replacement bike advice..

stolen bike on Friday =( my 15 month old Ruby expert 08...

what to get as replacement? 2 options - i want to get from a shop that has offered me very good replacement terms, ie. wholesale cost... so the choices are:

2010 ruby expert or cannondale synapse fem 3...?

i started riding on an alloy synapse and loved it... never toooo excited about the ride on the ruby... maybe the carbon damped the fun out of the ride???

anyway - looking for comments as to which of above 2 bikes you would replace with if it were you... and why??

thanks!

batsheva

No opinion on either of those bikes but I wanted to just say I am sorry your bike was stolen. That happened to me a few months ago and it was very sad.

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So sorry to hear that your bike was stolen. Find a replacement that fits. That is the most important thing to consider because otherwise you will be uncomfortable.

(((batsheva))) I hope whichever you choose, you have many long and happy miles together.

I can't imagine what it must feel like to have your beautiful bike stolen...I can't advise you on your replacement but I hope that you love the replacement as much as the Ruby.

I am still broken hearted my bike was stolen - in 5th grade! I am sorry your bike was stolen.

If the Synapse fit you well then you have ruled out the only reason I don't like mine. The carbon is stiff, I feel like when I get out of the saddle every ounce of effort is used none wasted by a flexing frame. My biggest complaint is the top tube is too long and they guy who sold it to me didn't care. Would the Specialized Amira be worth trying? It is a little racier frame but might feel different.

Would a Cannondale in aluminum make you happier? I think they have ones with carbon forks and seat stays but everything else aluminum. Maybe if you can figure out what you liked about the Cannondale you can make a better choice?

Did you know that there's a huge frame change between your 2008 Ruby and 2010 Ruby's? The geometry has been tweaked and the zertz and top tube are different shapes- it does change the ride.

I had a Ruby Comp 2006 and crashed it and ended up with a Ruby Expert 2009 and they ride differently. So do give the Ruby a go- it might suit you better.