Quote Originally Posted by MDHillSlug View Post
Both bikes are pretty. The Ventura has better components but it's a double as compared to a triple on the Aurora. Between the triple and the 11/32 cassette the Aurora has a huge gear range.
Right. If you live in a very flat area and plan to do all your riding there, you could do the double. But if you ever plan on long rides with hills, or any touring and riding in other places with hills, you'll be way better off with a triple.