[Macomb-Cycling] ? Sciota Time Trial, June 7 ?

[Steve Evans]

Carol,
    Good to hear from you. The Ruby is a really nice bike and I know you will enjoy it.
    As to the differences in the Ruby and the Cannondale, Steve Heine's analysis is right on the mark,  and I agree with him 100%.  Both bikes do very well for their intended use, and I am not surprised that the Cannondale may have a slightly rougher ride than the Ruby. For time trials, if comfort is not too much of a factor, the Cannondale may be a better choice. In a long triathlon, a little less speed and greater comfort coming off the bike would be a consideration.
    Have fun on TOMROV. 
    There is a 50K TT  near Iowa City on June 28, and a 40K TT in Cordova on July 13. Carol and Steve H.: Let me know if either of you would like more information about either of these two events.
Steve Evans
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  Hi Steve,

  I'm doing TOMROV this weekend, but I would be interested in participating on a different Saturday.  By the way, I found a carbon, Specialized Ruby bike which rides smoother than my aluminum Cannondale.  The interesting thing is that my Cannondale is faster!?  Can you figure that out?  The Specialized bike even has better components than my Cannondale. I will enjoy the carbon bike for the longer rides because it is more comfortable than the aluminum bike.  My shoulders and neck are really stiff and sore riding the aluminum bike; whereas, they aren't with the carbon.  I have had both bikes fitted also. The aluminum is faster though!?  Can you explain this?  

  Enjoy the Saturday's time trial. I might see you next time.

  Carol
  Teaching, running, swimming, & biking my way thru life




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