I test rode a new ride last week a Ruby expert triple

Our LBS got a GREAT deal on some closeout 2007 Specialized Ruby experts and comps. Right now there is a Ruby Expert triple sitting at the shop w/ my name on it. He has it listed at $2900 but I can get it for $2200.

I knew I was ready for something but I didn't know what. I wanted to try off road riding but never got around to it this summer, I tried a tribike after my last tri and decided I didn't need to invest that kind of cash at this time into one (had I decided to do a 1/2 IM or IM it would be a different story)

I thought long and hard and the answer is always the same I LOVE road riding and touring and I want to be faster. For tris I would put on aerobars
and call it good.

I am thinking this is the year to do it. I looked at the Ruby experts for next year and they have downgraded the wheel sets and upped the price.

the only thing holding me back right now is of course the cash outlay and I want to try the one size smaller to see how it feels.

When I test rode the expert it felt like a toy underneath me it was so light
With the zertz in the front,back and seat it made for a smoother rider than I imagined.

So send along a lot of good karma and thoughts that the Ruby will find a new home in my stable

I currently am riding a specialized Sequoia which w/ a little adjusting would fit DBF. In my humble opinion heneeds a heavier bike because he is currently riding a hybrid and I need a road bike to keep up w/ him! If he was on something light and fast I would always be in the dust