Specialized Ruby Elite Womens Road Bike 2014

Specialized Ruby Elite Womens Road Bike 2014

Specialized have a long history in producing fantastic women’s specific road bikes for a range of budgets and needs. The key word here is ‘specific’, many manufacturers claim their road bikes are for women but are really nothing more than slightly altered men’s bikes. This is where Specialized is different, producing a specially engineered design, aimed squarely at the female rider. Higher top end than men’s bikes, precise geometry and finishing kit ideally suited to producing one the finest women’s specific high-end road bikes on the market. Say hello to the Specialized Ruby Elite for 2014.

Woman Endurance Geometry has been extensively tested and developed from the first Ruby incarnation back in 2006. Constructed using the state of the art, ultra lightweight, strong and reliable FACT carbon, Specialized in renowned for. This material produces a bike ideal for racing, sportives or just all day riding.

A Specialized Carbon monocoque Zertz fork has been used to produce a ride with direct steering, comfort and pin sharp handling. The Zertz inserts have also been used in the rear triangle, to dampen road vibrations and soak up rough terrain.

Major development has been invested in the new OSBB bottom bracket, one-piece shell. Stiffer than ever before, combined with a reliable, stylish FSA Gossamer Pro BB30 crank, that does not just look good but also gives a direct and uncompromised power delivery straight through the pedals onto the road. No watts will be wasted with this frame. This is the same one-piece shell that is used in the sensational Tarmac road range.

So we now know this is a competent race or sportive ready frame, it would be a shame not to do it justice with an equally reliable and efficient finishing kit. Specialized have delivered on this too, with the majority of bike being decked out with Shimano’s mid range 105 components, 10 speed, providing touch of the button precision shifting.

A Fulcrum S5 wheelset gives the bike an Italian flare and provides a lightweight, attractive and highly durable set of hoops, rolling well and responsive for changes in pace.

These bulletproof wheels have been paired up with an equally solid, responsive set of 25 millimetre tyres. Specialized Espoir Elite tyres, durable and provide a low rolling resistance.

Women’s specific needs are catered for with a light, stiff and ergonomically designed set of handlebars paired with an equally competent stem and seat post.

Comfort and lightweight go hand in hand with the Body Geometry Lithia Comp Gel Saddle, which includes hollow Cr-Mo rails to provide a stiff, durable and lightweight ensemble.

Available in a range of sizes

In a black and teal colour scheme. Stylish, timeless and very cool.

A great race ready bike, which is equally as happy riding to the café on a Sunday morning with friends.

Image shown for representation of colour way only, specification subject to change at any time. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified.

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