Specialized Aethos Expert 2022 Road Bike

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.

Key Features

• The frame delivers compliance without compromise via the perfect balance of aerodynamics, light overall weight via a FACT 10r carbon construction, compliance, and Rider-First Engineering.
• FACT Carbon Fork gives you more control on rough roads
• Shimano Ultegra Di2 22-speed drivetrain for precise gear changes and making it easier to ride up steep hills
• Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc Brakes give powerful, controllable and consistent stopping power with less effort
• DT R470 Disc wheelset will deliver many unforgettable rides on the road thanks to its reliability
• S-Works Turbo, 700x26mm for the fastest speed on the tarmac

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
HANDLEBARS Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
STEM Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
TAPE Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
SEATPOST Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
BRAKES Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on
CHAIN Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage
CASSETTE Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-30t
CRANKSET Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano threaded
FRONT WHEEL DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h
REAR WHEEL DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h
TYRE S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
SADDLE Body Geometry Power Expert, Hollow Titanium Rails

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  Model Year
  
  
  2021
  
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  Frame Material
  
  
  Carbon
  
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  Frame Style
  
  
  Traditional
  
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  Suspension Type
  
  
  Rigid
  
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  Chainset Type
  
  
  2x
  
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  Number of Gears
  
  
  24 Speed
  
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  Brake Type
  
  
  Hydraulic Disc
  
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  Discipline
  
  
  Road Race
  
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  Axle Type
  
  
  Thru Axle
  
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  Pedals
  
  
  Not Included
  

Product code: 932071