Specialized Ruby Elite '12

Specialized Ruby Elite

This is the Shimano 105-equipped version of the Specialized Ruby.

Upgrades from Specialized Ruby Apex Compact

• Shimano 105 2x10 dual control shifters, cranks, mechs and brakes.
• Supplied with shock-absorbing carbon seat post, over the standard Ruby's alloy seat post
• Campanolo's own-brand Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels.
• The rear wheel showcases Fulcrum 2:1 Spoke Ratio where the wheel is built with 18 spokes on the drive side and 9 on the LH side. Reinforcing the drive side makes the whole wheel more rigid. This translates as more power and speed every time you accelerate. With the spoke tension more evenly balanced, there’s less stress on the spokes, the rim and the cartridge sealed bearing hub. And as we all know, less stress is the key to longevity.
• Lighter weight Aramid-bead version of the Specialized Espoir Sport 700x23 tyres with double BlackBelt puncture resistance.

'Ruby Elite is a quick and efficient, FACT carbon bike, with Zertz vibration dampers in the frame and fork, designed to cover long distances in maximum control and comfort. High-quality Shimano 105 compact drive train and Fulcrum Racing 6 wheelset keep weight down and performance up.'
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Same as Specialized Ruby

Check the big picture. A refreshing absence of flowery pink decals illustrates the Specialized Ruby Elite's serious intent. You wouldn't know that this is a women's bike - until you sit on the Specialized Body Geometry Women's Lithia Comp Gel Saddle and realise that it's a comfortable reach to the Specialized Women's Comp shallow-drop handlebars, thanks to the women's specific frame.

Then you pick up the Ruby and discover that it's even lighter than the equivalent men's model, the Specialized Roubaix.

Then you ride it and discover that the Ruby's full carbon frame & fork with Zertz viscoelastic implants really do a fantastic job of damping shock when you ride cobbles and rutted tracks, yet these comfort factors don't compromise the Ruby's fast and engaging race-bred performance.

• Full FACT carbon Endurance Road women's geometry frame with shock-damping Zertz.
• Zertz 'solid jelly' inserts deliver remarkable shock absorbency without the weight penalty you might associate with conventional bicycle suspension.
• Specialized's own Body Geometry Women's Lithia Comp Gel saddle with hollow Cr-Mo rails is regularly rated among the most comfortable you can buy.
• The Specialized stem's 4-position adjustment mechanism makes it easier to position the handlebar as high or as low as you require.

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