So, I got the Ruby Pro last Jan. The deciding factor for me over the Elite was the better carbon, the MUCH better wheel set, and the carbon handlebars (I live in Texas where they love chip seal roads!)

If both are in your price range, i would consider going higher, though the Elite is a great bike with great components. The biggest thing is the difference in wheel set. If you wanted to upgrade the wheels yourself on the Elite in the future it would cost you a lot more than to upgrade them on the bike at the beginning (unless you snag a killer deal on wheels).

That was the biggest driving factor for me. Not sure if you are looking at the 2008 or 2009 bikes, but the 2008 Ruby Pro is a beautiful bike! I get compliments on it on almost every ride I go on.

Here are the photos from when I got my bike last year: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...highlight=Ruby

Good luck on the decision, either way you are getting a great bike!
Ellen