktime engraved in it. I'll check out the gear on their website.
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They fit very, very well. It seems this clip on system is amongst the most loved of various makes. I also got a separate strap, so they can be carried over shoulder. They clip on so fast and easily, and off, I got some little locks to keep someone from wandering away with them. The clamps are metal, unlike many other makes that use plastic. Super.
I got a different set to start with, and could see they would likely not hold up, so returned them. It hurt to pay this much... but quality cost $. I don't do touring. I grocery shop for a the 2 of us once a week, which tends to fill these pretty full (would not want anything smaller). I use them for my work too, delivering shipments to the post office, fetching supplies. I really think going larger is better, because it's not like weight / bulk is so important on an electric bike. Sometimes I have both panniers stuffed, and use the top of the rack to strap on extra.
The mirror is fine. Because of the controller, I had to mount it a little further right than ideal, but at the worse I just have to move my head forward a tad to have a clear view of the road behind. I did try mounting it upside down, which was fine except when I have a bunch of big boxes and my safety alert pool noodle, which can then block the view. I'm sure the Specialized mirror would have the same issue. I'm not sure there is a perfect solution.
The mirror is about an 8 out of 10. I also mounted it upside down, and that worked better, but the view was totally blocked when I have wide boxes on the rack, or use my pool noodle for narrow road trips. I sometimes have to shift my head a bit to get a clear view, depending on adjustment. Overall, happy with it. Would not ride without a mirror on our roads.
