Description
Color: OIL/FLKSIL
Aethos: Billions of calculations for a single goal - the perfect ride. This is more than a creed, it is a philosophy. The design of the Aethos masters the balancing act of perfect ride quality, extremely low weight and undeniable style. And this Aethos Expert model is no exception.
The exquisite construction with the low-maintenance and crisp ULTEGRA Di2 gears from Shimano, the hydraulic disc brakes and the ultra-durable Roval C38 Disc carbon wheels has everything you need to inspire you on the road.
- The Aethos frame is the perfect combination of ultimate riding experience, low weight and unparalleled style. From acceleration on steep climbs to technical descents to incredible comfort on even the longest coffee rides, the Aethos always hits the mark. But how does it do that, you may ask. With the help of a supercomputer, we optimized the traditional racing bike shape of older bikes in a completely new way. The shapes have been subtly changed to provide massive benefits in stiffness and balance without negatively affecting weight or durability. In conjunction with our completely new layup process, which has been perfected over decades, this resulted in the lightest frame available (585 g for the S-Works model with frame height 56). The Aethos is more than just a new bike, it's the first of a new breed of bikes.
- A featherweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring handling characteristics. That's why we engineered the Aethos to provide the perfect balance of stiffness and exceptional ride quality. Through extensive testing, we were able to gain groundbreaking insights into how the forces act on bicycle frames. Just a few meters on the bike and you will find that this exceptional handling sets a new standard.
- A featherweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring riding characteristics. That's why we designed the Aethos to have exceptional riding qualities and to find the perfect balance of stiffness within the bike. In addition, extensive tests on the flexibility of carbon fibers allowed us to gain groundbreaking insights into how forces are distributed within a bicycle frame. After you pedal for the first time, you'll notice that the exceptional handling sets a new standard.
- The design of every detail, from the derailleur hangers to the fork crown, has been developed with style, weight and durability in mind. We even used Roval's brand new Alpinist seatpost to save even more weight and further improve ride quality. Everything about this bike strives for the perfect ride.
Frame set
FRAME
Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
landing gear
FORK
FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
cockpit
HANDLEBAR
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
STEM
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
HANDLEBAR TAPE
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
SADDLE
Body Geometry Power Expert
SEAT POST
Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
SEAT POST CLAMP
Specialized Alloy, 30mm
Brakes
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKE
Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
drive
SHIFT LEVER
Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
DERAILLEUR
Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8150, braze-on
REAR DERAILLEUR
Di2 Shimano Ultegra R8150, 12-speed
CASSETTE
Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-30t
CRANKSET
Shimano Ultegra R81000
CHAINRINGS
52/36T
INTERNAL BEARING
Shimano Threaded BSA BB
CHAIN
Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed w/ quick link
Wheels and tires
FRONT WHEEL
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
REAR WHEEL
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
FRONT TIRE
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
REAR TIRE
S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
HOSES
Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve