I also would say to save the money get a Ruby. I've looked at the Dulce, Ruby, Madone and Lexa. I prefer the Trek. I've been able to test a Lexa and sit on a Dulce. I like the feel of the Lexa better. I'm 5' even. Now I will not purchase a bike from either the Trek or Specialized dealers that are fairly close to me. For either I'll be driving two hours to Raleigh. One of the Trek dealers there is good and the Specialized dealer there is good. The ones closer I'm not willing to deal with again for bikes. (Well there is a wonderful beach bike store, but they do not sell new road bikes, only beach bikes. Got lucky and found a used road bike there). Plus if I get frustrated enough with all of them, I'll just drive back to Charlotte and go back to my wonderful Trek dealer there that used to be our LBS.