Ruby comp question

[purplegolden]

Hi

could anyone out there with a Ruby comp tell me if the frame is carbon as well as the forks? I looked at one today and it appeared to me that only the forks were carbon - I am not sure what year it was either - but not 2007.

[mudmucker]

I have a 2007 Ruby Comp and it is all carbon. All of the WSD Ruby series are full carbon. See www.specialized.com for all the specs. I think historically they've always been carbon - I believe it was introduced in 2006 so Ruby's have only been around for 2 years. To refresh my memory, I went to the website - they have archives of their bike models by year, and the Ruby doesn't show up until 2006. Before that it was just the aluminum Dolce available as a WSD bike.

[kaybee]

I have a 2006 Ruby Comp (love it!), and she is all carbon.

KB

[Jo-n-NY]

I have a 2007 Ruby Comp and it is all carbon. All of the WSD Ruby series are full carbon. See www.specialized.com for all the specs. I think historically they've always been carbon - I believe it was introduced in 2006 so Ruby's have only been around for 2 years. To refresh my memory, I went to the website - they have archives of their bike models by year, and the Ruby doesn't show up until 2006. Before that it was just the aluminum Dolce available as a WSD bike.

Mudmucker is absolutely correct. The Ruby was introduced in 2006 as an all Carbon Frame in all models. The Dolce's are Aluminum with Carbon Fork.

~ JoAnn

[purplegolden]

Thanks for the replies. My next question is - do you think Aus$2600 for a 2006 model with ultegra (I wanted it upgraded) is a good price? It has been used as a demo model, though it does not look like it was badly used. I also get a new bike warranty with it - whatever that is!

[purplegolden]

Sorry, that would end up being $2300 US.

[michelem]

How much are you paying them to swap out the 105 for Ultegra? Here in the States a brand new Ruby Expert is going for about $2600 (before tax) and can be found for less when lbs's have sales (I've seen sales of 10% - 12% around here, which brings a brand new Expert down to your used Comp price) - same carbon frame as the Comp with Ultegra brakes and derailleurs. The Comp has the Mavic Open Sport wheelset, whereas the Expert has the Shimano R6600 Ultegra wheelset - I know nothing about this, but I would think the Expert would have a better wheelset. Also, the Comp has the FSA Goassamer Mega Exo crank, whereas the Expert has the FSA SLK Mega Exo crank. Again, I know nothing about these either.

Anyway, all that to say, for just $300 more you are getting a brand new bike and don't need to pay for components to be upgraded. Also, I would assume you are getting a better wheelset and crank. Not sure if that is worth $300 to you, but something to consider.

Also, you might want to check with Specialized to find out about the warranty (see if there is any difference between the warranty you will get on the test-ride bike as compared to a new one). I think most warranties apply only to the original owner, but I don't know how that works when you are the first buyer (original owner), but the bike has been ridden as a test-ride bike before . . .

Anyway, good luck to you! I've test-ridden this bike three times at three different lbs's and on three different sizes - sheesh! (I won't go into how many other bikes I've test-ridden as well). It's a very nice ride, I just need to find the right size before I make a decision. From my experience, this should be everyone's TOP priority - the right size bike for YOU.