Specialized Ruby-New for 2006

[sarahkonamojo]

If you head over to the specialized site and search for Ruby you'll be able to see the specs etc on the Ruby. Couldn't find it on the site through the normal links, i.e. "new for 2006..."

Prices listed were $2200 comp, $2800 expert, $4400 pro. Whoa, do you get an extra set of legs with that? I'm looking at the expert...

Something to look forward to,
http://www.specializedbikes.com/
SKM

[KatieBelle]

Thanks for the information. I can't wait to test ride this bike.

[JmcG]

I put down $$ a couple of weeks ago for the Ruby Expert (was considering the Pro, but couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of $$ right now). My LBS says it should be in by mid-late October. The Comp is the "lowest end" (if you can call it that!) with Shimano 105 component group, Expert has full Ultegra, and Pro is the Dura-Ace. All are 10-speed.

I'm so excited to get this bike - I currently ride a 2004 Specialized Dolce Elite, which I love and fits me so well, but I'm ready to upgrade, and since the geometry of the Specialized women's bike fits so well, I decided to stick with them. I'll report back as soon as I get my hands on the bike!!

[Selkie]

JmcG - Which store let you pre-order? Spokes? Capitol Hill Bikes? I bought my Dolces (I have the comp and the elite) at those stores and talked to Jay at Spokes about the Ruby. I want to put down my deposit, too!

[JmcG]

mickchick - I pre-ordered mine from Spokes. I bought my Dolce from them also - I've gotten great service from them - so decided to buy my Ruby from them also. I go to the Belleview shop - and Mark is the sales person I deal with. He'd be happy to order one for you too I'm sure!

[Selkie]

JmcG - I'll be heading to Spokes within the next couple of days. Many thanks! You're right about the excellent customer service. Much better than I got at Capitol Hill Bikes. The guy who sold me my Dolce comp at CHB was pretty good, but the hung over, bad attitude jerk who rang up my order cheated me out of a discount.

[Clare]

I haven't posted in awhile because life has been a little crazy. I wanted to post to this thread, though, because the LBS is going to hold the first Ruby Pro that comes in, in my size, for me. I wasn't going to spend this much money on a bike, but lets just say its a gift from my parents. I am going to give it a spin first and make sure we're ok with each other I am a little concerned about the dynamics of the bike, though. I have some lower back issues, so was looking for a more upright geometry without going to straight handlebars. But this bike is, I guess, a "real" road bike. So I don't know if I'll end up getting it. I'm hoping the bike fit (shorter top tube) will be the difference. Right now, I ride a specialize sequoia, and at times my back kills me when I go on long rides. I really need to do some serious inner core strenghtning exercises. This is what will make the most difference in the long run, I know. I can't wait to try this bike out and see how it feels. I'll let you know as soon as I do.