Trying to Decide what to buy

[kaybee]

PRGirl, you've been given some very good advice here. I just wanted to chime in as a Ruby Comp owner. Like you, I wasn't able to ride the Ruby and the other bike I was considering at the same shop. In fact, they were 120 miles apart! However, after riding lots of bikes I just "knew" that the Ruby was the one, because she was comfortable the first time I sat on her. By the way, I'm also 5'4" and I ride a 51, but as everyone else has said, fit is a very individual thing.

I love the ride of the carbon frame, and since the bike is almost five pounds lighter than what I was riding before, the compact double is fine for me, even though we live in a hilly area. I don't worry about the durability of the carbon frame.

Get the bike that fits you the best and that you can afford, and then enjoy it. A reputable shop will measure you and do a fitting, especially if they know you are serious about buying a bike. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

KB

[PRGirl]

I really appreciate you all taking the time to respond. I will let you know what I decide. I will have to try them more than one time to really get a feel, and take my time.

[PRGirl]

Went on Sat and tried the Ruby comp and the Synapse Feminie (50) on the same day. I really like the Synapse it just a more steady ride and comfortable.

So they have ordered the bike in Charcoal with gold tones with a triple like some suggested including my brother that rides a lot. Its beautiful bike and feels great.

However, I will probably have buyers remorse for a few months. The good thing is that they had 10% off in all their road bikes because of the Tour especially since the bike just came out.

The bike will be here no later than next Friday so I will be on the trails this weekend.

[kaybee]

Congratulations, that's a beautiful bike! Don't worry about the buyer's remorse -- you'll get over it after a couple of rides. Let us know how you like it.

KB

[Kathi]

My first small road bike was a Cannondale.

I looked at it on the Cannondale web site. It looks beautiful and I'm sure you'll have many happy rides together.