Hi all, road bike newbie here

[Lavigne]

SOOOOO JEALOUS!! Your bike is beautiful. I was very close to buying that exact bike (my debit card was declined because I have a daily limit that it exceeded). I'm sort of glad I didn't because I'm 5' 2.5" and the 54 was just a tad too big. I was able to get an Orbea Onix Dama TLT in a 53 and the fit is perfect. I've only had my bike a few weeks and it's my first road bike ever.

I'm jealous because I can not imagine riding in Hawaii any time I wanted to. I live in south Louisiana and I'm a rare breed in these parts. There aren't many road bikers so there are very few safe places to ride. Also, it's incredibly hot with the humidity, but I'm trying to learn to deal with it.

Good luck riding in paradise and I really hope your Diabetes improves now that you're riding. Keep us posted.

[Owlie]

I've been drooling over the Ruby Expert. It won't happen any time soon, but I can dream, can't I?

Lovely new bike. Enjoy!