In my quest for a touring bike I've mostly ignored this bike. For reasons unknown it never struck me as exciting. However lately I been checkin' you out baby and I like what I

see.

Ive read that the 520 reynolds tubing can become flexy under a full load, but all steel flexes right? Isn't that its charm?

Is the Jamis Elite really worth the premium over the standard model? (631 tubing and disc breaks, not that wild over disc breaks but I'm curious about the improved tubing)

If anyone can give me some testimonials or talk about experience with this bike I'd appreciate it. Also what else would you call similar?

I'm drawing parrallels to bikes like the All City Space Horse and Surly LHT but the Aurora strikes me as a more lively ride.

Anyway, thanks!

Dave