i had a 05 Aurora very nice bike, if you are a strong rider or a heavy tourer a possible wheel upgrade. Mine bent on a hard training ride.(blew two spokes) wheel was true and tight. could have just been a bad wheel but after a new heaver duty rim and hub it was awsome I sold it to get a 98 Klein Navigator which I love it just fit me better .The Aurora is an awsome bike just not the right on for me.