2018 Specialized Ruby Expert

Archived: 2018 Specialized Ruby Expert · Road · Published sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 56

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: Specialized FACT 10r carbon, Women's Endurance Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock suspension, 20mm of travel, flat-disc mounts · Fork: Specialized FACT full-carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle · Carbon Fiber

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 8020, hydraulic disc · Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 8000, long cage, 11-speed · Crankset: Shimano Ultegra R8000; chainrings: 50/34T · Bottom bracket: Shimano Ultegra · Cassette: Shimano 11-speed Ultegra 8000, 11-32t · Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: (F) Shimano Ultegra 8020, hydraulic disc / (R) Shimano Ultegra 8020, hydraulic disc

• Squeeze each lever firmly. It should feel consistent and return cleanly. Check levers, hoses and calipers for fluid, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and examine rotors for wear or bending.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheels: (F) Roval SLX 24 Disc, DT Swiss 350 hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h / (R) Roval SLX 24 Disc, DT Swiss 350 hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h · Front tire: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm · Rear tire: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Handlebar: Specialized Expert Hover, alloy, 75x125mm · Stem: Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt · Seatpost: Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm · Saddle: Ruby Expert, 155mm, hollow titanium rails, Adaptive Edge, gel padding · Pedals: Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.