Front: Tektro Spyre, dual pivot, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Spyre, dual pivot, mechanical disc

S-Works FACT full-carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle

Specialized FACT 10r carbon, Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel, flat disc mounts

Specialized Hover Comp Alloy, 15mm rise, 125mm drop, 75mm reach

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

Front: Axis Elite Disc, thru-axle, tubeless compatible, Rear: Axis Elite Disc, thru-axle, tubeless compatible

Lithia Expert Gel, hollow titanium rails, 155mm

Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm

Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

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.

Specialized Ruby Elite

The Specialized Ruby is celebrated for its exceptional comfort and innovative FutureShock suspension system, which significantly reduces road vibration and enhances ride quality. It's designed with endurance in mind, featuring a lightweight frame and women-specific geometry for a smoother, faster ride. While it excels on uneven surfaces, some riders note a learning curve with the suspension and a different weight distribution compared to traditional road bikes.

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Category	Endurance
	4.8
Frame	Carbon
	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c
	Tektro Mechanical Disc


	105
Drivetrain	2 × 11
Brand Site	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized Ruby Elite is a carbon frame women’s endurance bike with upper mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

Frame	Specialized FACT 10r carbon, Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel, flat disc mounts
Fork	S-Works FACT full-carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle
Stem	3D-forged alloy, 7-degree rise
Handlebar	Specialized Hover Comp Alloy, 15mm rise, 125mm drop, 75mm reach
Saddle	Lithia Expert Gel, hollow titanium rails, 155mm
Seatpost	Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid
Pedals	Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105, long cage, 11-speed
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105, braze-on
Crank	Praxis Alba, 50/34T
Shifters	Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed
Cassette	Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t
Chain	KMC X11, 11-speed
Brakes	Front: Tektro Spyre, dual pivot, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Spyre, dual pivot, mechanical disc Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc

Rims	Front: Axis Elite Disc, thru-axle, tubeless compatible, Rear: Axis Elite Disc, thru-axle, tubeless compatible
Tires	Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm