There is the thrill of racing, from conquering Grand Tour stages to dominating Classic Monuments but sometimes, the pure joy of riding simply for the love of it is exactly what we crave. This is where the Specialized Aethos Road Bike truly shines. It hasn't sacrificed a shred of performance and happens to boast the lightest frame available, all without compromising on style. The Aethos embodies a culmination of billions of calculations, all in pursuit of one thing, the perfect ride.
With this frame, you're presented with the ideal canvas to begin crafting your dream ride.
The Aethos frame is meticulously designed to offer the ultimate combination of ride feel, lightweight construction, and aesthetic appeal, whether climbing steep pitches, descending technical terrain, or enjoying all-day saddle comfort on leisurely coffee rides, the Aethos exceeds expectations. Specialized achieved this by reimagining traditional road bike shapes, subtly refining them to achieve significant gains in stiffness and balance, all while preserving weight and durability. Combined with an entirely new layup process perfected over multiple decades, the Aethos boasts the lightest frame on the market (585g, S-Works, size 56cm). It's not just another bike; it's the vanguard of a new era.
A featherweight frame is only valuable when paired with ride characteristics that inspire confidence on the road, which is why the Aethos is meticulously engineered to strike the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness while delivering exceptional ride quality. Through meticulous study of carbon fibre flex and behaviour, Specialized have uncovered groundbreaking insights into how forces flow through frames. With just a few pedal strokes, you'll discover that this sublime ride sets a new standard.
Every aspect, from derailleur hangers to fork expander plugs, is meticulously designed with a focus on style, weight optimisation, and durability, everything is carefully crafted in the relentless pursuit of the perfect ride.