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    Category
    RaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRace
    Weight
    16.9 lbs16.8 lbs15.3 lbs14.0 lbs14.0 lbs
    6.8
    6.9
    8.6
    6.8
    8.2
    9.3
    9.4
    9.8
    9.8
    9.2
    7.1
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    6.5
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    105 Di2Rival AXSRival AXSRival AXSUltegra Di2Force eTapUltegra Di2RED AXSDura-Ace Di2Dura-Ace Di2Super RecordRED AXSSuper Record
    Drivetrain
    2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic2 × 11 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 ElectronicElectronic2 × 122 × 12 Electronic
    Power Meter
    NoneNoneRival AXSNoneNoneForce AXSUltegraRed AXS4iiii Precision Pro4iiii Precision ProNoneRed AXSNone
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Aethos Comp - Shimano 105 Di2
    Aethos Comp - Rival eTap AXS
    Aethos Expert
    Aethos Expert – SRAM Rival eTap AXS
    Aethos Pro - Ultegra Di2
    Aethos Pro - SRAM Force eTap AXS
    Aethos Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2
    S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS
    S-Works Aethos - Dura-Ace Di2
    S-Works Aethos – Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
    S-Works Aethos – Campagnolo LTD
    S-Works Aethos LTD – Campagnolo
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    Aethos Comp - Shimano 105 Di2

    41 mph

    Aethos Comp - Rival eTap AXS

    41 mph

    Aethos Expert

    41 mph

    Aethos Pro - SRAM Force eTap AXS

    41 mph

    Aethos Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2

    41 mph

    S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS

    41 mph

    S-Works Aethos - Dura-Ace Di2

    41 mph

    S-Works Aethos – Campagnolo LTD

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Carbon / Abalone over Carbon; Gloss 100% Red Ghost Pearl over Dune White / Dune White

    Fork

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    SRAM DUB BSA 68

    SRAM DUB BSA 68

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    SRAM DUB BSA 68

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    SRAM DUB BSA 68

    Shimano Dura-Ace, BB-R9100

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    CAMPAGNOLO, Threaded

    CeramicSpeed BSA SRAM DUB

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    Stem

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach

    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 123mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 123mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    Roval Alpinist Cockpit, one-piece bar/stem combo, carbon

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails

    Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails

    Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

    S-Works Romin Evo, Sagan LTD

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

    Seatpost

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED

    PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 Di2 7150

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage

    SRAM Force eTAP AXS, 12-speed

    Shimano Ultegra R8150, 12-speed

    SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9250, 12-speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9250, 12-speed

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, 12-speed

    SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 Di2 7150, braze on

    SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on

    SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on

    SRAM Force eTAP AXS, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra R8150, braze-on

    SRAM RED eTAP AXS, braze-on

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9250, braze-on

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, Braze-on

    SRAM RED eTAP AXS, braze-on

    Crank

    FC-R7100, 105, 12-Speed, Holllowtech 2, 50/34T

    SRAM Rival, 48/35 T

    SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35T

    SRAM Rival

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed

    SRAM Force AXS Power Meter, 48/35T

    Shimano Ultegra R81000 with 4iiiis Power Meter, 52/36T

    SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, HollowTech II, 12-speed with 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided powermeter, 52/36T

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, HollowTech II, 12-speed with 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided powermeter

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, 12-speed, 48/32T

    SRAM RED AXS Power Meter

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, 12-speed

    Power Meter

    SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35T

    SRAM Force AXS Power Meter, 48/35T

    Shimano Ultegra R81000 with 4iiiis Power Meter, 52/36T

    SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, HollowTech II, 12-speed with 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided powermeter, 52/36T

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, HollowTech II, 12-speed with 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided powermeter

    SRAM RED AXS Power Meter

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 Di2 7170

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    SRAM Force eTap AXS

    Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc

    SRAM Red eTap AXS

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9270, hydraulic disc

    Shimano Dura-Ace R9270, hydraulic disc

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record

    SRAM Red eTap AXS Hydraulic

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-34t

    SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t

    SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t

    SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-30t

    SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10-33t

    Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-30t

    SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-speed, 11-30t

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-speed, 11-30t

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, 12-speed, 10-29t

    SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, 12-speed, 10-29t

    Chain

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed w/ quick link

    SRAM Rival 12-speed

    SRAM Rival 12-speed

    SRAM Rival 12-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    SRAM Force 12-speed

    Shimano M8100, 12-speed w/ quick link

    SRAM RED 12-speed

    Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed w/ quick link

    Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed w/ quick link

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, 12-speed

    SRAM RED 12-speed

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano 105 R7170, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105 R7170, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Force eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Force eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano Dura-Ace 9200, Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace 9200, Hydraulic Disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9200, Hydraulic Disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, Hydraulic Disc, Rear: CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, Hydraulic Disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    CAMPAGNOLO Super Record, Hydraulic Disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT R470 Disc, Rear: DT R470 Disc

    Front: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples., Rear: DT Swiss R470 rim, 20mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples.

    Front: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, Rear: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim

    Front: Roval Alpinist CL, 21H, Rear: Roval Alpinist CL, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

    Front: Roval Alpinist CL, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Alpinist CL, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

    Front: Roval Alpinist CL II, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Roval Alpinist CL II, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Tubeless Ready

    Front: Roval Alpinist CLX, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 21h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Alpinist CLX, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

    Front: Roval Alpinist CLX, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 21h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Alpinist CLX, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

    Front: CAMPAGNOLO Hyperon Ultra, 21mm internal carbon rim, 37mm depth, tubeless ready, Rear: CAMPAGNOLO Hyperon Ultra, 21mm internal carbon rim, 37mm depth, tubeless ready

    Front: Roval Alpinist CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 21h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Alpinist CLX, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

    Tires

    Front: Turbo Pro, 700x28, Rear: Turbo Pro, 700x28

    Front: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm

    S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

    Front: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm, Rear: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm

    Front: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm, Rear: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm

    Front: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm, Rear: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm

    S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm

    Front: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm, Rear: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm

    Front: Turbo Cotton - Black Sidewall, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton - Black Sidewall, 320 TPI, 700x26mm

    S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm

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