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Originally Posted by trace22clawson
+1 on the Sherpa 30 here too! cyccocommute turned me on to this bike and it's the one I bought. I'm extremely happy with this bike. Really strong frame made from Reynolds 853 steel. I did my research and test rides. I picked it over the following bikes: Jamis Aurora, Novara Randonee, Trek 520, Fuji Touring, Cannondale T800, & Surly LHT (I wasn't able to test ride the Cannondale or the Surly.)

They were all good bikes. You won't go wrong with any of them. For me, the deciding factors were:

1) STI shifters
2) 700c wheels (not on the LHT in my size)
3) I love the Reynolds 853 steel

Those are all just personal preferences. Yours might be different.
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