Specialized Road Bikes Have New Women’s Specific Bikes   by Dave McIntosh

in Sports    (submitted 2012-01-29)

Specialized road bikes give you the confidence and control you need to speed down the road because of their superb design and top-notch components they give you an incredible ride. Whether you're a road rider or commuter, whether you love riding rain or shine or whether you're a woman, they've got the perfect bicycle for you.

If you're a gal then you need a road bike that is built for you. No one would expect women to buy there jeans in a men's store because they probably wouldn't fit right. So why wouldn't the same thing apply to bikes.

Initially women specific bikes seemed to be more geared towards the entry level market. This gave the impression that the high-end technology and racing wasn't really for women. Specialized has figured this out with their designed for Women bikes which include the Ruby and Amira road bikes.

Recently they introduced their new improved women's specific bike the S-Works Amira road bike. This high performance road bike has two key improvements that really everyone is looking for in a bike and that is decreased weight and increased stiffness.

The Amira was Specialized's first bike to be specifically designed and made for women's road racing. They realized that the Ruby even though it was really good was more about endurance road biking, and what women needed was a bike more designed for racing which meant it needed to be stiffer and lighter.

The 3D Pro Set stem gives sure, precise steering along with the S-Works FACT carbon handlebars which are strong, stiff and light weight. The crankset made out of FACT Pro carbon gives you unbelievable pedaling efficiency.

Now let's look at the Tuesday night group rider that's out for training instead of the Pro Tour. These bikes too need to be light weight and race-ready bikes built for speed and efficiency. These dedicated road riders are also looking for winning designs like the Ruby.

The Ruby is all about pure performance. It is a racehorse that is engineered for women who like to speed down the road. It is optimized for the speed hungry rider or racer looking for a bike that is light weight, fastest and gives them a comfort fit. The Ruby will satisfies their addiction for high mileage, those punishing climbs and those thrilling descents.

It's specially designed geometry fits the female anatomy perfectly. The frames also yields superior caliber because of its super lightweight and smooth chassis. It also has a unheard of strength to stiffness weight ratio.

There has most often been a scarcity of bikes designed specifically for women. But Specialized's Ruby Comp Women's Road Bike shows that the boys don't always get the best toys. It has a FACT 8r carbon fiber frame making it a lightweight racer with a women's endurance geometry. This allows you to be still comfortable after hours in the saddle. There are Zertz inserts throughout the frame which take the edge off the vibrations and adds to the comfort factor. With Shimano's 105 components taking care of your shifting and braking, this bike is a solid and reliable performer.

Specialized Road Bikes understands that women have taken up this sport in tremendous numbers and that they have different need in design then men. So they have designed top-end road bike focused on the female rider that will appeal to many.

About the Author

Dave McIntosh has enjoyed cycling for years. If you are looking for more great information on Specialized Road Bikes, visit Best Road Bike Brands.