Specialized Ruby-New for 2006

**Selkie** · 09-28-2005, 09:32 AM

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.

**brok** · 09-30-2005, 10:16 AM

the Ruby to be like the Trek Pilot series that allows for a more upright riding position or a "true" road bike? Just wondering. Thanks

**Selkie** · 09-30-2005, 12:28 PM

From the photos on the website, I'd say it's a true road bike like the Dolce.

**Pedal Wench** · 09-30-2005, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Dirtbabe

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** · 10-01-2005, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Pedal Wench

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.

**Clare** · 10-01-2005, 08:41 AM

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.

**KatieBelle** · 11-04-2005, 08:17 PM

Anyone get to test ride one of these yet?

**Clare** · 11-04-2005, 09:39 PM

Hi Katiebelle,

I've been riding my Ruby for just about a month now, and it is worth every penny I spent. It rides like a dream. Its light, and responsive, and makes going uphill easier! I used to get horrendous back aches with my Specialize Sequoia but have not had that problem with the Ruby even on really long rides.

Clare

**KatieBelle** · 11-22-2005, 05:39 AM

I called the LBS yesterday, and they have a Ruby at the warehouse! I put down a deposit, and they are bringing it to the shop tomorrow for me to test ride.

I am so excited. I am also going to try out the Trek Pilot 5.0 while I am there. I can't wait to see if this is the bike for me.

**Elodie** · 01-22-2006, 05:17 PM

What is the ballpark price range one should expect? thanks

**caligurl** · 01-23-2006, 08:06 AM

the black comp (105 components/FSA gossamer megaexo compact crank) is $2200

the blue expert (ultegra components/FSA SLK megaexo compact crank) is $2800

the ruby pro (all dura-ace including wheels) is $4400

ruby page at specialized's site

**TxRider** · 02-06-2006, 06:36 PM

I've been looking to upgrade my bike, but when I went to test out the Ruby at my LBS, they didn't have any.

I can order one, but I really don't want to do this until I'm sure it's the right bike for me. Anyone from the Houston area that can suggest a shop that might have one in stock for a test ride?

**caligurl** · 02-07-2006, 08:04 AM

my shop ordered my ruby pro for me (well... put one on order.. they weren't even out yet at that time)... i put down a deposit.. and had the option/right to get back my FULL deposit if i didn't like it... it didn't fit... or just didn't want it....

if they order it... are you obligated to take it?

**TxRider** · 02-09-2006, 08:48 PM

Well, I checked w/the LBS today ... the guy I spoke with is going to check w/their buyer to see if they can get one for me to try out. I will probably have to put down some sort of deposit, but that's fine as long as I get the chance to ride it before making the final decision.

**caligurl** · 02-10-2006, 08:19 AM

which ruby are you looking at/planning on trying? the comp? expert? or pro?

(i wish they had named them differently.. people call all three just the "ruby" whereas there's big differences between the 3! i think they should have named them: onyx, sapphire and ruby (black, blue, ruby colored

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