Specialized S-Works Ruby

Today I enjoyed a 40 mile ride with the Quad Cycles group in Arlington. There were at least 45 riders at the start, and upon reaching the termination of the Minuteman Bikeway in Bedford we split up into groups based on desired distance. Very good ride with temps in the low 60's and sunny.

Afterwards, I went to look at NEW BIKES!!! Yes, my Seven Axiom custom Ti is nice, but it's six years old! I want something modern-looking. I've had my eye on the Trek Madone WSD Women's bike and the Specialized S-Works Ruby - both carbon bikes with top of the line components. I tested a Specialized Pro Ruby because they did not have any S-Works in stock It's a step below the S-Works but has the same geometry, so as far as fit it would be very similar. I liked it quite a bit, however I am very accustomed to my Campagnolo shifters and have never ridden Shimano. I got it figured out pretty quickly, and I do not think it will be a problem. So I'm now waiting for the bike shop to find an S-Works Ruby for me. Supposedly there is ONE in stock at the Specialized distributor. What a nice bike, it's all Dura-Ace, with Mavic Ksirium ES wheels and a monococque (sp?) carbon frame. I ought to have it by the end of the week - very exciting. The thing that scared me about the Trek is the fact that it might just be too stiff and too much of hunched over racing position bike. I don't really need that, for me a little more comfort will be just right.