Considering a Ruby Compact with Sora

[Cyclingfun]

Very helpful, thank you. I'm pretty much only looking at the Ruby right now (I'm not the original poster looking at the Amira), but I will for sure share what I get. Based on the posts here and the bike shops I've talked to (outlining my personal requirements/needs), the Ruby sounds dreamy to ride.

Hi lor - I bought a 2nd hand Ruby Comp with 105 last November and, with the weather improving, am just beginning to get out more - She's wonderful! I had a professional bike fit session which really helped. Good luck!

[lor]

Hi lor - I bought a 2nd hand Ruby Comp with 105 last November and, with the weather improving, am just beginning to get out more - She's wonderful! I had a professional bike fit session which really helped. Good luck!

That makes me even more excited! I'm dying to go rent one and check it out, but I really want to get my tush reconditioned to the saddle before I jump on a new bike. I'm going on a ride tomorrow, and if I'm not sore, and it works in my schedule, I'm going for my first Ruby ride next week.

I am planning on getting a professional fit as well.

Totally off topic, but how the heck do you create a signature? I looked in the help file, but I think those instructions were for the old forum software.

[lor]

Thanks, Muirenn. Maybe I have to post a certain number of times before I can create one. I can edit my avatar and profile, but there isn't currently an option for signature.

[azfiddle]

If I wasn't clear, he was suggesting that the difference between the Sora/Tiagra and 105 would be greater than the difference between 105 and Ultegra. I'm sure I'd like and notice the move up to Ultegra!

[lor]

Hmm. Maybe you should email the Administrator? (Cute dog, btw. ).

I will, thanks! Leeloo the dog is my little doofus.

I rode a Roubaix today (they didn't have a Ruby in my size), and I LOVED it. I ordered the Ruby Sport and am so excited! It should be here next week! I used a ton of information from this thread and this forum to make my decision. Thanks to everyone!

[MGM]

Enjoy! The Ruby is a great bike.

[TigerMom]

I rode a Roubaix today (they didn't have a Ruby in my size), and I LOVED it. I ordered the Ruby Sport and am so excited! It should be here next week! I used a ton of information from this thread and this forum to make my decision. Thanks to everyone!

I love the women on this forum too. I have learned a ton about biking and bikes!

Thanks Team Estrogen!

Congrats on your Ruby Sport!!!

[lor]

Congrats on the Ruby!

And I expect lots of pictures when it come in!

If you insist, I shall deliver.

I went out this weekend and managed to score some fantastic sale prices at a LBS. I am now armed with a jersey, bike shorts (40% off Pearl Izumis that were crazy comfy!), a helmet (I went with the Specialized Aspire - I liked the pony tail hole and it fit perfectly), and a rear light. My floor pump and bike computer should be here tomorrow, and I'm going to buy the Specialized kit (2 cages, seat bag, multi tool, frame pump, patch kit, spare tube, and tire levers) at the bike shop when my bike comes in. I already have half of the stuff in that kit, but I'd like to keep a set with each bike, since I'll be switching back and forth. I am soooo excited!! I can't wait for it to be here. I keep peddling on my trainer to condition my tush so I'll be ready for my first ride on my Ruby.