A Ruby Pro-Surprise

[Jo-n-NY]

Standing next to my Dolce that was on the trainer, was a Ruby Pro Friday night. My husband brought it in while I was in the kitchen. I must have passed it about 10 times going in and out of the kitchen and never noticed it, and then while watching tv I look up and spot 3 bikes (his bike is also on the trainer). I just kept looking thinking something is very odd there, then I notice the color and said what the heck.

My first outdoor ride of the season was yesterday and it was with my beautiful Ruby. I wanted one the day it came out. Don't get me wrong I love my Dolce and it fit me like a glove, I am just shy of 4000 miles on her. But this Ruby rides like a gem (no pun intended). It absorbs bumps which was my biggest thing on getting carbon fiber and the ride is effortless.

However, it is not special occasion or anything so I am like Yellow and feel guilty. I will feel better by insisting on no gifts for me for b-day, mothers day etc. Just a nice bike ride on all those days would make me most happy.

~ JoAnn

[Crankin]

Do not feel guilty. You deserve it. Don't say no presents for your birthday.
Why do women feel guilty if someone gives them something nice???
Enjoy your new bike and send a picture!

[li10up]

Wow, that is soooo cool! I'm wanting to upgrade but I don't race - just a recreational rider. I was wondering, the Ruby Pro is such a fantastic bike, do you race? I don't feel like I should buy a Ruby Pro since I don't race...can't seem to justify it to myself. But if other non-racers buy really good bikes maybe I can to.

[Julibird]

Wow, that is soooo cool! I'm wanting to upgrade but I don't race - just a recreational rider. I was wondering, the Ruby Pro is such a fantastic bike, do you race? I don't feel like I should buy a Ruby Pro since I don't race...can't seem to justify it to myself. But if other non-racers buy really good bikes maybe I can to.

If you want it, can afford it, and it makes your heart beat a little faster everytime you see her - go for it! You don't need to race to want/need a go-fast bike!

[mimitabby]

what fun!!

congrats on your new Ruby; you have joined a number of happy Ruby Riders.

[yellow]

Jo Ann--congratulations! I think your hubbby and my hubby are cut from the same cloth. Mine probably would have gone out and just purchased my new bike for me if I hadn't done it by April. He pushed me to get a new bike more than anyone (mostly because I think he was tired of hearing me whine about the pain my old bike caused me).

Wasn't it nice to not get thrown all over the place on your new bike? (I was shocked at how much easier it is to ride no hands on my new bike, and while I think it's due to a combination of factors, I think it's largely because the frame is not aluminum.) That ALONE makes it worth it! But we can feel guilty together, if that makes you feel bettah!

I got out for my first rides of the season as well this weekend. It's going to be beautiful today (and I don't work Mondays) but alas! I am too saddle sore to ride today, I think. That's what I get for taking several months off.

Happy riding!

[Jo-n-NY]

Wow, that is soooo cool! I'm wanting to upgrade but I don't race - just a recreational rider. I was wondering, the Ruby Pro is such a fantastic bike, do you race? I don't feel like I should buy a Ruby Pro since I don't race...can't seem to justify it to myself. But if other non-racers buy really good bikes maybe I can to.

Oh No!!! I do not race, but last year I began doing longer rides including my first century. But I do not think it should matter. You should have the bicycle that feels perfect when you ride it.

Thank you all ladies and I will truely enjoy it.

~ JoAnn