Ruby

road1900–10000 USD

Origin

Women's-specific endurance road bike — comfort and performance for long days in the saddle Specialized (Morgan Hill, CA), with McLaren Applied Technologies for Future Shock Trek Domane WSD, Cannondale Synapse Women's, Giant Avail

Specifications

Frame: Specialized FACT 9r/10r/11r carbon (size-specific Rider-First Engineered layup), Women's Endurance Geometry, 12×142 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc. S-Works = top FACT layup.
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: 2-speed road by trim: Shimano Tiagra 2×10 (base) → 105 → Ultegra / Ultegra Di2; Dura-Ace Di2 or SRAM eTap on S-Works.
Brakes: Disc only. Base Ruby = Tektro Spyre mechanical 160 mm; Sport and up = hydraulic disc.
Wheels: Alloy disc road wheels (e.g. Axis Sport / DT-based) by trim; 700c, tubeless-capable on upper trims.

The verdict

+Strengths

Future Shock provides genuine road compliance — takes sting out of rough roads
Women's Endurance Geometry with Rider-First Engineered™ — each size independently optimized
FACT 9r carbon frame across entire lineup — even base Ruby
Full carbon fork (FACT) on all variants
Thru-axle (12x100/142mm) on all variants for stiffness
Women's Body Geometry saddle and touch points throughout
S-Works variant among lightest and most capable women's endurance bikes of its era
Different Future Shock spring options available (Elite+) to suit rider weight and terrain preference

−Weaknesses

Base Ruby uses mechanical disc brakes (Tektro Spyre) — notably weaker than hydraulic on upper trims
Future Shock adds weight (~200g) vs rigid fork alternative
Future Shock on base model is fixed-spring, not adjustable
Future Shock provides linear feel — less progressive than traditional suspension
Not a pure race bike — geometry sacrifices some aerodynamics for comfort
Discontinued after 2019 — no new production, only used market available
Narrow 28c stock tires limit gravel capability