This Specialized Ruby Elite women’s road bike features a lightweight FACT carbon frame with a FACT carbon fork and a SRAM 2x10 drivetrain. This bike is in really nice shape and wants to go fast, but is also comfortable on rough roads. The Zertz inserts in the seatstays and fork legs provide a compliant, yet efficient ride. This bike provides plenty of performance and can even be a great beginner race bike. Or just go climb some mountains and put on the miles and smiles.
With a 53cm effective top tube and a 42cm seat tube (c-c), the official size is Women’s Large and this bike should fit most riders in the 5'7" to 5'10" range. The standover measurement is 30.25".
Frame Material: Specialized FACT Carbon tubeset
Fork: Specialized FACT carbon with Zertz inserts
Drivetrain: SRAM 2x10
Brakes: Side-pull calipers
Shifters/Brake Levers: SRAM Apex
Front Derailleur: SRAM Apex
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX
Crankset: SRAM
Handlebar: Specialized alloy drop bar
Stem: Specialized Comp-set alloy adjustable
Saddle: Specialized Lithia with hollow Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost: Specialized carbon
Front Tire: Continental Gatorskin 700x23c
Rear Tire: Specialized All Conditions Elite 700x23c
This bike is in overall Very Good to Excellent condition for the age. There are some very minor cosmetic scuffs and scrapes, but these do not affect the function of the bike. Mechanically, the bike is tuned and ready to ride.
Product Description from the Manufacturer:
“The Ruby offers women road riders the perfect balance of performance and comfort for virtually any distance.”
-Specialized women's Comp handlebars with short reach and short drop for a natural riding position
-FACT IS 8r carbon frame with Zertz inserts features women's endurance-focused geometry and tubing for a lightweight, compliant and proportional ride
-Ultralight FACT carbon monocoque fork with vibration-damping Zertz inserts is stiff, responsive and durable
-Body Geometry Lithia saddle features generous padding and hollow Cr-Mo rails for all-day comfort without sacrificing performance