I'm Getting a Ruby!

**kaybee** · 05-31-2006, 05:19 AM

I'm so excited that I have to share the news with someone who understands. I've posted before about my difficulties finding a bike, and it seems like the search has finally ended.

I've spent the past two months trying to decide on a bike (Ruby, Orbea, Trek), and finally decided on the Ruby, so I put a deposit on her on 5/22. On 5/23 my LBS called to tell me that he wasn't sure he would be able to get it for me, since they were out of stock (Specialized's most popular bike this year, etc., etc.), but his sales rep said that they were expecting a shipment by the end of the month. I *knew* there was a bike in my size at a shop 30 miles north of here, but I was really trying to buy it from the local guys, so I told him I would wait until the end of the month.

Went by the shop yesterday, and found out that the shipment has arrived in the US, and my bike should be here next week! I've also been agonizing over the compact double vs. a triple, and LBS says I can try the compact double and if I don't like it, he'll swap out for a triple at no cost (the other shop 30 miles away was going to charge me to swap it). This just *might* work out! Thanks for listening to my rambling! Can you tell I'm just a bit excited?

KB

**Brina** · 05-31-2006, 05:51 AM

congrats! you are going to love it!!!! I know I do.

**Fuji Girl** · 05-31-2006, 08:00 AM

Whoooooeeee! That's awesome! Congratulations! I've been lusting for the Ruby Pro, I just love that color. The carbon and DA components don't hurt either. Enjoy it! (wooo, I'm so jealous...)

**tprevost** · 05-31-2006, 08:58 AM

oooohhhh! Congratulations kaybee!!!! We look forward to seeing pictures of your new baby and hearing all about your rides!!!

Tracy

**caligurl** · 05-31-2006, 01:10 PM

WOO HOO! so which ruby are you getting? ruby comp? or ruby expert? (sorry.... i assume comp or expert cuz you mentioned compact and those are the two that come with the compact!

you are gonna LOVE it! all three ruby's are SO pretty!!!!!!!

**mimitabby** · 05-31-2006, 08:05 PM

it's not a red bike??

**wannaduacentury** · 06-02-2006, 03:45 PM

Can someone post a link on this Ruby bike everyone likes sooo much. I'd like to see it

**caligurl** · 06-02-2006, 04:28 PM

specialized's site

my ruby

**Mags...** · 06-03-2006, 05:03 AM

beautiful bike cali... what saddle is on your ruby? Is it a good one?

**caligurl** · 06-03-2006, 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by Mags...

beautiful bike cali... what saddle is on your ruby? Is it a good one?

thank you....

the one that's on it in the pics is the one that came with it... the women's jett... and for me a gawdawful UNCOMFORTABLE seat!

i really wanted to like it.. cuz it looked so purdy on the bike.... but alas... my tushy won over looks! so i ended up putting a ti dolce saddle on it... not as purdy (not in any of the pics i posted).... but far more comfy! i couldn't ride 15 or 20 miles on the jett without hurting.... rode a century on it in january and was miserale for DAYS afterwards! i've done several centuries on the dolce saddle since putting it on... and it's great for me! (plus the dolce saddle is what i was used to and had on my dolce bike that i did so many long rides on last year!)

**wannaduacentury** · 06-03-2006, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the pix Cali, that is a gorgeous bike

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