I have to agree that steel bikes in general, and Jamis in particular, are wonderful to ride. I have a Jamis Coda Comp, which I THINK (but I'm not positive) is the same frame as the Aurora. The Coda is my commuting bike--it takes me everywhere. It's truly like riding butter--just smooth and wonderful!

I don't think that steel bikes are appreciably heavier than aluminum, at least when you get to a certain level. My steel (with carbon fork and seatstays) Luna is 18lbs. or something like that (without pedals). That's pretty darned light. Most of us, but not all, really wouldn't notice the difference in weight on our rides, anyways.

Knotted, if you really like the Aurora, is there a way you could sell your Kona and purchase the Aurora? Or maybe someone with a 50cm Aurora is selling theirs (and wants a Kona). Or trade it in for the Aurora and perhaps a little cash? There's gotta be some way to make this work!