Thread: Roubaix vs Ruby
View Single Post
Old 04-01-11, 12:53 PM
  #9  
stapfam
Time for a change.
 
stapfam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Posts: 19,913

Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Originally Posted by BluesDawg
Which models were you comparing and what differences did you see? It does appear that the Ruby Expert does not have the new SL3 style frame with internal cable routing and has 9r vs. 10r carbon, more like the 2010 Roubaix. Other than the woman specific variations, the components and accessories look to be pretty much the same.
Could be an overstock of 2010 frames or the jig has not yet been made for the 2011 Ruby.

It is generally the shorter women that find the WSD frames more comfortable. They do not suit all women but if that is the frame that works for you- then go for the Ruby. WSD bikes do not only have differences in frame Geometry. Some of the Components are changed aswell such as short reach brake levers for the smaller hands- Bar width and saddle.
__________________
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.


Spike Milligan
stapfam is offline