Is it the 2011 Ruby Comp $2700
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...9&menuItemId=0

vs the 2012 Ruby Elite Apex? $2100
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road

If so, they are almost the same, except that the 2011 has Shimano 105 and an 11-28 cassette.

The 2012 is equipped with Apex (which many have said are comparable to 105's if not better) and has a 11-32 cassette.

Is the 2011 a triple?

I have to admit that color matters to me. I would buy a bike if it fits and I "don't mind" the color but I wouldn't buy it if I hated the color. It might just be me, but if I don't enjoy looking at it, I won't be inclined to ride it. I would continue to have "bike envy" which would lead into me replacing the bike sooner rather than later.

If they both fit and your heart is set on the 2012, I would probably go with that one but I'll let the real bike experts chime in.