Damaged Forks on Giant Tough Road 2 I have recently crashed my Tough Road 2 and slightly damaged the forks at the point where the pannier rack is attached. The retaining bolt is slightly lifted and I am concerned that the forks are broken beyond repair. The local shop suggests that I need to replace them......a wait of 11 weeks. any suggestions to worth while repair or replacement would be appreciated. I am currently using 29*2.1 Schwalbe Big Sam tyres
A quick google suggest this bike is fitted with composite forks. I would follow the shops advice and replace them. In composite forks damage can be more substantial than is immediately obvious and fork failure could produce a horrible crash. 

If the wait is too long for an exact replacement then there are after market alternatives (such as as exotic carbon forks or planet-x/on-one forks). The key dimensions to match are the steerer size (probably tapered), axle to crown measurement (measure between the underside of the crown bearing race and the centre of the axle) and the wheel attachment mechanism (quick release, through axle etc).

Even if longer term you wanted the 'correct' fork an after market item would allow you to use the bike until the oem item can be obtained.

Note the forks mentioned are available in the UK market, if you are none UK then these might not be an option for you.