It sounds like you have the LBS part in place, nice sounding bike shop and people there. A Ruby is one great bike, if she would use one it would be a very good choice. Do you think that if she rode a road bike with a shorter stem and some spacers in it so it is a bit raised she would like that type of set up? Nothing excessive but with the stem raised a bit, flipped up and some compact bars that are the width she likes maybe she would enjoy the position, especially after it is fitted for her. As many bikes as Specialized has I would bet she can find the bike that just makes riding a pleasure. A Ruby or Dolce, properly set up and fitted could be the ticket. Hope she can find what will let her ride with pleasure and have fun while you ride together.
Bill
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