Specialized Ruby-New for 2006

[Pedal Wench]

If memory serves, the Pro was priced around low to mid 4K, the mid level, which my husband thinks is the Expert, is priced at around 3K. The Pro has all Dura Ace with an upgraded frame (ie greater carbon content), the Expert has Ultegra and shares the same frame quality with the entry level. The Ruby will also have a compact crank. I'm interested in the Expert. I have heard very good things about the Dolce and have a Stumpjumper 120 Pro which is just a great bike so I'm figuring the Ruby will be as well.

Gorgeous bikes - love the wordplay with the Roubaix/Ruby.

I also noticed that the Pro has a Dura-Ace double crank, while the other models use an FSA compact crank - pick your model based on your riding styles!

Edit: I can't wait for someone here to post a story about going into their LBS to ask about the 'Ruby' and have some snooty LBS kid correcting her, with 'Roubaaaaaaix', and our hero correcting him, "No, RUBY, doofus..."

[Selkie]

Gorgeous bikes - love the wordplay with the Roubaix/Ruby.

Edit: I can't wait for someone here to post a story about going into their LBS to ask about the 'Ruby' and have some snooty LBS kid correcting her, with 'Roubaaaaaaix', and our hero correcting him, "No, RUBY, doofus..."

Haha, that already called when I called to ask if my LBS was expecting any. Obviously, he had no idea Specialized was coming out w/the Ruby and asked me if I mean the 'roubaix.' After he looked it up and found the Ruby, he got all excited. For once, the 40+ year old broad knew more than the LBS dude.