Specialized S-Works Aethos
Best lightweight performance for discerning road cycling enthusiasts.
This machine redefines the road experience by prioritizing pure ride quality over competitive racing constraints. It offers an impossibly light and responsive feel that makes the bike disappear beneath the rider, delivering a sublime, intuitive connection to the road.
$13999.99
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Who it's for
- Dedicated climbers, riders who frequently tackle steep gradients
- Endurance riders, cyclists prioritizing all-day comfort and reduced fatigue
- Traditional road cyclists, riders valuing natural handling and aesthetics
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious riders, cyclists seeking high performance without breaking the bank
- Racers focused on flat-out speed, riders prioritizing aero gains above all else
- Riders needing a versatile bike, cyclists who venture onto varied surfaces
Performance breakdown
Climbing Efficiency
Featherweight frame construction makes gravity feel like an afterthought on climbs.
Ride Compliance
Engineered for a supple, fatigue-reducing feel over long, rough road miles.
Handling Precision
Razor-sharp steering response inspires absolute confidence through technical, high-speed descents.
Drivetrain Performance
SRAM RED AXS delivers flawless, lightning-fast electronic shifting under any load.
Aesthetic Integration
Clean lines and hidden cabling create a timeless, minimalist visual profile.
Versatility
Increased tire clearance allows for capable performance on varied road surfaces.
Key Specs
Frame
S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Hidden Cable Routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat- mount disc
Fork
S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat- mount disc
Wheels
Roval Alpinist CLX III, Tubeless, 33mm depth, 26.5 width, and 21mm internal width carbon rim, Roval LF21-F 21H hub with Sinc Ceramic Bearings, Roval by ARRIS Composite Aero Spoke with Ti end fittings
Tires
S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire, 700x28c
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 68
Crankset
SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35
Shifters
SRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc
Front Derailleur
SRAM RED AXS E1, braze-on
Rear Derailleur
SRAM RED AXS E1
Cassette/Freewheel
SRAM RED XG-1290 E1, 12-speed, 10-33t
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