S-Works Aethos - SRAM Red eTap AXS
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$13,500Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Carbon |
Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | RED AXS |
Power Meter | Red AXS |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Dec 2021 · Leon Poultney
We spend time with Specialized's latest lightweight, high-performance road bike that seemingly excels in all areas.
Climbs like a champion
Impossibly light
Stylish
Effortless to ride
The price
Looks better in rowdier colours
Limited wheel options
Lacks aero touches some might demand
May 2021 · James Spender
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
Light and stiff
Incredible climber
Fantastic handling
Clincher-only wheels
Apr 2021 · Benjamin Topf
Hardly any aerodynamic features, cable integration or even mounting points, other than for two bottles: the list of things that the Specialized S-Works Aethos doesn't have is long. Does this reductionist concept work during the test or does this bike not stand a chance against the competition? Find out here.
Balanced and intuitive handling
Most light-footed and willing acceleration in the test
Minimal weight without the usual disadvantages
High level of comfort
Average efficiency on the flats
Limited mounting point
Apr 2021
It sells for $4,800, but it rides like a million bucks.
Jan 2021 · RBA Staff
The battle to be basic and oh so good
Dec 2020 · Liam Cahill
What a bike. If you have the cash and don't care about aero, buy it
Incredible ride
Low weight
Excellent stiffness
Perfect handling
Gets most of the tech from the S-Works
No power meter
Expensive
Oct 2020
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 slightly more standard layup to bring prices starting at less than half of the S-Works’ […]
Oct 2020 · George Scott
Aero is everything, except where the Aethos is concerned
Exceptionally light frame, pin-sharp handling, 32mm tyre clearance, practical build for everyday riding
No tubeless compatibility, minimum £10k pricing
Frame | S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Flake Silver / Red Gold Chameleon Tint/brushed Chrome; Carbon / Red Gold Chameleon/bronze Foil |
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Fork | S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
Stem | S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise |
Handlebar | S-Works Short & Shallow |
Saddle | Body Geometry S-Works Power, Carbon Fiber Rails, Carbon Fiber Base |
Seatpost | Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed |
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Front Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS, braze-on |
Crank | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T |
Power Meter | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35T |
Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t |
Chain | SRAM RED, 12-speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM RED eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | 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 |
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Tires | Front: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm, Rear: Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm |
Last updated July 1