Quote Originally Posted by Eden View Post
The Amira isn't unusual, though the model is relatively new - its just a racing bike. Many people equate racing bikes with super aggressive positioning that is uncomfortable.

That is not necessarily true..... if you are flexible enough and have a strong core you may be just fine and comfy on a bike that is less upright.... Some of my races are 100+ miles, so my bike has to be fast and comfortable.... I have the original Ruby (which is less relaxed that the models now, but slightly less aggressive than the Amira) and will likely be getting an Amira frame sometime soon.
I don't know if the bike is unusual, or the fact that a shop happens to have one that's unusual. But then, I live in crapland where women apparently don't ride bikes.

Telebum, I know you may already have found this out, but the Ruby is available with Shimano shifters, and they can order one for you if you like the ride but don't like the SRAM shifters. I've never tried SRAM, but I'm pretty sure you can get a 105- or Ultegra-equipped Ruby. If you're flexible and have a strong core, then the Amira may well work for you.