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Ruby Disc
A carbon frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Ruby is celebrated for its women's endurance geometry, offering a stable and comfortable ride suitable for long distances. Its vibration-damping technology, including Zertz inserts and carbon-fiber construction, ensures a smooth experience across rough surfaces. The addition of disc brakes across models enhances braking performance in all conditions, making it a versatile choice for endurance riders.
Women's endurance geometry for stability and comfort
Vibration-damping technology with Zertz inserts
Disc brakes for effective all-weather braking
Versatile performance suitable for long rides and aggressive racing
Electronic drivetrains for easier gear changes
High price point
Some models are weighty
Occasional gear shifting issues
Comfortable ≠ SlowBicycling
It’s a completely different bike now
Canadian Cycling MagazineThe Ruby Elite Disc offers a stable ride, and even though it only just scrapes in under the 9kg mark, it is reassuringly responsive.
Cycling WeeklyDisc brakes on an endurance bike should be a no-brainer.
VeloNewsFeedback?
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Sep 2016 · Susannah Osborne
The new Specialized Ruby claims to be the smoothest bicycle around, but can you really create a silky ride without compromising on speed?
Jun 2016 · VeloNews.com
Disc brakes on an endurance bike should be a no-brainer. Yet the Ruby Pro is one of only a few women’s-specific comfort rides to offer them. While they
Apr 2016 · William Tracy
Disc brakes on an endurance bike should be a no-brainer. Yet the Ruby Pro is one of only a few women’s-specific rides to offer them.
Oct 2015 · Jocelyn Mack
A bike with women's-specific geometry, rather than just a shrunken men's frame, Jocelyn Mack got to grips with the Specialized Ruby Elite Disc
Comfort over long miles
Addition of disc brakes
Women-specific geometry and contact points
FSA chainset
A little weighty
May 2015 · Kristen Legan
Efficient and smooth-riding with electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes, the Ruby is a fabulous endurance bike
Mar 2015 · Leah Flickinger
A seductively smooth and sparkly ride
Dec 2013 · Kirsten Frattini
Specialized S-Works Ruby - comfort with a competitive edge.
Jun 2012
Comfort, style and even a fair bit of speed. An excellent all-round women's sportive bike
| Frame | Specialized FACT 9r carbon, FACT construction, Women's Endurance Geometry, women's layup, Zertz, threaded BB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, size-specific taper |
| Bottom Bracket | Hope, BB30 |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" stainless steel cartridge bearings, 20mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Women's Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 123mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Women's Riva Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra STI |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore, 10-speed, 11-32 |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Spyre, mechanical disc, dual pivot, Rear: Tektro Spyre, mechanical disc, dual pivot Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Front: AXIS 2.0 Disc SCS, Rear: AXIS 2.0 Disc SCS |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Espoir Elite, 60TPI, folding bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Elite, 60TPI, folding bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c |
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Last updated July 9
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