That is an interesting observation. When I head back to the bike store I'll take a look at the new Ruby model. Last time I saw it I was blinded by the matte black and fuchsia pink paint job!

I do know that the Ruby I have was sold to me with handlebars that are not what it was supposed to come with. They are one or two sizes bigger and it is a fit issue for me. I'm a little miffed that it was sold to me like that (I don't blame the bike store, I don't think they even knew!) but oh well. I doubt there is anything that can be done since I bought the bike in late 2008 and I didn't find out until a pro fitting last summer. One day I'll buy handlebars that fit me better.