For once, Specialized is not in it to win. With the Specialized Aethos 12 Speed Disc Road Bike with Zipp 303 Firecrest Wheels, Specialized stopped worrying about winning, or the way things are supposed to be done, and instead chased the greatest expression of ride quality ever made. Well, they did it, and in staying true to keeping that promise, Specialized broke every design, ride, and race rule along the way. And they're not sorry. Aethos: Break the Rules.
With this road bike, you have the perfect canvas to create the ride of your life.
- 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, Specialized 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 Specialized has 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 Specialized 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, Specialized was 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—everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.
Technical Specifications
- Frame - S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Fork - S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Seatpost - Roval Alpinist Carbon
- Seat Binder - Specialized Alloy, 30.0mm, titanium bolt
- Wheelset - Zipp 303 Firecrest Disc, clincher and tubeless ready
- Component Group - SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 Speed
- * Specifications are subject to change without notice