I just got...

[tangentgirl]

...this bad girl:

http://www.thebicycleescape.com/Images/Bicycles/Bike%20Page%20Images/Road%20Bikes/2011/SpecRubyEApex11_BIG.jpg

I'm so excited. Been test riding lots of different bikes, but this one felt perfect. Went back today to make the purchase, and I felt nervous (holycrapijustboughtanewbike), but when I rode it through the parking lot, it just felt really, really right. The sun is going down, so I'll do a proper ride tomorrow or Tuesday. I suppose my boss *won't* understand if I call in sick with the new bike flu.

[rubywagon]

Hot, hot, hot! Congrats and enjoy your new ride!

[HillSlugger]

Beautiful! What is she?

[tangentgirl]

Specialized Ruby Elite Apex. Or, considering the street I live on, Ruby on Ruby.

[LivetoRide]

Congrats! I have a friend who just got a Ruby Elite Apex (in black/pink) for Christmas and she's in love with hers.

[Karma007]

It's beautiful!

[kmehrzad]

She's a beauty! Take that sick day and ride to your heart's content. :)

[Catrin]

Congratulations! You don't have to tell your boss that it is the new "bike" flu :cool:

[bmccasland]

She's a beauty! Take that sick day and ride to your heart's content. :)

Mental Health Day. And after a bike ride, you feel much better!


Remember, we're here to help. :rolleyes:

Very beeeUtiful bike. :D Many happy miles to you!

[bonnypriest]

VERY NICE! She's beautiful!!!

[Tri Girl]

WOW!!!! Stunning!!!

Congrats! :)

[Aggie_Ama]

Gorgeous! I was so eying that bike to replace my Cannondale but not yet. I tried to claim I needed Squirrel Appreciation Day off to ride, so call in with Bike Flu!

[hebe]

That's a beautiful bike! Many happy miles to you both.

[Bike Chick]

Mental Health Day. And after a bike ride, you feel much better!

I agree! A mental health day is definitely necessary!!! She's very pretty! Enjoy!

[OakLeaf]

Suhweeeeet.

[tangentgirl]

As much as I want to have the bike flu...I'm dressed for work. :(

I just started this job in December, and ended up being out for reals sick a bunch at the beginning of the month. Gonna ride it this evening, for sure. And tomorrow. And Wednesday. And, ya get the picture.

[sundial]

What a beautiful bike! So pristine and shiny--like a diamond. Enjoy your many miles together.

[Koronin]

Very nice!

[GLC1968]

Awesome, congratulations!

[Jo-n-NY]

beautiful!!!! Lots of luck and enjoyable & safe riding miles.

Did the Komen (black & pink) version just begin shipping would anyone know? I know someone here that has been waiting since last year for it.

~ JoAnn

[LivetoRide]

I think they've just recently begun shipping out; My friend was told that she wouldn't get hers until Jan./Feb. but it somehow came in to the shop for her to pick it up on Dec. 24th.

[emily_in_nc]

Lovely! Big white bike fan here. So preeeeety. :) :p

[shootingstar]

Congrats! Enjoy that ride on an even more beautiful, swift bike.

[purdyd]

beautiful!!!! Lots of luck and enjoyable & safe riding miles.

Did the Komen (black & pink) version just begin shipping would anyone know? I know someone here that has been waiting since last year for it.

~ JoAnn

yes they are trickling out now

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=41270

[Jo-n-NY]

Thanks for the update on the Ruby Elite. I will pass it along. I love the paint job of both!!! Since I have a 2008 Ruby which I absolutely love I am glad I didn't have to make a decision.

[tangentgirl]

Finally, the maiden voyage. Quick 30 min spin around town. Really smooth, nice, great ride. Yay!

[deskrider]

This thing is beautiful. Maybe something like that will become my first road bike someday, but for now I'm not good enough yet and like the flat bar road bike until I outgrow it.