What are those bits for?
Those bits are for strapping down. The illustrated ones appear to be removable, which would solve your 'hole in pannier' syndrome. Yours could be cut off if doing so didn't compromise the strength of the rack.
Who's selling this kit over here?
[Edit; http://www.windwave.co.uk/windwave/scan/MM=42c1280c0add10e71b505400ca907e2b:25:40:25.html?mv_more_ip=1&mv_nextpage=brandproducts&mv_arg= ]
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Those bits are for strapping down. The illustrated ones appear to be removable, which would solve your 'hole in pannier' syndrome. Yours could be cut off if doing so didn't compromise the strength of the rack.
Who's selling this kit over here?
[Edit; http://www.windwave.co.uk/windwave/scan/MM=42c1280c0add10e71b505400ca907e2b:25:40:25.html?mv_more_ip=1&mv_nextpage=brandproducts&mv_arg= ]