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S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r carbon road bike frameset with an ultra-light 595g frame, FACT 12r fork, and Roval Alpinist seatpost. The lightest production road frame designed for climbing performance, endurance riding, and custom high-end road bike builds.
S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r carbon road bike frameset with an ultra-light 595g frame, FACT 12r fork, and Roval Alpinist seatpost. The lightest production road frame designed for climbing performance, endurance riding, and custom high-end road bike builds.
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2026 S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon Road Bike Frameset - RTP Raw Carbon

£4,999.00
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2026 S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon Road Bike Frameset - RTP Raw Carbon

Season:2026

Brand:Specialized

Code:42215675466392

The S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon Road Bike Frameset represents the pinnacle of lightweight road bike engineering, delivering unmatched ride quality, responsiveness, and performance for serious road cyclists. Featuring an incredibly light 595g FACT 12r carbon frame, the Aethos 2 is widely regarded as the lightest production road bike frame in the world, designed to provide the ultimate balance of stiffness, compliance, and efficiency.

  • Ultra-light 595g FACT 12r carbon road bike frame
  • FACT 12r carbon fork for precise steering and control
  • Performance endurance geometry for climbing and long-distance rides
  • Increased tyre clearance for improved comfort and versatility
  • Includes Roval Alpinist carbon seatpost
  • Ideal for building a custom lightweight road bike or climbing bike

Built for riders who want the purest connection to the road, the S-Works Aethos 2 frameset is engineered to disappear beneath you, offering sublime handling, smooth power transfer, and exceptional climbing performance. Whether you're building your dream lightweight climbing bike, endurance road bike, or premium custom road setup, the Aethos 2 provides the perfect foundation for high-performance road cycling.

The frame features refined performance-endurance geometry and increased tyre clearance, allowing riders to enjoy greater comfort, versatility, and control across varied road conditions. The frameset includes a FACT 12r carbon fork and Roval Alpinist carbon seatpost, ensuring the same lightweight performance and premium ride feel expected from an S-Works level road bike platform.

Designed with cutting-edge carbon layup techniques and Specialized’s decades of frame-building expertise, the S-Works Aethos 2 frameset offers a unique combination of ultra-low weight, responsive handling, and timeless road bike aesthetics, making it the perfect starting point for a custom lightweight performance road bike build.


Contact us to discuss building your dream S-Works Aethos Road Bike to give you the freedom to choose a spec that suits you and your rides.


Build the lightest, most refined performance road bike with the S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon Frameset, crafted for riders who love the ride above all else.

Technical Information
  • Frame
    S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Hidden Cable Routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
  • Fork
    S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
  • Seatpost
    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost, light weight clamp
  • Seat Binder
    Specialized Alloy, 30.0mm, titanium bolt
  • Weight
    1.24 kg (2 lb, 11.7 oz)
  • Weight Size
    56cm
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying. Please note that this frame does not come with pedals.
Sizing Information

SIZING

Size in ft5'1" - 5'4"5'4" - 5'7"5'7" - 5'9"5'9" - 5'11"5'11" - 6'2"6'2" - 6'5"
Size in cm155 - 163cm163 - 170cm170- 175cm175 - 180cm180 - 188cm188 - 196cm
Bike Size495254565861

GEOMETRY

Size49cm52cm54cm56cm58cm61cm
BB Drop76.5mm76.5mm75mm75mm73.5mm73.5mm
BB Height265.5mm265.5mm267mm267mm268.5mm268.5mm
Bike Standover Height719mm737mm759mm779mm805mm834mm
Chainstay Length410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm
Fork Length, Full372mm372mm372mm372mm372mm372mm
Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm47mm47mm47mm
Front Centre581mm584mm594mm599mm614mm621mm
Head Tube Angle71.4°72.1°72.5°73°73°73.5°
Head Tube Length114mm128mm150mm169mm198mm218mm
Reach373mm377mm384mm391mm398mm404mm
Seat Tube Angle75.5°74.5°74°74°74°74°
Seat Tube Length450mm470mm490mm510mm535mm570mm
Stack522mm538mm559mm580mm606mm627mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal508mm526mm544mm557mm572mm584mm
Trail62mm58mm55mm55mm55mm52mm
Wheelbase978mm981mm992mm998mm1013mm1020mm
Seatpost Length300mm300mm360mm360mm360mm360mm
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