New bike and new to road riding

[Sindyeli]

Hello everyone,
I'm totally new here. I've been riding a moutain bike for 14 years and today bought... a Specialized Ruby Elite, so a road bike. Huge change for me! But it's a decision I made for specific reasons, and I'm very excited about joining this forum, which seems cool. I rode my new bike for 45 mn today, what a different feel: it's going to take some getting used to.
Anyways, if any of you have comments, advice or suggestions about the choice I've made, let me know!
Looking forward to many exchanges,

Sindyeli

[sundial]

Hi Sindieli and welcome aboard. Enjoy that Ruby of yours and be sure and post pics of your new bike.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey NICE bike!!!!! Have fun riding it LOTS!!!

[hipersons]

Oh man, so jealous. What a nice bike. Welcome to TE!

[Sindyeli]

Thanks for the welcome, I can't wait to hit the road today again
I'll get photos asap, although in the meantime, you can see my bike at
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=33099

The one thing I have to get used to is that I only have 2 chainrings instead of 3, that will take some getting used to. Supposedly I have 30 gears, but there is friction when on high gear/smallest sprocket, so I don't think it's true.

I live in Jackson Wyoming, and there are some tough hills and passes around, so I hope I can make it up!

[KatyLady]

As long as it fits you can't go wrong with a Ruby. They are great bikes. Congrats and Enjoy!