The Porsche 911 of Road Bikes | 2022 Specialized Aethos Pro Feature Review

Specialized has really got something here with the new 2022 Specialized Aethos Pro eTap Force road bike. It perfectly slots in where someone wants the best, but not to be "that guy" out on a ride. With minimal branding and an exceedly light frame, this is one hell of a road bike recipe.
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0:00 Specialized Aethos Pro eTap AXS
0:34 Specialized Aethos
2:06 Aethos Frameset
4:04 SRAM eTap AXS Force
5:46 Carbon Cockpit
6:53 Alpinist Wheels & S-Works Tires
8:00 Aethos Pro Weight

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Specs and Info:
The Aethos line promises three things—exceptional light weight, perfectly-balanced ride characteristics, and undeniable style—and this Aethos pro is no exception. Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing—the perfect ride.

Spec'd with SRAM's intuitive Force eTAP AXS that delivers clean, crisp shifts and Roval's Alpinist wheels mated to DT Swiss 350 hubs and your left with a no-fuss build that delivers, mile after mile.

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. But how, you ask? By reinventing the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, we’ve 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 we’ve perfected over multiple decades and you have the lightest frame out there (585 grams, 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 we’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 fiber, we were able to discover groundbreaking findings about how forces flow through frames. Just a few pedal strokes and you’ll realize 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. We’ve also spec’d it with Roval’s all-new Alpinist carbon seatpost and wheels, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.

Frame Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Rims/Wheels Roval Alpinist CL, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
Tires S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700c x 26
Crankset SRAM FC Force DUB, 12-speed
Chain SRAM Force, 12-speed
Front Derailleur SRAM Force eTAP AXS, braze-on
Rear Derailleur SRAM Force eTAP AXS, 12-speed
Handlebars S-Works Short & Shallow
Tape/Grips Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Stem Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Brakes SRAM Force eTAP, hydraulic disc
Pedals Sold separately
Saddle Body Geometry Power Pro, Hollow Titanium Rails, Carbon Fiber Base
Seat Post Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

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