Cervelo's R3 vs. Specialized's Ruby Expert or Pro

[Eden]

Being a Ruby rider, I have to very much disagree with ya on this one Raven.... At the time I purchased my bicycle the Ruby was the ONLY high end carbon frame available for a person my size. To this day Cervelo's fit theory is all wrong for my body. I would not fit on even their smallest frame. It may be right for some people, but certainly not all of us and fit is really important.

As far as Specialized's quality. My bike is top notch and was an incredible value for the money. Granted I got the first year they produced a women's carbon, they were practically giving them away... and they've changed a few things since then, but I got full DA on my bike, and I mean full DA, even the wheels. I've never had a problem with the bike. It is fast, nimble and stiff enough to be a good sprinter, but still doesn't have a harsh ride.

As far as the pro's go.... only some of the fastest guys in the world have been on a Specialized... (like Boonen and Bettini) It does happen occasionally (with any of the bike brands) that one or even a few of the guys has a different bike branded to be like the team's. I think it happens more often with TT bikes, as it is harder to dial the fit of a tt bike and arguably much more important as 100's of a second are making a difference, so many go with bike/components other than the sponsor bike - often even custom. Road bikes though, I believe most of them really do ride the sponsors bike.