New Ride...
02-19-11, 09:10 PM
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New Ride...
I've been test riding bikes the for the past several weeks when weather permitted and had narrowed down the options.
I made my decision and brought her home today!!
2009 Specialized Ruby Elite. New bike and older model so it was a pretty good price.
Full 105, Shimano 105, 10-speed, 12-27t (Cassette) - 50 x 34t (Compact) Chainring.
Can't wait to take her out for a true first ride!!
Shannon
I made my decision and brought her home today!!
2009 Specialized Ruby Elite. New bike and older model so it was a pretty good price.
Full 105, Shimano 105, 10-speed, 12-27t (Cassette) - 50 x 34t (Compact) Chainring.
Can't wait to take her out for a true first ride!!
Shannon
02-19-11, 10:43 PM
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Congrats - my wife has the Ruby and she loves it. Couple of thousand miles later and it rides as strong as day one. Good quality bike - congrats again! 
02-19-11, 11:35 PM
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Very nice bike! Sleek looking and eloquent.
Is there something wrong with me that I think a bike looks eloquent?
Is there something wrong with me that I think a bike looks eloquent?
02-20-11, 12:58 AM
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02-20-11, 01:30 AM
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Very nice bike.
My bikes speak to me all the time. Before I rode today my touring bike whispered to me that it may be a little wet on the MUP so I should use it since it has fenders. The other bikes always ask for new things, like new seats and more miles.
My bikes speak to me all the time. Before I rode today my touring bike whispered to me that it may be a little wet on the MUP so I should use it since it has fenders. The other bikes always ask for new things, like new seats and more miles.
02-20-11, 05:15 AM
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It seems when people describe the 105 group they use phrases like "slick shifting" or "smooth" or "bullet proof". Less expensive groups get "good value" or "durable" phrases attached to them. I think you made a very wise choice. Did you know right away that this was the bike for you?
02-20-11, 06:20 AM
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Very nice bike. Hope you, and it have many happy miles together.
02-20-11, 06:43 AM
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I always describe 105 shifting as "tolerant" - I ask my bike to do some stupid stuff and it never refuses, no matter how dumb the request.
02-20-11, 09:06 AM
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Congratulations on your new bike.
Nice bike!
Enjoy
Nice bike!
Enjoy
02-22-11, 07:10 PM
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Ruby is a great looking and specd. bike. Did they fit it to you? That will make all the difference in the world.
