Need a bike for my first cross country

[Starfish]

About the Sequoia Elite, I was reading reviews at http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/la...1_5668crx.aspx. Folks pointed out a number of problems they have had with it. It makes me a little hesitant to even try it.

Seems like most of the complaints had to do with the brakes and shifting. Mine came with all 105, and my bike seems to run OK.

Don't get me wrong, it isn't my dream bike now, but it has been a great bike for me. I am dreaming of a lighter, faster bike. But, I really can't complain about this bike. In fact, despite it not taking fenders, when I get my new bike, I will be keeping this one for my second bike...its stability makes it a pretty good crummy weather bike.

And, for instance, I got in 46 miles the other day...a big loop. Smack in the middle of the loop, I hit a 10 mile section of oily, greasy, stubbly, brand-new chip & seal. I was out there, so just kept going. I was grateful for the stability on the downhills of newly oiled, gravelly chip & seal!

And, at least for me, it has been comfortable on my neck, back, shoulders, hands, etc for rides up to 12 hours.

[captenaj]

I finally decided on the Ruby Comp. When I road it, I knew it was the one. Light, fast, nimble and oh-so comfortable. Although I only road one for about 10 miles (I tried to convince the LBS to let me take it for 40 but that didn't go over - something about how they sell new bikes), those 10 were a dream. I ordered one as they didn't have the triple in stock. Now I have to wait for two weeks for it to arrive.

[rij73]

Congrats! It will be a long 2 weeks of waiting (spoken by someone who knows!)

Is it a 2008 Ruby?

[Starfish]

Oooooh!!! Yay! I demand to see pictures when you get it!!