Amira vs Ruby

[ehirsch83]

As the other girls said in other posts, the weight is coming from the components/wheels not the frameset itself.

When you are looking at the difference between 15-19lbs, in reality your legs will make the biggest difference.

From the sounds of it, that you are coming off of a hybrid, you will probably enjoy the Ruby more then the Amira. On that note, get the one that fits and is in your budget and then work on conquering the hills with it. The more you ride, the stronger you will get and the easier everything will become!

Also, over time, you can upgrade your wheels and other components and see a difference.

Weight isn't everything, granted I live where it is pretty flat- but I had a super light BMC last year but never felt great on it. I now have a Ridley that is heavier! along with my heavy power tap training wheel, but I feel better on my bike(even on the short hills we have around here) due to the fact that I am more comfortable- so my power transfers through to the pedals better.

I wouldn't look at it as this bike is 19lbs and the hubby's is 15. I would look at it as you are losing 25lbs off the hybrid and gaining a bike that has the geometry to help you climb better