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S-Works Ruby Di2
A carbon frame women’s endurance bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
Summary
The Specialized Ruby is celebrated for its exceptional comfort and endurance-focused design, featuring innovative technologies like vibration-damping Zertz inserts and a compliant 'O' shaped seat tube. It offers a stable, responsive ride with impressive stiffness and efficient power transfer, though some note a relaxed geometry that may require adjustment. The bike's versatility appeals to a wide range of riders, from endurance enthusiasts to those interested in bike packing, with a model range accommodating various budgets.
Exceptional comfort and endurance-focused design
Innovative vibration-damping technologies
Stable and responsive ride
Versatile for various riding styles
Wide range of models for different budgets
Relaxed geometry may require adjustment
Not the most exciting looking bike
Slightly heavier with disc brakes
The Ruby really just does it all for you.
Cycling Weeklythe brand new 2017 Ruby would be called a statement bike – something that everyone would be talking about
CyclistIt’s a fantastically comfortable, fast and stable ride with above-par spec for the price.
BikeRadarDisc brakes on an endurance bike should be a no-brainer.
VeloNewsFeedback?
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Sep 2016 · Leah Flickinger
Specialized debuts new technology for a faster, smoother ride on its flagship women’s bike
Sep 2016 · Aoife Glass
Specialized stated this itself when presenting the new Ruby to the gathered female journalists, aiming for a 50/50 vision of cycling: “When we say 50/50 we mean equal representation of men and women on the road, on trails, on the start line, and equal representation in brands.
Sep 2016
It’s the end of July and we’re in a classroom setting in a small town in the south-western suburbs of Paris. Specialized’s Head of Women's Brand Vanessa Christie is addressing the room of media folk and it’s clear she can hardly contain her excitement. Behind the door to her left awaits a small fleet of bicycles
Sep 2016 · Hannah Bussey
Designed for harsh roads and long days in the saddle, the Specialized Ruby Elite brings suspension to the road
Great handling
Hydraulic braking
Component specification
Comfortable
Innovative
Semi all-terrain
Expensive
Not pure race bike
Lack of road feedback maybe disconcerting for some
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.
Dec 2013 · Kirsten Frattini
Specialized S-Works Ruby - comfort with a competitive edge.
| Frame | S-Works FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, Women's Endurance Geometry, women's layup, Zertz, carbon OSBB |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, Zertz, full monocoque |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8” lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm carbon spacers |
| Stem | S-Works SL, alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Women's SL Carbon, shallow drop, 125mm drop, 75mm reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Ruby Pro, carbon rails,155mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11-speed, braze-on |
| Crank | S-Works FACT carbon, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11-speed, w/ satellite shifter |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Dura-Ace, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
| Rims | Front: Roval Rapide CLX 40, Rear: Roval Rapide CLX 40 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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