Specialized S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS

Specialized S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS

Product information

Color

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Spec Score
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Sumarize

The S-Works Aethos bike by Specialized is designed for the sheer love of riding. It has not compromised on performance, being one of the top-rated carbon frame bicycles in the market. It boasts a unique Rider First Engineered feature, with electronic cable routing, hydraulic disc brakes, and turbo cotton tires for easy riding. The short & shallow handlebar is specially designed with Di2 holes, while the flat mount disc & 12x142mm thru-axle adds to its durability. According to bike magazines, this model has received positive reviews, making it high in resale value.

Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Top Carbon Wheels
  • Premium Groupset components
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP14500 €
CategoryMarathon/Endurance
Wheels28 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetSram RED ETAP AXS
BrakesSram

Reviews

Cyclist

James Spender

VERDICT: The Aethos is virtually the perfect bike, from its razor handling to incredible climbing. If only it had tubeless wheels and cost a bit less

Gran Fondo Magazine

Specialized S-Works Aethos in review. This is how it performs in direct comparison to 14 of the best road bikes of the 2021 season.

Pros
  1. balanced and intuitive handling
  2. lightest and most responsive acceleration in the test
  3. minimal weight without the drawbacks of extreme lightweight construction
  4. high level of comfort
Cons
  1. average efficiency on flat terrain
  2. low number of attachment points

road.cc

Liam Cahill

What a bike. If you have the cash and don't care about aero, buy it

Bikerumor

Tyler Benedict

The earth-shatteringly lightweight Specialized Aethos has very quickly added two new models. They’re more affordable, and they’re both still really light. The Aethos Pro and Aethos Expert road bikes share the same new molds and tube shapes, but use a...

BikeRadar

George Scott

Aero is everything, except where the Aethos is concerned

Pros
  1. 32mm tyre clearance
  2. Exceptionally light frame
  3. pin-sharp handling
  4. practical build for everyday riding
Cons
  1. No tubeless compatibility, minimum £10k pricing

Rennrad-News.de

Jan Gathmann

The Specialized S-Works Aethos is so lightweight that it surprises you every time. The feeling of weightlessness is also reflected in the riding experience, which, on the other hand, feels much more grounded than the weight suggests. The true...

Pros
  1. Absolute lightweight
  2. Maximum agility, but foolproof handling
  3. No proprietary solutions
  4. Classic, timeless appearance
  5. Tranquility
Cons
  1. Price
  2. Not particularly aerodynamic

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Carbon / Chameleon Eyris Color Run / Chrome Foil

Suspension

Fork
S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Rear Shock

Cockpit

Stem
S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Handlebars
S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
Tape/Grips
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Saddle
Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM Red eTap AXS
Cassette
SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t
Chain
SRAM RED 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM RED AXS Power Meter
Chainrings
48/35T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 68

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc

Wheels

Front Rim
Rear Rim
Inner Tubes
Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve

Geometry Specialized S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS

Size495254565861
Seat Tube Length (mm)431mm462mm481mm504mm532mm567mm
Seat Tube Angle75.5°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°
Head Tube Length (mm)109120137157184204
Head Tube Angle71.75°72.5°73°73.5°73.5°74°
Top Tube Length (mm)508mm531mm540mm562mm577mm595mm
Chainstay Length (mm)410410410410410410
Wheelbase (mm)97397597899110051012
Standover (mm)705mm728mm748mm769mm796mm824mm
Stack (mm)514mm527mm544mm565mm591mm612mm
Reach (mm)375mm380mm384mm395mm402mm408mm
BB Offset (mm)74mm74mm72mm72mm72mm72mm
Trail (mm)63mm58mm58mm55mm55mm52mm
Fork Rake Offset (mm)47mm47mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Handelbar Width (mm)380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length (mm)80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Crank Length (mm)165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Specialized S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS

What material is the frame of the Specialized S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS?

The Specialized S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS ist crafted with Carbon. The wheels of this bike are made of carbon!

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Specialized?

The SRP Price is our information at 14500 EUR

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