Specialized Aethos Expert 2023 Carbon Road Bike
Specialized Aethos Expert 2023 Carbon Road Bike
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The Details
The Specialized Aethos is designed to straddle the line between perfect ride quality, extreme lightweight, and undeniable style. The Aethos Expert model is no exception.
This Aethos is equipped with SRAM Rival Etap AXS to keep the shifting crisp and have the next gear ready when you need it, this paired with the S-Works Turbo tyre will give you a bike that handles great in any condions.
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. Specialized reinvented the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, and 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 has 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 is developed to have the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. By studying the flexing of carbon fiber, Specialized have been 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. Spec’d with Roval’s all-new Alpinist carbon seatpost, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.
Our Verdict
The perfect combination of lightweight, style and stiffness brings you the all new Aethos!
Key Specifications
- 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
- Shifters - SRAM Rival eTap AXS
- Chainset - SRAM Rival
- Chainrings - 48/35T
- Cassette - SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
- Chain - SRAM Rival 12-speed
- Front Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
- Front Hub - Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Rear Hub - Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Front Tyre - S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm
- Rear Tyre - S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm
- Front Brake - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Handlebars - Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
- Grips - Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Stem - Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
- Saddle - Body Geometry Power Expert
- Seatpost - Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
- Post Clamp - Specialized Alloy, 30mm
- Manufacturers disclaimer - Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sizing Information
Specialized Performance Road Bike Size Guide
The below Size Guide is relevant for the following Specialized Bikes: Aethos, Allez, Roubaix, Tarmac
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
| 4'8" - 5'1" | 142 - 155 | 44 |
| 5'1" - 5'4" | 155 - 163 | 49 |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | 163 - 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | 170 - 178 | 54 |
| 5'9" - 5'11" | 175 - 183 | 56 |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 | 61 |
| 6'5" - 6'9" | 196 - 205 | 54 |
Delivery
Standard Delivery - FREE on all bikes*
Bikes are given a full pre-delivery inspection and delivered 95% built, with only pedals to be fitted and handlebars to be adjusted. Sent via a 24 hour courier service in a best in sector bike cargo box with wheel braces and wrapped in 100% recyclable protective packaging to prevent damage during transit.
*Some off-shore locations and areas of Scotland may incur a surcharge of £39.99. Please check shipping cost before checking out, these areas may also have an extended lead time.
Premium Delivery - £99.99
Our Premium same-day bike delivery service is our quickest and best delivery service; once despatched, you'll receive your new bike later that same day with a personalised delivery slot to suit you. Your bike will come fully built and 100% ready to ride, with any accessories you've ordered fitted too. Our Customer Care team will call to arrange a delivery day and a personalised delivery slot to suit you. There are no middlemen or distribution centres - your new bike will come from Rutland Cycling, direct to your doorstep. Plus, there is minimal packaging to dispose of!
Click & collect - FREE on ALL bikes
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online, combined with an award-winning retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you - our stores are open 7 days a week. Best of all, the service is completely free.
Reviews
Your Questions Answered
The Specialized Aethos is designed to straddle the line between perfect ride quality, extreme lightweight, and undeniable style. The Aethos Expert model is no exception.
This Aethos is equipped with SRAM Rival Etap AXS to keep the shifting crisp and have the next gear ready when you need it, this paired with the S-Works Turbo tyre will give you a bike that handles great in any condions.
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. Specialized reinvented the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, and 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 has 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 is developed to have the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. By studying the flexing of carbon fiber, Specialized have been 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. Spec’d with Roval’s all-new Alpinist carbon seatpost, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.
- 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
- Shifters - SRAM Rival eTap AXS
- Chainset - SRAM Rival
- Chainrings - 48/35T
- Cassette - SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t
- Chain - SRAM Rival 12-speed
- Front Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
- Front Hub - Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Rear Hub - Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Front Tyre - S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm
- Rear Tyre - S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm
- Front Brake - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Handlebars - Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
- Grips - Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Stem - Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
- Saddle - Body Geometry Power Expert
- Seatpost - Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
- Post Clamp - Specialized Alloy, 30mm
- Manufacturers disclaimer - Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
The perfect combination of lightweight, style and stiffness brings you the all new Aethos!
Sizing Information
Specialized Performance Road Bike Size Guide
The below Size Guide is relevant for the following Specialized Bikes: Aethos, Allez, Roubaix, Tarmac
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
| 4'8" - 5'1" | 142 - 155 | 44 |
| 5'1" - 5'4" | 155 - 163 | 49 |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | 163 - 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | 170 - 178 | 54 |
| 5'9" - 5'11" | 175 - 183 | 56 |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 | 61 |
| 6'5" - 6'9" | 196 - 205 | 54 |
Standard Delivery - FREE on all bikes*
Bikes are given a full pre-delivery inspection and delivered 95% built, with only pedals to be fitted and handlebars to be adjusted. Sent via a 24 hour courier service in a best in sector bike cargo box with wheel braces and wrapped in 100% recyclable protective packaging to prevent damage during transit.
*Some off-shore locations and areas of Scotland may incur a surcharge of £39.99. Please check shipping cost before checking out, these areas may also have an extended lead time.
Premium Delivery - £99.99
Our Premium same-day bike delivery service is our quickest and best delivery service; once despatched, you'll receive your new bike later that same day with a personalised delivery slot to suit you. Your bike will come fully built and 100% ready to ride, with any accessories you've ordered fitted too. Our Customer Care team will call to arrange a delivery day and a personalised delivery slot to suit you. There are no middlemen or distribution centres - your new bike will come from Rutland Cycling, direct to your doorstep. Plus, there is minimal packaging to dispose of!
Click & collect - FREE on ALL bikes
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online, combined with an award-winning retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you - our stores are open 7 days a week. Best of all, the service is completely free.
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Available Finance Options
| Duration (months) | Interest Rate (p.a. fixed) | Monthly Payments | Amount of Credit | Total Repayable | Deferral period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 0 % APR | £1,166.67 | £7,000.00 | £7,000.02 | 0.0 |
| 12 months | 0 % APR | £583.33 | £7,000.00 | £6,999.96 | 0.0 |
| 24 months | 0 % APR | £291.67 | £7,000.00 | £7,000.08 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 0 % APR | £194.44 | £7,000.00 | £6,999.84 | 0.0 |
| 48 months | 0 % APR | £145.83 | £7,000.00 | £6,999.84 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 16.9 % APR | £261.62 | £7,000.00 | £9,418.32 | 6 |
| 12 months | 9.9 % APR | £613.73 | £7,000.00 | £7,364.76 | 0.0 |
| 24 months | 9.9 % APR | £321.34 | £7,000.00 | £7,712.16 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 9.9 % APR | £224.17 | £7,000.00 | £8,070.12 | 0.0 |
| 48 months | 9.9 % APR | £175.80 | £7,000.00 | £8,438.40 | 0.0 |
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Find below representative examples for both 9.9%APR and 0%APR finance. Full details of available finance products can be found on individual product pages. Full details and T&Cs regarding our finance options can be found here.
| 12 months 0% APR representative | 48 months 9.9% APR representativee | |
| Price | £999.00 | £1788.00 |
| Advance Payment | £100.00 | £0.00 |
| Amount of Credit | £899.00 | £1788.00 |
| Interest Rate | 0% p.a. fixed | 9.9% p.a. fixed |
| Respresentative | 0%APR | 9.9%APR |
| Total Term | 12 months | 48 months |
| Payment Holiday | 0 months | 0 months |
| Monthly payments | 12 x £74.91 | 48 x £44.91 |
| Total Amount Payable | £898.92 | £2,115.68 |