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Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing—the perfect ride. It’s…
The riders have spoken! For the fifth year in a row, Specialized has been crowned the #1 “Drop Bar Bike Brand” in the prestigious Gran Fondo Best Brand Awards for 2023. We innovate for riders, and year after year, our bikes are loved by the most discerning riders. Thank you!
Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing—the perfect ride. It’s more than just a motto, it’s a philosophy. The Aethos has been designed to straddle the line between a perfected ride quality, extreme light weight, and undeniable style, and this Expert model is no exception.
With wireless SRAM Rival eTap AXS electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes paired with bomb-proof Roval C38 Disc carbon wheels, you have the perfect steed to get you out on the road.
The Aethos frame has been designed with the perfect combination of ultimate ride feel, light weight, and style—from accelerating up steep pitches and descending technical descents, to all-day saddle comfort on even the longest coffee rides, the Aethos hits the mark. But how, you ask? By reinventing the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, we’ve subtly altered these shapes to deliver massive gains in stiffness and balance, all without affecting weight or durability. Pair that with an entirely new layup and process that we’ve perfected over multiple decades and you have the lightest frame out there (585 grams, S-Works, size 56cm). The Aethos is more than just a new bike, it’s the first of a new breed.
A featherweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring ride characteristics, which is why we’ve developed the Aethos to have the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. By studying the flexing and breathing of carbon fiber, we were able to discover groundbreaking findings about how forces flow through frames. Just a few pedal strokes and you’ll realize this sublime ride sets a new standard.
Every detail, from the derailleur hangers to the fork expander plug have been designed with style, weight, and durability in mind. We’ve also spec’d it with Roval’s all-new Alpinist carbon seatpost, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.
Frame
Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork
FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Front Brake
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Front Derailleur
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
Chain
SRAM Rival 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter
Chainrings
48/35T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 68
Front Tire
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm
Front Wheel
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Rear Tire
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm
Rear Wheel
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
Inner Tubes
700x20-28, 48mm Presta Valve
Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebars
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Tape
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert
SeatPost
Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 30mm
Weight
7.64kg (16 lb, 13.5 oz)
Weight Size
56
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
| 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Stem Length | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 360mm | 360mm | 360mm | 360mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 975mm | 978mm | 991mm | 1005mm | 1012mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 508mm | 531mm | 540mm | 562mm | 577mm | 595mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 705mm | 728mm | 748mm | 769mm | 796mm | 824mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 431mm | 462mm | 481mm | 504mm | 532mm | 567mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
| Stack | 514mm | 527mm | 544mm | 565mm | 591mm | 612mm |
| Reach | 375mm | 380mm | 384mm | 395mm | 402mm | 408mm |
| Head Tube Length | 109mm | 120mm | 137mm | 157mm | 184mm | 204mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.75° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| BB Height | 266mm | 266mm | 268mm | 268mm | 268mm | 268mm |
| BB Drop | 74mm | 74mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm |
| Trail | 63mm | 58mm | 58mm | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 369mm | 369mm | 369mm | 369mm | 369mm | 369mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 47mm | 47mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Front Center | 574mm | 577mm | 579mm | 591mm | 606mm | 613mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm |
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