Specialized Elite vs Pro

[Phyllis]

It is the Ruby Expert. I would like to see if the price is a good one. I am going to change out the components to a triple so I can have more efficient climbing gears. I have not been able to determine if the price I'm quoted is a fair. It is $3500

I am also wondering about wheels. I have never purchased a set of wheels and the bike comes with the Shimano ultegra wheel set and they have offered to switch out to the Easton( don't know what kind). I want something that is dependable and will take on several thousand miles per year of recreational riding. I do many different kinds of riding but no racing.

Thoughts and any help would be appreciated.

Phyllis

[jobob]

It is the Ruby Expert. I would like to see if the price is a good one.

I have not been able to determine if the price I'm quoted is a fair. It is $3500

Well, for starters, are you looking at a 2008 or a 2009 Ruby Expert?

If it's 2009, what is the msrp on the Specialized website? (Never mind, I just looked, it's $3700).

Have you tried a Google search to see what the going rate is on 2008 / 2009 Ruby Experts, especially in your area?

(fwiw, GoRide Bikes in Redwood City CA has the 2008 Ruby Expert on closeout for $2400, down from $3000)

hth

[sundial]

Phyllis, the Pro will give you a little smoother ride because of the grade of carbon used in the bike. It will also be lighter. Generally the more you pay, the lighter the bike and the more responsive the components.

By the way, that green is a gorgeous jade color that looks pearlescent in the sunlight.