new bike!

[luvs2ride]

just got a new bike for my 40th B-day and mother's day (which are in the same week). Took her on a "maiden voyage" yesterday. I went from a 9 year old Trek (steel) to a Specialized Ruby Pro .(all carbon fiber). . .what a difference. She is a SWEET ride! Gave up my triple chain ring for a compact so we'll see how that goes. Anyone else out there made the switch from a triple chain ring to a compact? Love to hear how that has gone for you. Also love to hear from any other Specialized Ruby owners who are out there. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms . . . keep on riding!

[redrhodie]

Ooooh, congratulations. Happy Birthday! You gotta show us some pics.

I went from a triple to a compact double, and I had some trouble on really steep hills (like I had to walk up them :eek:). My LBS's solution was an IRD 11-34 cassette (which I posted a link to on "May 10th rides"). It's an awsome combination. Climbing is actually fun now, and I seek out hills instead of avoiding them.

The 11-34 also worked with my existing 10 speed Ultegra derailleur (I didn't need to switch to a MTB derailleur). Shifting is smooth as silk. Very happy me!

Good luck!

[malkin]

Happy birthday and birthday bike!!

[Fujichants]

Happy Birthday and pictures...pictures! Drool...

[Mr. Bloom]

Anyone else out there made the switch from a triple chain ring to a compact?

I'm afraid to make the change!:eek:

Happy B'day!

[MillieNZ]

Nice :D Happy Birthday !

I'm getting a Ruby Pro this week too ;) ;) Just waiting impatiently for LBS to get my size in......... mine's a present from my family in England for going through BC treatment.

[cyclinnewbie]

Millie...and you DESERVE it!! Congrats on the bike, and congrats on finishing treatment. Hope you put THOUSANDS of sweet miles on her!

[bounceswoosh]

congrats!

Just wondering, did you have to switch to the compact due to the specs of the bike, or was that something you did to save weight, or ..?

I live near Boulder, Colorado -- even DH got a triple on his road bike =)

[Meaux]

Anyone else out there made the switch from a triple chain ring to a compact? Love to hear how that has gone for you.


I went from a triple to a double almost a year ago. Oddly enough, I have been a better climber because of it. I only used the granny ring a few times, so I don't miss it at all. Congrats on the bike! Jealous much!

[Jo-n-NY]

I got my Ruby Pro last year and love it. I went from a Dolce Comp which I also loved, but the carbon Ruby is such a sweeter ride.

Needless to say the Dolce had a triple and Ruby has the compact double. So far this has not been a problem, but I will be riding in CT this weekend doing the Bloomin Metric. With those CT hills, it will be the ultimate test. I did this ride 3 years ago on the Dolce and had to resort to the granny.

I will let you know how I held up.

~ JoAnn

[Mr. SR500]

I'm afraid to make the change!:eek:

Happy B'day!

Compacts are great!

Congrats!

[DDH]

congratulations on the new bike. I can't wait to see some pictures.

[sundial]

Pictures, pretty please?? What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day. :)

I went to a compact from a triple and haven't missed it yet. I have some steep climbs around here (some 18% or so) and I have yet to max out the gearing.

It's interesting you like the carbon over the steel. I figured you'd have a smoother ride with steel. ;)