2019 Specialized Ruby Hydraulic Disc Womens Road Bike - UV Lilac

The frame is among the lightest that Specialized have ever made, and it's been constructed from a superlative FACT 9r carbon fibre. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts, and compared to the previous SL4, you'll experience a whole new, faster, and more efficient geometry. Through some advanced, dedicated engineering, however, the same fit, feel, and position that we've all come to love from the SL4's Women's Endurance Geometry has been maintained.

The Future Shock suspension is, essentially, a piston in the head tube with 20mm of travel. This technology was developed in partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, and the result of this are a host of drastic performance improvements, namely in the vertical compliance department. Focusing on vertical compliance, instead of fork splay, meant smoothness, speed, and comfort could be improved in one fell swoop. And of all the bikes tested with the Rolling Efficiency Model, the new Ruby outperforms anything on the market.

Lastly, it is spec'd with a host of components that blur the lines between steadfast reliability and outright performance, like Shimano Tiagra shifting, powerful RS505 hydraulic disc brakes, strong Axis Sport Disc wheels, and a women's-specific saddle.

• Featuring a Rider-First Engineered™ design that ensures every frame size has the same legendary responsiveness and smooth ride quality that you'd expect from a Ruby. The FACT 9r frameset holds its own with the highest-end carbon offerings, with the ideal blend of light overall weight and targeted stiffness, while the all-new Future Shock "suspension" system at the cockpit delivers a revolutionary degree of comfort and control.
• Shimano's RS505 hydraulic disc brakes deliver plenty of stopping power, along with the superior modulation that hydraulic disc brakes are known for.
• With Shimano Tiagra taking the reins on shifting, you'll experience crisp shifts for many miles to come.