new bike!

**luvs2ride** · 05-11-2008, 07:51 AM

just got a new bike for my 40th B-day and mother's day (which are in the same week). Took her on a "maiden voyage" yesterday. I went from a 9 year old Trek (steel) to a Specialized Ruby Pro .(all carbon fiber). . .what a difference. She is a SWEET ride! Gave up my triple chain ring for a compact so we'll see how that goes. Anyone else out there made the switch from a triple chain ring to a compact? Love to hear how that has gone for you. Also love to hear from any other Specialized Ruby owners who are out there. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms . . . keep on riding!

**redrhodie** · 05-11-2008, 08:12 AM

Ooooh, congratulations. Happy Birthday! You gotta show us some pics.

I went from a triple to a compact double, and I had some trouble on really steep hills (like I had to walk up them

). My LBS's solution was an IRD 11-34 cassette (which I posted a link to on "May 10th rides"). It's an awsome combination. Climbing is actually fun now, and I seek out hills instead of avoiding them.

The 11-34 also worked with my existing 10 speed Ultegra derailleur (I didn't need to switch to a MTB derailleur). Shifting is smooth as silk. Very happy me!

Good luck!

**malkin** · 05-11-2008, 08:21 AM

Happy birthday and birthday bike!!

**Fujichants** · 05-11-2008, 08:38 AM

Happy Birthday and pictures...pictures! Drool...

**Mr. Bloom** · 05-11-2008, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by luvs2ride

Anyone else out there made the switch from a triple chain ring to a compact?

I'm afraid to make the change!

Happy B'day!

**MillieNZ** · 05-11-2008, 01:26 PM

Nice

Happy Birthday !

I'm getting a Ruby Pro this week too

Just waiting impatiently for LBS to get my size in......... mine's a present from my family in England for going through BC treatment.

**cyclinnewbie** · 05-11-2008, 03:08 PM

Millie...and you DESERVE it!! Congrats on the bike, and congrats on finishing treatment. Hope you put THOUSANDS of sweet miles on her!

**bounceswoosh** · 05-12-2008, 10:17 AM

congrats!

Just wondering, did you have to switch to the compact due to the specs of the bike, or was that something you did to save weight, or ..?

I live near Boulder, Colorado -- even DH got a triple on his road bike =)

**Meaux** · 05-12-2008, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by luvs2ride

Anyone else out there made the switch from a triple chain ring to a compact? Love to hear how that has gone for you.

I went from a triple to a double almost a year ago. Oddly enough, I have been a better climber because of it. I only used the granny ring a few times, so I don't miss it at all. Congrats on the bike! Jealous much!

**Jo-n-NY** · 05-13-2008, 06:19 AM

I got my Ruby Pro last year and love it. I went from a Dolce Comp which I also loved, but the carbon Ruby is such a sweeter ride.

Needless to say the Dolce had a triple and Ruby has the compact double. So far this has not been a problem, but I will be riding in CT this weekend doing the Bloomin Metric. With those CT hills, it will be the ultimate test. I did this ride 3 years ago on the Dolce and had to resort to the granny.

I will let you know how I held up.

~ JoAnn

**Mr. SR500** · 05-13-2008, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Silver

I'm afraid to make the change!

Happy B'day!

Compacts are great!

Congrats!

**DDH** · 05-13-2008, 07:22 PM

congratulations on the new bike. I can't wait to see some pictures.

**sundial** · 05-14-2008, 09:35 AM

Pictures, pretty please?? What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day.

I went to a compact from a triple and haven't missed it yet. I have some steep climbs around here (some 18% or so) and I have yet to max out the gearing.

It's interesting you like the carbon over the steel. I figured you'd have a smoother ride with steel.

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