The creation of the Specialized S-Works Aethos road bike started with one question “What if?”What if there was a bike focused around the purest imaginable road riding experience? A bike to maximize the timeless moments where everything disappears, where human and machine become one.There are riders out there that yearn for more than racing, that see the experiences of the open road as an equivalent to toeing a start line. The demands of this sophisticated rider equal that of any racer, for where racers want for speed, these riders demand a package that accounts for everything else, too. Sprightly climbs towards the clouds, wicked descents on the other side, they demand superior handling and an unrivaled ride from a bike that’s the epitome of quality, performance, and style.THE NEW MODERN ROAD BIKEThe Aethos represents a new way of thinking about how to engineer a bicycle frame. As with all Specialized production framesm it must undergo stringent testing to ensure it meets the highest quality and safety standards. The Aethos frame is exceptionally durable, even as a lightweight bicycle thanks to the optimization of the tube shapes and carbon fibre lay up.The FACT 12R frames are only compatible with electronic drivetrains, while the FACT 10R frames are compatible with both elctronic and mechanical drivetrains.TECHNOLOGYPerfection is in the detail. From dropout’s to derailleur hanger, no gram was overlooked. Yet delivering the same prestigous and planted ride quality. We all know a light, stiff and balanced bike is magic at the pedals. The result, however, is the lightest disc road bike frame ever produced. No gimmick builds and a weight as light as 5.9kg. The Aethos is very illegal in some racing circles, yet it’s still rated for a 275 pound rider (19.6 stone) and possesses all the telopathic handling, response and stifness targets that youve come to expect from every Specialized Bike.BREAKING THE RULESWhile the creation and endeavor would allow everythin that the engineers at Specialized have learned about making bikes over. the last half-century, the goal was not to adhere to any of the preconceived motions around building them.Accidentally (on purpose) we went lighter than the rules allow. Let’s not forget riding bikes is supposed to be fun. As well versed in the norms of cycling culture and are in the rules of the UCI, neither of these confines would have any bearing on our process. We see creating the instrument of transcendent bike experiences as being far more important.”The 2021 Specialized S-Works Aethos Di2 Features:Frame: S-Works Aethos FACT 12R Premium Carbon Fibre, Rider First Engineered™. Electronic Cable Routing only. Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc calliper mounting.Groupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150 Electronic grouset. With HollowTech 2, 52T/36T Double chainring crankset incl. Dual-sided Powermeter.Brakeset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9170 Hydraulic flat-mount disc brake system.Wheels:Roval Alpinist CLX 33m Carbon rims, with 21mm internal width. DT Swiss Aerolite spokes on Roval AFD 21H front / 24H rear hub set.Finishing Kit:S-Works Short & Shallow Handlebars, ergonomic drop, paired with S-Works SL Alloy 6° rise stem, with titanium bolts.Roval Alpinist carbon seatpost 0° setback.Tyres:Specialized Turboo Cotton tyres, 320Tpi pattern, with Tan sidewall, 700c x 26mm width.”
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