I m looking at getting a new road bike.
Specialized ruby vs amira.
Specialized amira vs ruby.
It also has a relaxed geometry meaning it positions the rider in a more upright position which over a long ride provides a little less stress on the body.
I m pretty much set on specialized though i ve found the colours for the 2013 bikes leaving much to be desired particularly when it comes to the ruby.
In the past specialized offered the amira as a race bike for women but it concluded from retul geometry data from over 40 000 bike fits that the separate geometries were not required and thus.
Google roubaix vs tarmac and you will find a bunch of explanation.
I personally liked the amira better because i felt the handling was less ackward than the ruby.
The ruby is a more relaxed ride the amira is a more aggressive bike.
Someone here will correct me if i ve got that wrong.
When my lbs weighed the ruby amira with similar components in front of me the ruby was 1 2 pound heavier.
The right size bike for your body size is essential to ensure the optimum experience comfort and enjoyment as you ride.
Specialized has historically offered women s specific models like the amira ruby dolce era and rhyme.
Currently i have an aluminium giant and it is my baby but for the events for next year i need carbon.
The dolce is the aluminum version of the ruby at a lesser price.
As someone posted in your thread in the main forum go to a shop and let them fit you on a bike depending on your physical characteristics you may be better on one or the other.
With sizing varying between the type of bike and even the model we ve compiled a handy guide for specialized bikes to help you get the correct size.
I m leaning more toward.
The ruby also has a longer wheelbase than say the amira so it provides extra stability on the road the longer the wheelbase the more stable the bike will be.
The amira is the female version of the tarmac.
But maybe you should rent the ruby amira for a day and ride your hills.
My understanding is the ruby is the female version of the roubaix.
