specialized ruby

[greta]

the bike, I'm sorry I didn't know there was a saddle. I had a longer post but my computer ate it so i shortened it. I guess I didn't clarify it properly. I looked at the ruby elite compact yesterday and wondered about it. thanks

[Jo-n-NY]

I have one (the Pro 2007) and love it. It handles well along with riding great over bumps in the roads.

My husband rides the Roubaix and my son the Tarmac. We find Specialized bikes fit us well and offer a well built bike & components for the money.

~ JoAnn

[southjerseygirl]

I have an '08 Ruby Pro and absolutely love it. It's lightweight, easy to control, and lots of fun to ride. The D4W setup works great for me (5'2", long legs, short torso -- 48cm frame), but make sure you test one first to see if it's right for you.

[MillieNZ]

Another Ruby rider Mines 2008 , love it ............ I really like the ride, no more bouncing around the road.................although still trying to find a saddle that really suits me !

[gnat23]

Ruby Pro 2006. First time I rode it, I notice it felt like I was being pulled forward. Neat!

-- gnat!

[malaholic]

Like the others who've responded, I love my Ruby! Mine is a 2006 Ruby Comp. It's my first road bike, and when I bought it I didn't really know anything about bikes (and hadn't yet discovered this forum). I'm embarassed to say, the main factor that influenced my purchase at the time was frame color and vanity. All the other women's bikes I was seeing had some kind of pastel color scheme...with my coloring I look *horrible* in pastels and I didn't want to ride a color I wouldn't wear.

Thankfully, the bike fits me well and it's a smooth dream to ride. If I'd have known how much I was going to enjoy it, I'd probably have gotten a higher-end model for the better components. But, I ended up upgrading the wheelset which has really improved the ride quality, and the 105 components are working well so I'm not in too big a rush to replace them. Now if I could just find a comfy saddle...

Anyway, whether or not you'd enjoy a Ruby will depend on whether the bike geometry fits you...but if it does, it's a pretty nice option!

[Jiffer]

I know three people that have Rubies and love them. But, as others said, research your options and ride several. The Ruby is a popular bike for women, but that doesn't mean there isn't something better for "you".