ruby pro or orbea diva?

[Dianyla]

I suppose getting both isn't an option?

IMO, the opportunity to get a bike you love that is also seriously discounted bike is something you shouldn't pass up. Unless, of course, you are independently wealthy and money is no object. The sooner you get it, the sooner you'll be out riding and enjoying it.

Then again, I too suffer from Diva Lust. It almost makes me wish I hadn't already bought the Dama Race last year, although the time and price was right and I don't regret it. Is there no way you can find a Diva locally or regionally that meets your specifications? I wouldn't want to wait around weeks/months for any bike builder unless it was for a completely full-custom order. I guess I'm lucky - my LBS has a very nicely built-up DuraAce Diva sitting on their showroom floor with my name on it. I just don't have the $$$.

[ehirsch83]

alright I am responding to both posts at once:-)

Both bikes feel amazing to me! they are both just different rides, so it is hard to pick which one, if they had the same feel but one was better, it would be easier!

My thing is, my SO is assistant manager at the LBS, so I have access to the blemished bikes from specialized(hence ruby pro at almost a 50% discount) so I also get a discount on the diva frame, or full bike if i wanted,

I am thinking of waiting for the diva, I can deal with being in pain on my ill fitting frame a little bit longer-hehe. Or maybe I just won't buy a car and I will use the 1500 from mine to put towards a full diva.

[Grog]

I'm very partial to the Diva. Such a beautiful bike.

[Bluetree]

I went to test the Diva, with full intentions of purchasing it. Trouble was, the 49cm standover height was a little cramped and the TT was a touch long. Too bad they don't go one size smaller – it's an awesome looking specimen!

I ended up with a 44cm Ruby S-Works frameset. The built-up model I tested was full DA and the ride was wonderful. And it still fits 700c wheels. (I didn't go for the complete bike because I'd prefer Campy Chorus.) The overall ticket price is in the same ball park as the Diva, and I was able to get a club discount, too.

Either way you go, I think you'll end up with a very nice bike!

[Velobambina]

You write that you "really want" the Diva. Be patient and wait for it. You won't be sorry. And since you'll be upgrading components, why not go for campy (oh no, my bias towards campy is showing, LOL)?

BTW, I'd love to have one, too, but my stable is full.

[purplegolden]

If I could afford a Diva I'd get one! They are gorgeous and I am sure they ride well

[ehirsch83]

You write that you "really want" the Diva. Be patient and wait for it. You won't be sorry. And since you'll be upgrading components, why not go for campy (oh no, my bias towards campy is showing, LOL)?

BTW, I'd love to have one, too, but my stable is full.

I am going to wait:-) thank you to everyone!
Yeah upgrading to campy at the moment is out of my budget, but one day I will get there.

I am thinking about getting full diva bike with sram.... anythoughts on sram rival?

[Mimosa]

I would also wait for the Diva

And sram is getting good reviews, haven't read a bad word about it. The only 'complaint' is the shifters but that's more because people had to learn to use them (they shift a bit differently from campy and shimi).