And The port of entry from Taiwan of bikes for European brands is closer (the EU likes lower wage Asian Labor & overhead, too)
but I can't find where I can fit pannier racks above the front wheel..
you ask the dealer you buy the bike from , they will help you sort that out..
I see a mid fork braze-on for lowrider racks, a Blackburn MTN-F will also use that bolt hole
and low ones on the dropout. 4 points..