I just bought a Specialized Ruby Expert. The day I bought, my LBS salesperson said I would probably need smaller handlebars, after seeing me on it for the second time. I took in my older bike, a Trek 1500 WSD, and she measured the handlebars on it and they are smaller. My older bike fits me perfectly (was set on getting a Madone WSD but the Ruby's compact crank and smooth ride won me over.) To add another potential glitch, before I bought the Ruby, I had the shop change out the white bar tape for black.
What to do? The shop will sell me a smaller handlebar @ $130-same make/model. Is there any reason why they can't do an even trade of handlebars? I could switch out the handlebar and stem from my 1500 to the Ruby (I think?), OR I can ride it as is and see if I have any adverse effects. (I do notice a difference in my reach and I have abnormally narrow shoulders...I am a true petite at 5'3" 105lbs.)
Thanks for any advice/help!
What to do? The shop will sell me a smaller handlebar @ $130-same make/model. Is there any reason why they can't do an even trade of handlebars? I could switch out the handlebar and stem from my 1500 to the Ruby (I think?), OR I can ride it as is and see if I have any adverse effects. (I do notice a difference in my reach and I have abnormally narrow shoulders...I am a true petite at 5'3" 105lbs.)
Thanks for any advice/help!