2022 Specialized S-Works Aethos Dura-Ace Di2 Road Bike

2022 SPECIALIZED S-WORKS AETHOS DURA-ACE DI2 ROAD BIKE
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. By reinventing the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, Specialized have 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 they’ve perfected over multiple decades and you have the lightest frame out there (585g, 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 they’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 fibre, Specialized were able to discover groundbreaking findings about how forces flow through frames. Just a few pedal strokes and you’ll realise 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. It is also spec’d with Roval’s all-new Alpinist carbon seatpost and wheels, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.

SPECIFICATION :
Frame
S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork
S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Handlebars
S-Works Short & Shallow, 123mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
Stem
S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Tape
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
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
Front Brake
Shimano Dura-Ace R9270, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
Shimano Dura-Ace R9270, hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace R9270, hydraulic disc
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace R9250, braze-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace R9250, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-speed, 11-30t
Crankset
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, HollowTech II, 12-speed with 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided powermeter
Chainrings
52/36T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Dura-Ace, BB-R9100
Chain
Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-speed
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