Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized FACT 10r carbon, Women's Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel, flat-disc mounts
Suspension Fork
Specialized FACT full-carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000, long cage, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra 8020, hydraulic disc
Cassette
Shimano 11-speed Ultegra 8000, 11-32t
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Ultegra
Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Pedals
Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors
Wheels
Rims
Roval SLX 24 Disc, DT Swiss 350 hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h
Tires
Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra 8020, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebar
Specialized Expert Hover, alloy, 75x125mm
Seat
Saddle
Ruby Expert, 155mm, hollow titanium rails, Adaptive Edge, gel padding
Seatpost
Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.67 mm | 1.73 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Front Center | 580 mm | 580 mm | 589 mm | 596 mm | 607 mm | 625 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 72 mm | 66 mm | 62 mm | 59 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm |
| Stack | 538 mm | 551 mm | 572 mm | 593 mm | 613 mm | 641 mm |
| Reach | 350 mm | 355 mm | 362 mm | 367 mm | 367 mm | 371 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 507 mm | 514 mm | 531 mm | 541 mm | 547 mm | 578 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 363 mm | 392 mm | 425 mm | 462 mm | 481 mm | 501 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 412 mm | 412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978 mm | 978 mm | 987 mm | 994 mm | 1007 mm | 1025 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Standover Height | 676 mm | 697 mm | 724 mm | 753 mm | 775 mm | 799 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Ruby Expert completes the Specialized Ruby model. 78 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Ruby bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Specialized Ruby Sport 2018 has a starting price of 2200$. Specialized S-Works Ruby eTap 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 10000$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Endurance bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of an Endurance bike that is reliable is 2346$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Endurance bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Specialized released this model in 2018, its price was 3600$. In conclusion, this bike price is 53.45% more expensive than the price of the average Endurance bike.
Ruby Expert components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
The wheels on Ruby Expert are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.