True Love/How Many Bikes?

[kfergos]

Excellent! More ammo in my ongoing quest to convince my husband that I do need to get another bike*, since we "only" have three:

Me:
2007 Lemond Poprad (summer commuting/road bike)
2000 Specialized Hardrock (winter beater bike)

Him:
2008 Gary Fisher Nirvana

* I've been drooling over the Jamis Aurora Elite online for a while now; I'm imagining it as a new commuter. Has anybody ridden/owned one of these? I'm looking for reviews, as well as suggestions for other comparable bikes I should try out.

[Blueberry]

* I've been drooling over the Jamis Aurora Elite online for a while now; I'm imagining it as a new commuter. Has anybody ridden/owned one of these? I'm looking for reviews, as well as suggestions for other comparable bikes I should try out.

I don't have one - but the LBS manager has a regular Aurora. He commutes 20+ miles each way on it, and absolutely loves us. True to LBS employment, he has replaced lots of the components, but he wouldn't have another bike.

I think Sandra (on here) has one too?? Haven't seen her around lately, but I think she posted a review.

Doesn't seem they are as widely distributed as some other brands, so I think they are reviewed less. However, they have a very loyal following.

Hmmm...other bikes. How 'bout the Surly LHT, Cross Check, Trek 520, Novara Randonee, etc. They all fit differently - I think the Jamis has a shorter top tube acc to the lbs guy.

CA