I'm looking at getting either a Specialized Ruby Elite Apex (size 51) or a Specialized Roubaix Elite SL2 Apex (size 49). Based on the online data, the geometry (angles, lengths, heights) is nearly identical. The two bikes seem to only differ in
- color (I much prefer the Roubaix black-white-gold model),
- saddle (I don't care since I recently spent $120 on a new Selle Italia Diva),
- head tube length (Ruby has a 15mm longer head tube, so ~15 mm higher bar height), and
- handlebar (Roubaix has 20mm wider bar, but I own 2 narrower bars that I could use instead).

Anyone have any experience either of these bikes? If so, how does the ride compare with other carbon framed bikes? Any comments about Ruby versus Roubaix?


Thanks,

Jean



Links:
Ruby
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road

Roubaix
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road