Bought the Aethos Pro, said no to the blush color 10 times, and then bought it anyways. Now I love it. This bike is like cheating!! It flies, it never seems to wear me out. Super smooth, fun, and has plenty of aerodynamics. The SRAMs are perfect for this bike. After a month I still have a smile on my face every single time. Think I may keep this bike for a long time. Sorry Specialized, it may be a while before my next purchase.

Just a week (and four rides) into the Aethos Pro but I can truly say I think Specialized has hit the mark again - at least for me. I've got a few older S-Works road bikes but admit I couldn't get over the 5 figure hump for an Aethos S-Works. But the Pro is everything I wanted. Compared to even my 2011 Roubaix, it is lighter and significantly more ""sprightly."" It's the best climbing bike I have ever ridden but is also plenty fast - particularly for quick punches. Still at almost 60 years old, I wanted a bike for what I call ""smell the roses"" rides and that is exactly what I think Specialized had in mind. Well done.

I picked this bike up from my local Specialized dealer about three weeks ago. I went in expecting to leave with a Tarmac SL7 but after talking to the sales guy he convinced me to take a demo ride...glad I did! Coming from a really firm Spanish climbing bike, the ride profile is night and day different in a great way. The handling and compliance make riding an effortless experience and the Roval Alpinist CL wheels compliment accordingly. The SRAM groupset and Alpinist cockpit are also solid. If I had to knit-pick one or two things it would be the lack of an included power meter and the Murano blue finish...it is good but not great. If you want a bike that is fun and has you wanting more, look no further.