specialized ruby

[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".

[elc11]

I have a 2007 Ruby Expert Triple. I love this bike! It came with the FSA chainrings/crankset and the rest of the components are Ultegra. There were some shifting problems for the first few months which my LBS attributed to slight incompatibility between FSA-Shimano, and to shifting of triples in general but they were able to make adjustments until it was right. I changed the saddle from the Jett that came on the bike to a Dolce which I find very comfortable. The only other thing I plan to change is the white bar tape which is impossible to keep clean but I'll stay with the BarPhat because its really comfortable.

We really like the Specialized brand. I also have a Globe (hybrid) and my dh has a 2009 Roubaix Pro, and a RockHopper Comp that is several years old.

[kenyonchris]

And one more Ruby rider...Ruby Expert (2008....I think! Time flies). I love it! The ONLY thing I notice is that it moves a bit if I am flying downhill, but I think anything as light as it is would do so. I love Specialized stuff, I look like a walking Specialized ad...I have shoes, helmet, bike, mountain bike, gloves...I didn't plan it that way, it just worked out! Even my shades are specialized! They should pay me!

[ladyicon]

I also have a 2007 Ruby expert with a compact double. My husband rides a 2006 Roubaix which he loves. We also have 2 older Rockhoppers. Specialized makes great stuff. I have their shoes, gloves. My DH has their shoes, gloves, socks, bib shorts, which we both love.

[Flybye]

I love everything about my Ruby Comp. I might change to a triple sometime because I ride mountain roads at the cabin in the summer, but other than that I wouldn't change a thing.

[Susan126]

Put me down as another Specialized Ruby Expert owner and I love her! 2008 black with gold letters compact rings and I love the saddle!

She's my baby!

[greta]

Well, I went and rode the Ruby Elite compact double today and decided to get it. I couldn't afford to get it all at once so I put it on lay away. I decided I just didn't like the Sora shifters and that I would sell it rather than upgrade. I'm not a mechanic. I took a class on tuning up my bike last month but I seem to have forgotten it all. Thank you all for your input it did influence my decision.

[Jo-n-NY]

congratulations Greta...let us know when you pick it up and able to take it on your first ride!!!

~ JoAnn