Specialized Aethos Expert 2023

Aethos 2023: billions of calculations in the search for one thing: the perfect ride.
It’s more than a motto, it’s a philosophy.
The Aethos has been designed halfway between perfected ride quality, extreme lightness and undeniable style, and this Expert model is no exception.
With the SRAM Rival eTap AXS wireless electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes combined with bombproof Roval C38 Disc carbon wheels, you’ve got the perfect bike for hitting the road.
The Aethos is a road bike with a unique style.

• The frame of the Aethos has been designed with the perfect combination of riding feel, lightness and style: from accelerating on steep slopes and technical descents, to all-day comfort in the saddle, even on the longest rides, the Aethos hits the spot.
  But how?
  Reinventing the traditional road bike shape of the past, we’ve subtly altered these shapes to deliver huge gains in stiffness and balance, all without compromising weight or durability.
  Add to this a completely new lamination process that we have perfected over decades, and you get the lightest frame on the market (585 grams, S-Works, size 56cm).
  The Aethos is more than just a new bike, it’s the first in a new class.
• A lightweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring ride characteristics, which is why we developed the Aethos to have the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality.
  By studying the bending and breathing of carbon fiber, we were able to discover how forces flow through frames.
  With just a few pedal strokes you will realize that this sublime ride sets a new standard.
• Every detail, from the derailleur dropout to the fork expander cap, has been designed with style, weight and durability in mind.
  We have also equipped it with Roval’s new Alpinist carbon seatpost, which saves even more weight and improves riding characteristics.
  All in pursuit of the perfect driving.
• FEATURES
• Body Geometry Power Expert SADDLESEATRoval Alpinist Carbon SeatpostSADDLE.
  SADDLESpecialized Alloy, 30mmHANDLEBARSpecialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reachPOWERSpecialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-boltTAPESupacaz Super Sticky KushWHEELS & TIRESREAR WHEELRoval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rimFRONT WHEELRoval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rimTUBES700x20-28, 48mm Presta ValveREAR TIRE-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mmFRONT TIRE.
  S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm SUSPENSION FACT Carbon fork, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc FRAMESET FRAME Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc DRIVETRAIN CHAIN SRAM Rival 12-speed CASSETTE SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM DUB BSA 68 GEAR CONTROLS SRAM Rival eTap AXS DERAILLEUR SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM Rival REAR DERAILLEUR Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed CHAINRINGS 48/35T BRAKES FRONT BRAKE SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc REAR BRAKE SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc