Hello everyone

I just stumbled into this forum when I typed "Trek Madone 4.5 versus Specialized Ruby" into google!

I'm almost 45 and to celebrate I hope to ride a century this fall. A very flat century. I haven't been on my (17 yr old mountain) bike in two years. I test rode two Treks (Lexa SLX and the Madone 4.5) yesterday and plan to go back today to test the Madone versus the Ruby.

Time for a new bike and a re-commitment to regular riding.

Good morning!