What if we used every ounce of experience we’ve gained serving riders over the past 46 years and built a bike made simply for the love of riding? The Aethos is designed to straddle the line between perfect ride quality, extreme lightweight, and undeniable style. The Aethos Comp model is no exception.
With low-maintenance, Shimano 105 Di2 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. But how, you ask? By reinventing the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, we’ve 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 we’ve 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 we’ve 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, we were 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. We’ve also spec’d it with Roval’s all-new Alpinist carbon seatpost, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- Aethos FACT 9R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension
- Fork
- FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Cockpit
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
- SeatPost
- Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
- Seat Binder
- Shimano 105 R7170, hydraulic disc
- Stem
- Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
- Handlebars
- Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
- Tape
- Roubaix S-Wrap
Brakes
- Front Brake
- Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake
- Shimano 105 R7170, hydraulic disc
Drivetrain
- Chainrings
- 50/34T
- Shift Levers
- Shimano 105 Di2 7170
- Cassette
- Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-34t
- Crankset
- FC-R7100, 105, 12-Speed, Holllowtech 2
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105 Di2 7150
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105 Di2 7150, braze on
- Chain
- Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed w/ quick link
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Wheels & tires
- Front Wheel
- DT R470 Disc
- Rear Wheel
- DT R470 Disc
- Inner Tubes
- Presta Valve Standard, 48mm valves
- Front Tire
- Turbo Pro, 700x28
- Rear Tire
- Turbo Pro, 700x28
Weight
- Weight Size
- 56
- Weight
- 7.5 kg (16 lb, 8.6 oz)
