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.
Specialized ruby vs amira.
I personally liked the amira better because i felt the handling was less ackward than the ruby.
But maybe you should rent the ruby amira for a day and ride your hills.
The right size bike for your body size is essential to ensure the optimum experience comfort and enjoyment as you ride.
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.
Someone here will correct me if i ve got that wrong.
The ruby is a more relaxed ride the amira is a more aggressive bike.
However data gathered from thousands of bike fits over the last decade have shown that many women s bike fits don t deviate far from men s fits.
This according to specialized led to a frame with a shorter reach and higher stack when compared to say the amira race bike that lizzy deignan rides and won the 2016 world championships on.
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.
Specialized amira vs ruby.
Specialized has historically offered women s specific models like the amira ruby dolce era and rhyme.
I m leaning more toward.
Google roubaix vs tarmac and you will find a bunch of explanation.
My understanding is the ruby is the female version of the roubaix.
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.
When my lbs weighed the ruby amira with similar components in front of me the ruby was 1 2 pound heavier.
Most lbs will credit back the rental price to your bike purchase.
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.
