This year model vs last year model?

[kajero]

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?
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.

Yes, those are the two bikes

[jyyanks]

Honestly, if those are the two bikes that they are comparable. The bike I linked to has Apex gears as opposed to Tiagra which are comparable, if not better, than the 105's on the blue bike. the 11-32 cassetts makes it comparable to a "triple". In simple terms, if the bikes you are choosing from are the ones I listed than the blue one is no better than the pink one.

People thought the pink one has Lower end components (tiagra) but with Apex, the components are the same. Therefore, I would go with the color that you like.

[Jo-n-NY]

I completely agree with jyyanks. When others were mentioning Tiagra I began to get confused with the links of the bikes and the posts.

Sram Apex & Shimano 105's are pretty much technically equal. The way you shift each is a bit different which for me is not an issue.

[kajero]

YOU PEOPLE ARE THE GREATEST! I finally KNOW I can pick the pink and black one and feel good about it!!! THANKS, THANKS, THANKS,

[smittykitty]

You know we'll need a picture as soon as she comes home. Oh, and she will need a name, but that may take a little time!

Congrats on the new bike!

[kajero]

I bought my new bike. Can't pick her up until Saurday. I feel like I bought the store out. I bought the shoes, the pedals. the water bottle cage and who knows what else. I also talked the guy I bought it from into installing the computer thing on the bike for no charge.

For now her name is "House Payment" I'll rename her in few months.

[jyyanks]

Congratulations! You will love her and she will be worth every penny and then some!