The Specialized Aethos Comp Rival AXS Road Bike - Ride quality perfected

The Aethos Comp from Specialized is a road bike equipped with electronic SRAM Rival eTap 2x12-speed components, based on an extremely lightweight disc carbon frame. This ensures a perfect riding experience, efficiency and comfort, no matter how long the ride is and whether you're going uphill or downhill. In its development, the engineers have used the latest technologies to modify round tube shapes in such a way that cuts down on superfluous material and increases rigidity. In keeping with the Rider First Engineered™ philosophy, Specialized has taken into account the optimal carbon layup for each individual frame size. Complementing the AXS groupset, Specialized attachments and DT Swiss wheels combine to create a stylish package where the focus is not on winning, but on flow and the feeling of freedom.

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Specifications:

Application:

Road

Wheel Size:

28"

Sizes:

52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm

Frame Material:

carbon (10r)

Fork Material:

Carbon

Components:

Frame:

Specialized Aethos, FACT™ Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle

Fork:

Specialized Aethos, FACT Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 369 mm installation length, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle

Stem:

Specialized Pro SL, aluminium, 4 screws

Handlebars:

Specialized Shallow Drop, aluminium 6061, 70 x 125 mm, 31.8 mm clamp

Headset:

Specialized S202500012 (41.8 x 30.5 x 8 top, 49.5 x 40.5 x 6.5 bottom)

Seatpost:

Roval Alpinist Carbon

Saddle:

Specialized Body Geometry Power Comp

Crank:

SRAM Rival, 35-48 T, SRAM DUB BSA bottom bracket

Pedals:

none

Brakes:

SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc brake

Shift/Brake lever:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed

Front Derailleur:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS, braze-on

Cassette:

SRAM Rival XG-1250, 12-speed, 10-36 T

Chain:

SRAM Rival, 12-speed

Wheels:

DT Swiss R470, 20 mm jaw width, Tubeless Ready, 24 holes + Specialized Center Lock Disc thru-axle hubs, fully sealed, aluminium freehub + DT Swiss Champion 14 G stainless steel spokes + DT Swiss brass nipples

Tyres:

Specialized Turbo Pro folding tyre, 60 tpi, BlackBelt puncture protection, 700 x 26 mm

Approved For:

Weight Limit:

109 kg (rider + gear)

Rotor Size (max.):

160 mm

Chainrings:

2-speed

Features:

• perfect combination of ultimate riding feel, light weight and incomparable style
• balance of stiffness and exceptional ride quality
• developed with the help of supercomputer simulations
• saves on weight thanks to conical modification of round tube shapes
• efficient acceleration in steep climbs and technical descents
• all-day comfort on long journeys
• designed exclusively for electronic shifting
• Supacaz Super Sticky Kush handlebar tape
• inner tubes with 48 mm Presta valve

Technology:

FACT™
FACT is an acronym for " Functional Advanced Composite Technology" and summarises all the expertise that Specialized holds in the field of carbon fibre. It is a holistic approach, which primarily concerns the bike frames, but is found in many components such as handlebars, stems, saddles etc. The starting point is always the awareness for the needs of riders and the capability to fulfil them. Next, the selection of fibres, resins and fabric layers takes place; in this process the quality of the carbon and the arrangement of the fibre layers play an important role. It is important to find the right set-up for the project at hand and the intended location or rather the area of application. It is often necessary to differentiate from model to model at several points. In the final step, attention is paid to processing the material in a way that allows the desired advantages in terms of low weight, rigidity and stability to be achieved.

Rider-First Engineered™
Rider-First Engineered describes the design approach used by Specialized to precisely match each frame size to the target group. Simply put, smaller frames for smaller riders are built in a different way than larger frames for larger riders. This is done on the basis of performance parameters determined in practical tests, taking into account the forces acting on different areas of the bike when riders of different sizes ride it. Based on this analysis, the optimum tube dimensions and the appropriate carbon fibre covering for the respective frame size are determined. This way you can be sure that no matter what your height is, you will receive a bike that delivers optimal and controllable performance suited to your size.

Supercomputer Simulations
In the beginning stages of development for the Specialized Aethos was the theory that the shape of a frame makes all difference in ride quality. To get to the bottom of this, elaborate simulations performed in a virtual testing environment were utilised. 100,000 frame designs, each with different degrees of bottom bracket stiffness, both head tube stiffness and overall stiffness were calculated by supercomputers. From the vast amount of resulting data, an optimal riding form was gradually developed by adding more filters. The result is a super-light frame with a smaller diameter bottom bracket and seat tube than conventional models. Elongated tapered sections were incorporated into the tubes, allowing for a significant reduction in carbon layers (minus 11% compared to the S-Works Tarmac SL6) and therefore weight. Thanks to the widening of the top tube and down tube and a matching connection to the bottom bracket and seatstays, the result was a stable, perfectly balanced machine that provides the ultimate riding experience.

Geometry:

52 cm:

Recommended Height:

163 - 170 cm

Stack:

527 mm

Reach:

380 mm

Seat Tube Length:

462 mm

Top Tube Length:

531 mm

Head Tube Length:

120 mm

Chainstay Length:

410 mm

Wheelbase:

975 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

266 mm

BB Drop:

74 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

72.5°

Standover Height:

728 mm

Fork Offset:

47 mm

Trail:

58 mm

Stem Length:

90 mm

Handlebar Width:

40 cm

Crank Arm Length:

170.0 mm

Saddle width:

155 mm

Seatpost length:

300 mm

54 cm:

Recommended Height:

170 - 175 cm

Stack:

544 mm

Reach:

384 mm

Seat Tube Length:

481 mm

Top Tube Length:

540 mm

Head Tube Length:

137 mm

Chainstay Length:

410 mm

Wheelbase:

978 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

268 mm

BB Drop:

72 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

73°

Standover Height:

748 mm

Fork Offset:

44 mm

Trail:

58 mm

Stem Length:

100 mm

Handlebar Width:

42 cm

Crank Arm Length:

172.5 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

360 mm

56 cm:

Recommended Height:

175 - 180 cm

Stack:

565 mm

Reach:

395 mm

Seat Tube Length:

504 mm

Top Tube Length:

562 mm

Head Tube Length:

157 mm

Chainstay Length:

410 mm

Wheelbase:

991 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

268 mm

BB Drop:

72 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.5°

Head Tube Angle:

73.5°

Standover Height:

769 mm

Fork Offset:

44 mm

Trail:

55 mm

Stem Length:

100 mm

Handlebar Width:

42 cm

Crank Arm Length:

172.5 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

360 mm

58 cm:

Recommended Height:

180 - 188 cm

Stack:

591 mm

Reach:

402 mm

Seat Tube Length:

532 mm

Top Tube Length:

577 mm

Head Tube Length:

184 mm

Chainstay Length:

410 mm

Wheelbase:

1005 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

268 mm

BB Drop:

72 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.5°

Head Tube Angle:

73.5°

Standover Height:

796 mm

Fork Offset:

44 mm

Trail:

55 mm

Stem Length:

110 mm

Handlebar Width:

44 cm

Crank Arm Length:

175.0 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

360 mm

61 cm:

Recommended Height:

188 - 196 cm

Stack:

612 mm

Reach:

408 mm

Seat Tube Length:

567 mm

Top Tube Length:

595 mm

Head Tube Length:

204 mm

Chainstay Length:

410 mm

Wheelbase:

1012 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

268 mm

BB Drop:

72 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73°

Head Tube Angle:

74°

Standover Height:

824 mm

Fork Offset:

44 mm

Trail:

52 mm

Stem Length:

110 mm

Handlebar Width:

44 cm

Crank Arm Length:

175.0 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

360 mm

Manufacturer Numbers:

gloss clay-pearl:

97222-50

satin carbon-teal tint fade-flake silver:

97222-51

metallic moss-gold-carbon:

97222-53

Shipping Notice:

The shipment is sent pre-assembled by a forwarding agent.
The delivery time is extended by 2-5 days, depending on the overall volume of orders.
For individual consultation, please contact our customer service team.

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