Originally Posted by
bgn6h
[Aurora versus LHT]
I've managed to have seen and touched both! The Aurora is nice and with a nice price. I think it would be a good choice. The frame on the LHT is cleaner (weld wise) but the Aurora is fine. People say good things here about the Aurora (and nothing bad).
Originally Posted by
cyccommute
The Aurora has short chainstays and a short wheel base which put it near the bottom of the heap, in my opinion, for loaded touring.
Yes, the wheelbase is shorter by 25mm or so than a more standard loaded tourer. But many people have toured on similar bikes. It might depend on how much crap you plan to carry.
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...urora_geo.html