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2022 S-Works Aethos

SRAM Red eTap AXS

5

6 Reviews

Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for racing. Grand Tour top steps, Classic’s Monuments—they’re…

#1 Again: 2023 Gran Fondo Awards
Voted Best Brand 5 Years in a Row

#1 Again: 2023 Gran Fondo Awards

The riders have spoken! For the fifth year in a row, Specialized has been crowned the #1 “Drop Bar Bike Brand” in the prestigious Gran Fondo Best Brand Awards for 2023. We innovate for riders, and year after year, our bikes are loved by the most discerning riders. Thank you!

S-Works Aethos LTD
All-New SRAM RED AXS

S-Works Aethos LTD

The lightest production bike in the world meets the lightest disc brake groupset ever, the all-new SRAM RED AXS. Add a gorgeous, limited Glacial Metallic color with custom Roval graphics, silver accents, and the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 cycling computer. These lightweights will be in heavy demand, with only 100 worldwide, each individually numbered.

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Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for racing. Grand Tour top steps, Classic’s Monuments—they’re in our DNA. But sometimes riding simply to ride, riding for the love of riding, is just what we need. And this is what the Aethos lives for. Sure, it’s given nothing up to performance, and happens to be the lightest frame out there, but with no compromise to style. Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing—the perfect ride.

Top off the world’s lightest frame with SRAM’s 12-speed RED eTAP AXS groupset and Roval’s featherweight Alpinist wheels and you’re left with a perfectly balanced top-tier ride that gives up nothing in the name of performance.

  • 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, we’ve 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 we’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.
  • 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, we’ve 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 we’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 we’ve 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 fiber, we 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.
  • A featherweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring ride characteristics, which is why we’ve 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 fiber, we 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. We’ve also spec’d it with Roval’s all-new Alpinist carbon seatpost and wheels, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.

Technical Specifications

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Frameset

Frame

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

Suspension

Fork

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

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM Red eTap AXS

Front Derailleur

SRAM RED eTAP AXS, braze-on

Rear Derailleur

SRAM RED eTAP AXS, 12-speed

Cassette

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

Chain

SRAM RED 12-speed

Crankset

SRAM RED AXS Power Meter

Chainrings

48/35T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 68

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel

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

Rear Wheel

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

Front Tire

Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm

Rear Tire

Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm

Inner Tubes

Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve

Cockpit

Tape

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Stem

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

Handlebars

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

Saddle

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

SeatPost

Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, 30.0mm, titanium bolt

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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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 Centre574mm577mm579mm591mm606mm613mm
Chainstay Length410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm
Wheelbase973mm975mm978mm991mm1005mm1012mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal508mm531mm540mm562mm577mm595mm
Bike Standover Height705mm728mm748mm769mm796mm824mm
Seat Tube Length431mm462mm481mm504mm532mm567mm
Seat Tube Angle75.5°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

5

6 Reviews

 

Last Bike I'm buying

This bike has everything for me: Comfort, performance and excellent handling. Its not cheap but worth every penny.

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Yes!

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Patrick

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This bike is incredible. I

This bike is incredible. I was weary of making the jump into such a high-end bike, but this thing puts a stupid smile on your face that won't go away. So fast!

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Yes!

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The Aethos has me re-examining

The Aethos has me re-examining my thoughts about aero bikes. I truly love riding this machine. The acceleration and ride qualities are amazing. I still hold out for a return of the Venge, but, for those who ride in hillier conditions or would prefer a single quiver, you owe it to yourself to add this bicycle to the list of potential candidates of your next bike

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RICHARD A.

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The S-Works Aethos is everything

The S-Works Aethos is everything they say it is… super light, super comfortable, effortless climbing in these Santa Monica Mountains, clean design…this bike is amazing! I love everything about it and feel like it was made just for me. The guys at THE HUB in Westlake Village are the best! They were spot on in helping me pick the best bike for ME!!!!

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Sold a Tarmac Disc Pro

Sold a Tarmac Disc Pro in order to save nearly three pounds for all the climbs in our area. First few rides have been fantastic. Initial concerns about loss of Tarmac's "aero capabilities" on the flats were quickly put to rest. This bike rolls so smooth it might even be faster on the flats. I haven't put it through a long day with multiple hard climbs yet but I can't wait to do so. I love the understated graphics, classic look and familiar geometry (to the Tarmac). It took very little time to adjust the fit. This will be my roadie for many years.

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Yes!

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Eric W.

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Unbelievable bike, Specialized has created

Unbelievable bike, Specialized has created the ultimate ride as advertised. Rides that are 5 hours fell like 2.

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