Well, I just keep running it all through my head and then come to several different conclusions. My latest one is to keep the Trek and spring for a lower-end Ruby. I love the Dolce, so will probably love the Ruby. I've already got the AL bike with carbon fork/seat stay, so why should I get the Dolce, which is so similar? I will test ride a Ruby this week.

The major problem in this will be DH. He is the proud owner of a Target Schwinn comfort cruiser and cannot understand all this fuss. He was horrified when I bought m used Trek for $400. Convincing him I need ANOTHER bike and one that costs WAY more than the Trek will be not without it's pitfalls. Ah, well, I guess the man had to have one flaw... I'm going to keep an eye out on Craigslist as well. If I keep putting the miles on the Trek and look for deals, he can be won over.

What do you girls have to say to my newest plan? Is the Ruby a bit much for a newbie who doesn't get to ride for more than an hour at a time? Or is she a good investment?