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2017 Ruby Elite

5

2 Reviews

Who said that performance and comfort don't mix? It sure wasn't us, because our all-new…

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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.

  • Featuring our Rider-First Engineered™ design that ensures every frame size has the same legendary responsiveness and smooth ride quality that you'd expect from a Ruby. The FACT 10r frameset is exceptional in every way, offering the ideal blend of light overall weight and targeted stiffness. Meanwhile, the all-new Future Shock "suspension" system at the cockpit delivers a revolutionary degree of comfort and control.

  • A Ruby Disc fork is built from our extraordinary FACT carbon fiber for supreme stiffness, strength, and reactivity, while a thru-axle design only stands to bolster all of the above. 

  • Power to the pedals is provided by the exceptional Praxis Alba alloy crankset. It's stiff and efficient, and the ramping of the chainrings ensures beautiful shifts between rings. 

  • Comes equipped with a 25lbs spring installed (color: black, weight: medium), and also includes both 13lbs (color: blue, weight: soft) and 40lbs (color: yellow, weight: firm) springs that can be installed to match the terrain you're riding.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

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

WHEELS

FRONT WHEEL

Axis Elite Disc, thru-axle, tubeless compatible

REAR WHEEL

Axis Elite Disc, thru-axle, tubeless compatible

FRONT TIRE

Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

REAR TIRE

Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

INNER TUBES

700x20/28mm, 40mm Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano 105, braze-on

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano 105, long cage, 11-speed

CASSETTE

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t

CRANKSET

Praxis Alba

CHAINRINGS

50/34T

CHAIN

KMC X11, 11-speed

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

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

STEM

3D-forged alloy, 7-degree rise

TAPE

S-Wrap Roubaix w/sticky gel

SADDLE

Lithia Expert Gel, hollow titanium rails, 155mm

SEATPOST

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

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro Spyre, dual pivot, mechanical disc

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Spyre, dual pivot, mechanical disc

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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Crank Length165mm165mm170mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm
Handlebar Width360mm380mm400mm400mm400mm420mm
Stem Length70mm80mm90mm90mm100mm100mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm155mm155mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm350mm400mm400mm450mm
Seat-Tube Angle74.5°74.5°74°74°74°73.5°
Head-Tube Length90mm100mm120mm140mm160mm190mm
Head-Tube Angle70°71°71.5°72°72.5°72.5°
Chain-Stay Length413mm413mm413mm413mm415mm415mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal510mm517mm534mm544mm550mm581mm
Front-Center580mm580mm589mm596mm607mm625mm
Stand-Over Height679mm700.7mm727.9mm756.9mm778mm802mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top363mm392mm425mm462mm481mm501mm
Fork Rake50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm
B-B Drop77.5mm77.5mm77.5mm77.5mm76mm76mm
Stack541mm554mm575mm596mm616mm644mm
Reach353mm358mm365mm370mm370mm374mm
Trail72mm66mm62mm59mm56mm56mm
Wheelbase981mm981mm990mm997mm1010mm1028mm
Geometry

Rider Reviews

5

2 Reviews

 

Love it!

Had this bike since Feb 2018, Ixve ridden it at least 7000 miles, 6000 mi in 2018. It's a very comfortable fit, very sweet ride. Love the bike, but ride so little any more & am so tired of highway traffic..kind of thinking of selling it...

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Miss D.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE my Ruby!

When I was shopping for a new road bike, this newfangled ""future shock"" system seemed like such a silly thing. OMG! I'm telling you, what a difference it makes! There's one trail bridge I have to ride over all the time, it is so bumpy and uneven that sometimes I can't hit my brakes my hands bounced around all over. NO MORE! This bike is fabulous. Light, maneuverable and beautiful!


Name:
Ruby R.

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