While Specialized are passionate about racing, with Grand Tour victories and Classic Monuments etched into their DNA, there are moments when riding purely for the love of it is exactly what we all crave. Enter the Specialized Aethos Road Bike, embodying this spirit wholeheartedly. It hasn't sacrificed an ounce of performance; in fact, it proudly claims the title of the lightest frame available, all while maintaining impeccable style. Aethos: Billions of calculations converge in pursuit of one goal, the ultimate ride.
With this frame as your canvas, you have the perfect starting point to craft your dream ride.
The Aethos frame strikes a harmonious balance of supreme ride feel, featherlight construction, and timeless style, whether charging up steep inclines, navigating technical descents, or enjoying all-day comfort on leisurely coffee rides, the Aethos excels. Specialized achieved this through a meticulous reinvention of traditional road bike shapes, subtly optimising stiffness and balance without compromising weight or durability. Coupled with an entirely new layup and manufacturing process refined over decades, it claims its position as the lightest frame on the market (585g, S-Works, size 56cm). The Aethos isn't just another bike; it marks the dawn of a new era.
Yet, a lightweight frame alone is futile without ride characteristics that inspire confidence, which is why the Aethos achieves the perfect equilibrium of front and rear stiffness paired with exceptional ride quality. By delving into the flex and behaviour of carbon fibre, Specialized have uncovered groundbreaking insights into force distribution within frames. Just a few pedal strokes unveil the sublime standard set by this ride.
Every detail, from derailleur hangers to fork expander plugs, is carefully crafted with considerations of style, weight, and durability, all in pursuit of the perfect ride.