Bike shopping- help me narrow the choices for an upgrade to carbon, 105

[macski]

And I forgot to mention that here in Australia at least, the Synapse was better specced for the same money. So I got the Ultegra running gear, a carbon crank set and Shimano RS 80 wheels for the same price as the 105 specced Ruby would have been.

[azfiddle]

I loved the Ruby! I think I'm ready to make the decision!

The Madone 4.5 47cm was too big, and not as comfortable. They offered to order a Madone 4.7 with no obligation... but I like the feel of the Ruby better

I couldn't find a Synapse to try locally....

Thanks for the help!

[macski]

Hope you enjoy your Ruby - in my view the most stunning bike I've seen in a long time. We will want to see photos!

[Koronin]

Enjoy your new Ruby. I'm 5' and have been looking at the Ruby and the Madone myself. I actually like the Madone better. It's sepcs for the 47cm are pretty much the same as what I'm currently riding Trek 2000 47cm. So my preferance is going to be the Madone when I can afford one. (Canondale bikes are bigger than the equivelant Specialized and Treks. My husband bought a Canondale CAAD8 and wishes he'd bought the Trek instead.)

[macski]

Funny you should mention that Koronin - my Specialized bikes (an aluminium Dolce and the Amira) are both 51 but the Cannondale that I've just bought is a 48.

[azfiddle]

Better picture coming soon....I haven't brought her home yet. The fitting is Monday.

[Koronin]

azfiddle, that is a very pretty bike. I love the blue color you're getting.

macski, yep, that is exactly what I'm referring to. Glad you could demonstrate it.

[macski]

Ooooooo - very beautiful. Droooool.

Thanks for posting the photo azfiddle.

I love my new Synapse and all of my problems have disappeared because it is such a good fit but it is not quite as beautiful as the Ruby.