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The Aethos is designed to straddle the line between perfect ride quality, extreme lightweight, and undeniable style.
The Aethos is designed to straddle the line between perfect ride quality, extreme lightweight, and undeniable style.
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Specialized Aethos Comp Rival eTap AXS Carbon Road Bike 2023 in Black

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Specialized Aethos Comp Rival eTap AXS Carbon Road Bike 2023 in Black

Season:2023

Brand:Specialized

Code:321520329998

What if Specialized used every ounce of experience they’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.

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, Specialized have 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 they’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 Specialized 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 fibre, they 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. They’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.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Fact 10r Carbon frame: Lightweight and lively for the best all-round road bike ever designed.
  • SRAM Hydraulic disc brakes: Stop faster, by spending less time on the brakes your average speed will increase for no extra effort.
  • SRAM Rival Etap AXS 24 speed groupset:Precise and reliable shifting with a wide range of gears for any climb or descent.

Full Specification

  • Frame: Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
  • Fork: FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
  • Number of Gears: 24
  • Gear Shifters: SRAM Rival Etap AXS
  • Chainset: SRAM Rival Etap AXS
  • Chainrings: 48/35T
  • Rear Cassette: SRAM Rival 10-36t
  • Chain: SRAM Rival, 12-speed
  • Front Derailleur: SRAM Rival Etap AXS, braze-on
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival Etap AXS
  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA
  • Pedals: Not supplied:Shop pedals here
  • Rims: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h
  • Front Hub: Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc
  • Rear Hub: Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc
  • Front Tyre: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
  • Rear Tyre: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
  • Brakes: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc
  • Handlebars: Specialized Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 70mm reach
  • Handlebar Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • Headset: N/A
  • Stem: Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
  • Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert, Steel Rails
  • Seatpost: Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
  • Accessories: N/A
  • Weight: Not available
Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.

Sizing Guide For Specialized Aethos

Frame Size (cm)Height (cm)Height (Inches)
49155 - 1635'1"- 5'4"
52163 - 1705'4" - 5'7"
54170 - 1755'7" - 5'10"
56175 - 1835'9" - 6'0"
58180 - 1885'11" - 6'2"
61188 - 1966'2" - 6'5"

Geometry Information For SpecializedAethos

495254565861
Crank Length165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length300mm300mm360mm360mm360mm360mm
Stack514mm527mm544mm565mm591mm612mm
Reach375mm380mm384mm395mm402mm408mm
Head Tube Length109mm120mm137mm157mm184mm204mm
Head Tube Angle71.75°72.5°73°73.5°73.5°74°
BB Height266mm266mm268mm268mm268mm268mm
BB Drop74mm74mm72mm72mm72mm72mm
Trail63mm58mm58mm55mm55mm52mm
Fork Length, Full369mm369mm369mm369mm369mm369mm
Fork Rake/Offset47mm47mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center574mm577mm579mm591mm606mm613mm
Chainstay Length410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm
Wheelbase973mm975mm978mm991mm1005mm1012mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal508mm531mm540mm562mm577mm595mm
Bike Standover Height705mm728mm748mm769mm796mm824mm
Seat Tube Length431mm462mm481mm504mm532mm567mm
Seat Tube Angle75.5°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°


Warranty Information for Specialized Bikes and Wheels

Policy TermCoverage for Registered ProductsCoverage if Not Registered

Lifetime warranty* to the original owner against structural defects in material or workmanship on ALL models of Specialized-branded frames and forks

• Includes seatstays and chainstays on full-suspension bikes
• Does not include suspension forks and suspension parts
• Does not include paint and graphics (these are covered below)
Lifetime2 Years
Lifetime warranty* on Roval wheelsLifetime2 Years

Other Specialized-branded products are covered by a two-year warranty

• Paint and graphics on frames and frame set
• Specialized branded components
• Co-branded suspension (BRAIN)
• Motors & Drive systems components on e-bikes
• Equipment
• Helmets
• Shoes
2 Years2 Years

Turbo batteries have a warranty for 2 years or 300 charge cycles— whichever comes first.

2 years2 years

*Register your bike, frameset, or Roval wheels within the first 90 days of purchase for a lifetime warranty to the original owner. For Full warranty policy please visit specialized.com

Sizing Information
Frame Size (cm)Height (cm)Height (Inches)
49155-1635'1" - 5'4"
52163-1705'4" - 5'7"
54170-1755'7" - 5'9"
56175-1805'9" - 5'11
58180-1885'11" - 6'2"
61188-1966'2" - 6'5"
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