Grand Tour top steps, Classic's Monuments they're in Specialized's DNA. But sometimes riding simply to ride, riding for the love of riding, is just what you need. And this is what the Aethos lives for. Sure, it's given nothing up to performance, and happens to be the lightest frame out there, but with no compromise to style. Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing the perfect ride. With low-maintenance, wireless SRAM Rival eTap AXS electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes paired with bomb-proof DT Swiss R470 Disc wheels, you have the perfect steed to excite you out on the road. 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. By reinventing the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, subtly altering 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's been 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 the Aethos was 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, groundbreaking findings about how forces flow through frames have been found. 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 and wheels, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride. - Specialized Aethos Comp 2022 Carbon Road Bike in Gloss Clay/Pearl, Size 49cm | Rutland Cycling
The Specialized Aethos provides the perfect blend between excellent ride quality, extreme lightweight, and undeniable style.
Specialized’s Aethos Comp Rival eTap AXS Is So Good, It’ll Scramble Your Brain
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