Oh, I guess the cycling guy is home for the summer! I have a 2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon. When I took it for the fitting the girl commented that it was a similar geometry to the Ruby.
The Cannondale was my second bike and I new what I was looking for in a feeling, so I didn't try anything else because I loved the Cannondale. I SHOULD have though. The Ruby Expert was the other bike I was strongly considering based on the components and reputation. Good luck!
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan