Details
Who said that performance and comfort don't mix? It sure wasn't us, because our all-new Ruby Elite combines the two in one seamless, unprecedented package. The frame is among the lightest that we've ever made, and it's been constructed from our superlative FACT 10r carbon fiber. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts, and compared to the SL4 iteration of yesteryear, you'll experience a whole new, faster, and more efficient geometry. Through some engineering sorcery, however, we've managed to keep the same fit, feel, and position that we've all come to love from the SL4's Women's Endurance Geometry. Of course, you're probably thinking, "get on to the suspension thing up front." We call it Future Shock, and essentially, it's a piston in the head tube with 20mm of travel. We developed this technology in partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, and the result of this are a host of drastic performance improvements, namely in the vertical compliance department. Without giving a physics lecture, we found that focusing on vertical compliance, instead of fork splay, meant that we could improve smoothness, speed, and comfort in one fell swoop. And of all the bikes that we've tested with our Rolling Efficiency Model, the new Ruby outperforms anything on the market. Lastly, we spec'd it with awesome components, like Shimano 105 shifting, hassle-free mechanical disc brakes, and a women's-specific saddle.
Specs
Frame | Specialized FACT 10r carbon, Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel, flat disc mounts |
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Fork | S-Works FACT full-carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle |
Wheels/Rims | Axis Elite Disc, thru-axle, tubeless compatible |
Tires | Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
Crankset | Praxis Alba |
Chainrings | 50/34T |
Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed |
Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, long cage, 11-speed |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t |
Shifters | Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed |
Handlebars | Specialized Hover Comp Alloy, 15mm rise, 125mm drop, 75mm reach |
Tape/Grips | S-Wrap Roubaix w/sticky gel |
Stem | 3D-forged alloy, 7-degree rise |
Brake Levers | Shimano 105 STI |
Brakes | Tektro Spyre, dual pivot, mechanical disc |
Saddle | Lithia Expert Gel, hollow titanium rails, 155mm |
Seat Post | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm |
* Subject to change without notice.