Specialized Ruby Sport 2016 Review

The ruby sport delivers all the benefits of carbon but with a component spec that s both lightweight and economical.

Specialized ruby sport 2016 review.

It features a wonderful fact 9r carbon fiber frame that s been outfitted with shimano s durable and precise 105 components an ultra stiff praxis crankset and smooth rolling axis elite wheels. High quality shimano 105 11 speed compact drivetrain and axis 2 0 wheels keep weight down and performance up. The ruby sport is a quick and efficient fact carbon bike with zertz vibration dampers in the frame and fork designed to cover long distances with maximum control and comfort. The frame is among the lightest that we ve ever made and it s been constructed from our superlative fact 9r carbon fiber.

Look no further than the ruby sport. Its stiffness levels are also off the charts and compared to the sl4 iteration of yesteryear you ll experience a whole. Looking for a bike to explore the road less traveled while keeping room in your wallet for a mid ride cappuccino. This initial future shock was released in 2016 as part of the 2017 line up and the.

The specialized allez range from rutland cycling from 724 99. Hitting a sweet spot between performance and value the ruby sl4 sport was designed to thrive on long rides where the roads are well less than ideal. Sure it s alloy so isn t the lightweight like the amira or the carbon ruby s but specialized do a fabulous alloy frame there is no doubt about that. I really like it already after the first ride.

The dolce sport comes with and 11 32 cluster however it only has 9 cogs on the rear end not 11 like the ruby so it isn t quite as good up the climbs. Both come with the headline grabbing and highly unconventional front suspension. Hitting a sweet spot between performance and value the roubaix sl4 spo. To read reviews of the other contenders and the categories tested across road mountain and women s bikes visit our.

Read our specialized allez review. My new racer bike. So plan that epic ride steal two or three hours to explore or block off your saturday the ruby will make sure you re out there performing confidently as comfortably as possible. With its hard working wheelset and always reliable shimano 105 drivetrain the ruby will have you out there soaking up the miles comfortably and efficiently.

When specialized re launched the ruby in september 2016 it did so at the same time as its roubaix.