Specialized Ruby Comp

[GLC1968]

My previous bike was a Dolce Comp (same geometry as the Ruby but different frame material). I'm also 5'4" and I rode a 44 cm so it's definitely not just about height!

(Based on a recent pro fit on my current bike, I now know that I should have bought the 48 cm Dolce, but the guy who fit me back then didn't take flexibility into consideration).

[Flybye]

Thanks for your responses. This bike is a 54 cm and I am a smidge shy of 5'8". It seems just about right for me although it looks smaller than my previous bike. I can't find a size recommendation chart anywhere on the Specialized site so responses help a great deal. This bike is a year old. The previous owner paid $2600 for it and it has some things that came with it like aerobars, cleats, bike bag, bottle cages, computer, bike tool, etc. The odometer read 240 miles total trip so I assume that is the number of miles on the bike.

I was able to snag the bike for a great deal.

I rode it for a bit yesterday but i am so tired and sore that it really didn't feel "good". Even walking didn't feel good yesterday - I took a nap for 1 1/2hrs today and still feel "overtrained" so I will give it another day before I can give this bike a serious ride. That is the problem with riding - I always want to ride but my body won't let me. If we could just agree with one another, that would be great.

Thanks again!

[Jiffer]

I don't know if bike size changes with different brands, but I am 5'9 and ride a size 54 Cannondale. It has to do with your inseam, though, more than over all height. I believe my inseam is 32 in. You should have your bike professionally fitted for you to make sure you don't end up with unecessary back pain, etc.

Congrats on the new bike! Sounds sweet!