Specialized Aethos Pro SRAM Force eTap AXS Disc Carbon Road Bike

The Aethos Pro Force AXS Road Bike by Specialized - Focus on ride quality

The Specialized Aethos Pro is a road bike equipped with electronic SRAM Force eTap 2x12-speed components including power meter, based on a very lightweight carbon frame for disc brakes. 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 Roval wheels combine to create a stylish whole, 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:

56 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 length, 44 mm offset, 55 mm trail, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle

Stem:

Specialized Pro SL, aluminium, 4 screws

Handlebars:

Specialized S-Works Short & Shallow, aluminium, 75 mm reach, 125 mm drop, with Di2 opening

Headset:

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

Seatpost:

Roval Alpinist Carbon

Saddle:

Specialized Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails

Crank:

SRAM Force AXS Powermeter, SRAM DUB BSA 68, 35-48 T

Pedals:

none

Brakes:

SRAM Red eTap AXS, hydraulic disc brake

Shift/Brake lever:

SRAM Force eTap AXS

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed

Front Derailleur:

SRAM Force eTap AXS, braze-on

Cassette:

SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10-33 T

Chain:

SRAM Force 12-speed

Wheels:

Roval Alpinist CL, carbon rims, 21 mm jaw width, 33 mm rim depth, Win Tunnel Engineered + DT for Roval 350 hubs + DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

Tyres:

Specialized S-Works Turbo, 120 tpi, folding tyre, 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 on steep climbs and technical descents
• all-day comfort on long journeys
• designed exclusively for electronic shifting
• Supacaz Super Sticky Kush handlebar tape
• Specialized Turbo Ultralight tubes with 48 mm SV valves

Technology:

FACT™
FACT is an acronym for " Functional Advanced Composite Technology" and summarises all the know-how that Specialized has in the use 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:

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

Stem Length:

100 mm

Handlebar Width:

42 cm

Crank Arm Length:

172.5 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Manufacturer Numbers:

carbon-flake silver-gloss black fork fade:

97222-11

maroon-black tint edge fade:

97222-10

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.

Contents:

• 1 x Specialized Aethos Pro SRAM Force eTap AXS Disc Carbon Road Bike