Originally Posted by
koolerb
Or I could scratch my touring bike itch and buy this Aurora. Full on touring bikes like the Aurora are made to ride loaded. How will a bike like this ride very lightly loaded?
It will ride OK, but if going lightly loaded I prefer a sportier bike myself. Since I started packing really light, my touring bike sees pretty much no use. I used a lighter bike even for a Southern Tier from San Diego to Florida and was very happy with the choice. Unless carrying at least 25 pounds I wouldn't even consider taking the heavy touring bike and I find I can camp and cook with much less than that.
That said some folks like to ride heavier touring bikes.