Jamis Aurora vs Surly Long Haul Trucker

[Bike Chick]

Catrin,

I can certainly understand your dilemma. I've been looking for an errand/trail/commuter bike for almost a year now and I think we both have the same issues regarding size. I've considered both of these and researched many others on the list at have never had an opportunity to ride anything because of the size.

The upside to this is that I have ended up ordering a Luna Eclipse for the road and have learned a lot about bicycles in the whole process.

The downside is that I still don't have my errand/trail/commuter bike because I can't make a decision and commit to it. It seems the more I research, the deeper I get in choices and don't make a choice at all.

Shopping for your new bike is half the fun, Catrin. I don't think you will go wrong with either one. Have you tried the ole line down the paper with pros vs. cons method?

[Catrin]

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Shopping for your new bike is half the fun, Catrin. I don't think you will go wrong with either one. Have you tried the ole line down the paper with pros vs. cons method?

Yep - and the Surly wins every time I do that So perhaps I've already answered my own question? I can always talk to the bike store about how expensive it would be to move those bar-end shifters...I sure don't have the skills/tools/bravery to do it..