Specialized Jett/Ruby: The new ones

[nscrbug]

I have both the old and the new Ruby saddles and can't really tell the difference. Here are pics from the web site (left = old):


P2

How is the overall length of the new vs old? I currently am riding on an older Ruby (with the silver tip nose). It almost looks as though the newer style is a tad bit shorter in length compared to the older one? Or is it just an optical illusion with the silver tip being gone on the new one?

[Owlie]

To me, they seem to be the same length, but it's really hard to tell.

[pinsonp2]

You are correct, the newer saddle is approximately 1/4 in shorter than the older version. Based on my non-exact measurements, that 1/4 inch is lost in the nose of the saddle. Interesting.

P2

[bluebug32]

So is the Ruby just a more padded version of the Taupe?

I'm on a Taupe and it's a little too firm for me, have some chaffing on the inner thighs.

[nscrbug]

So is the Ruby just a more padded version of the Taupe?

I'm on a Taupe and it's a little too firm for me, have some chaffing on the inner thighs.

Yes, I would say that the Ruby is a slightly padded version of the Toupe. I have a Toupe on my backup bike, and when I have to go back and forth between the two bikes (when my primary bike is in the shop), I definitely notice a difference in padding. I prefer the Ruby. However, the overall shape is pretty much the same...so if you are getting some leg chaffing from the Toupe, chances are that you'll have the same with the Ruby.