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2018 Ruze Expert

$2,000

5

1 Reviews

You don't need all the trail fixings to benefit from more traction, increased control,…

Product Details

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You don't need all the trail fixings to benefit from more traction, increased control, and elevated confidence. Nope. You just need what you know will work, day-in and day-out, from the trailhead to the ride home. And of course, you'll be in need of the Ruze Expert with our 6Fattie Wheel/Tire System.

The revolutionary design of this system puts out more traction, more floatation, and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs. And the Expert blends the aforementioned characteristics with durable and dependable components, like powerful SRAM DB3 hydraulic disc brakes, one-by 11-speed GX shifting, and fan-favorite RockShox Reba RL fork. Even better, every aspect of the bike has been tailored to meet women's needs on the trail, from the saddle to the standover to the crankarm length.

The Ruze Expert is everything you need to hit the trail with more confidence and more speed.

  • When it came to construction, M4 Premium Aluminum proved to be the right material for the job, allowing a lightweight, durable frame with our Women’s Trail Geometry that’s equal parts snappy and efficient on climbs and descents, while maintaining an ultra-low standover. It also allowed us to accommodate the 6Fattie Wheel System without compromising on our hallmark short chainstays that provide unrivaled handling and climbing prowess.

  • A RockShox Reba RL fork pairs 100mm of smooth travel with adjustable rebound for maximum absorbency over harsh terrain and easy, on-the-fly adjustments to the damping to hit the perfect tune.

  • The SRAM GX 11-speed drivetrain grants you access to a wide range of gears, while providing crisp, reliable shifting. 

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, Women's Trail Geometry, fully butted w/Smooth Welds, tapered head tube, tapered seat tube, forged 160mm disc mounts, 148mm thru-axle dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, 31.8mm

WHEELS

RIMS

Stout Trail SL 38 disc, 27.5, 19mm rim depth, 38mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24/28h

FRONT HUB

Stout XC Pro 110, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 24h

REAR HUB

Stout XC Pro 148, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

SPOKES

Stainless, butted, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black

FRONT TIRE

Purgatory, GRID casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 3.0""

REAR TIRE

Ground Control, GRID casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 3.0""

INNER TUBES

Standard, Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed

CASSETTE

SRAM XG-1150, 11-speed, 10-42t

CHAIN

SRAM PC-1130, 11-speed w/ PowerLock

CRANKSET

Specialized Stout XC Pro, forged alloy, 30mm Cr-Mo spindle, 52mm chainline, 76mm BCD spider

CHAINRINGS

28T

BOTTOM BRACKET

PF30, sealed cartridge bearings

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized Trail, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

HANDLEBARS

Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness

SADDLE

Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm

SEATPOST

TranzX dropper, internal cable routing, remote lever, 30.9mm, S/M: 80mm, L: 100mm of travel

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM DB3 Trail, 4-piston, semi-metallic pads, 180mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

SRAM DB3, dual piston, semi-metallic pads, 160mm rotor

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Specialized Dirt Pedals

* 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 Length165mm170mm175mm
Handlebar Width720mm720mm720mm
Stem Length45mm45mm60mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm
Seatpost Length328mm328mm370mm
Stack592mm607mm625mm
Reach375mm405mm430mm
Head Tube Length110mm130mm95mm
Head Tube Angle67°67°67°
BB Height310mm310mm310mm
BB Drop53mm53mm53mm
Trail104mm104mm104mm
Fork Length, Full512mm512mm512mm
Fork Rake/Offset51mm51mm51mm
Front Center662mm697mm730mm
Chainstay Length430mm430mm430mm
Wheelbase1086mm1122mm1155mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal556mm590mm621mm
Bike Standover Height676mm700mm707mm
Seat Tube Length396mm430mm450mm
Seat Tube Angle73°73°73°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

5

1 Reviews

 

Fattie tires roll over everything with ease.

I bought this bike to replace a 29"" hardtail. The fattie 3"" tires are awesome. They obliterate rocks. And the bike climbs well. I occasionally do I miss full suspension. We run the tires with low pressure which makes it ultra grippy on the trail. It's super fast on the downhill.


Name:
Susanita

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