The Specialized Aethos Sport is a road bike designed to embody the perfect blend of ride quality, lightweight construction, and stylish design. Built on 46 years of experience serving riders, this bike is made for those who love riding for its own sake, rather than just for racing.
Key Features:
- Frame Design and Material: The Aethos frame is made from Specialized’s FACT 10r Carbon, designed to deliver the perfect combination of ultimate ride feel, light weight, and style. By reinventing traditional road shapes, Specialized has achieved massive gains in stiffness and balance without affecting weight or durability. The S-Works version of the frame weighs just 585 grams (size 56cm), though the Sport model uses a slightly heavier but still lightweight FACT 10r Carbon123.
- Ride Quality and Stiffness: Developed 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 has made groundbreaking findings about how forces flow through frames, resulting in a sublime ride that sets a new standard.
- Groupset: Equipped with low-maintenance Shimano 105 mechanical shifting, providing reliable and precise gear changes.
- Brakes: Features hydraulic disc brakes, ensuring excellent stopping power in all conditions and enhancing safety during steep descents or sudden stops.
- Wheels: Paired with bomb-proof DT Swiss R470 Disc wheels, which are durable and reliable, though they may add to the overall weight of the bike1.
- Seatpost: Includes Roval’s all-new Alpinist carbon seatpost, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics.
- Attention to Detail: Every component, from the derailleur hangers to the fork expander plug, has been designed with style, weight, and durability in mind.
- Tire Clearance: Offers clearance for up to 32mm tires, providing versatility for different riding conditions and preferences.
- Geometry and Fit: The Aethos shares geometry with the Tarmac SL7, including a reach of 384mm and a stack of 544mm for a 54cm model, ensuring a long and low position with a compact wheelbase for nimble handling13.
Who is it for?
The Specialized Aethos Sport is ideal for road cyclists who value exceptional ride quality, lightweight construction, and stylish design without the need for top-tier components.
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