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Ride the S-Works Aethos 2 SRAM Red AXS Road Bike, the world’s lightest production road frame. Lightweight FACT 12r carbon, SRAM RED AXS, and Roval Alpinist CLX III wheels deliver exceptional performance, precision, and comfort on UK climbs like Box Hill and scenic rides across the Yorkshire Dales.
Ride the S-Works Aethos 2 SRAM Red AXS Road Bike, the world’s lightest production road frame. Lightweight FACT 12r carbon, SRAM RED AXS, and Roval Alpinist CLX III wheels deliver exceptional performance, precision, and comfort on UK climbs like Box Hill and scenic rides across the Yorkshire Dales.
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2026 S-Works Aethos 2 SRAM Red AXS Road Bike - Sandstone Metallic

£11,499.00
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2026 S-Works Aethos 2 SRAM Red AXS Road Bike - Sandstone Metallic

Season:2026

Brand:Specialized

Code:42215635466405

S-Works Aethos 2 SRAM Red AXS Road Bike | Ultimate Lightweight Performance for Road Cycling

Experience the pinnacle of road cycling performance with the S-Works Aethos 2 SRAM Red AXS Road Bike. With a 595g FACT 12r carbon frame, this is the lightest production road bike frame in the world, engineered for exceptional stiffness, responsive handling, and supreme ride comfort. Designed for performance road riding and endurance events, the Aethos 2 delivers a transcendent, pure road feel whether you’re attacking Box Hill or the climbs of the Yorkshire Dales, or enjoying long-distance rides along the Camel Trail or South Downs Way.

  • Lightweight 595g FACT 12r carbon frameset for unmatched road performance
  • SRAM RED AXS wireless electronic drivetrain for smooth, precise shifting
  • Roval Alpinist CLX III wheels and integrated cockpit for aero efficiency
  • Endurance-oriented performance geometry with enhanced tire clearance
  • Perfect for UK road routes like Box Hill, Cat and Fiddle, Yorkshire Dales, Camel Trail, and South Downs Way
  • Total weight: 5.98kg (56cm)

The S-Works Aethos 2 pairs its lightweight frame with SRAM RED AXS wireless electronic shifting, offering precise, effortless gear changes, while Roval Alpinist CLX III wheels and integrated cockpit provide aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight responsiveness. Increased tire clearance and fit-enhancing geometry ensure control and comfort on technical descents, twisty climbs, and rolling UK backroads.

Every detail, from FACT 12r carbon layup to derailleur hangers and integrated cockpit design, has been engineered to balance weight, durability, and ride quality, making the Aethos 2 a dream bike for club rides, Gran Fondos, and iconic UK cycling challenges. With a total build weight of just 5.98kg (56cm), it’s ready to accelerate, climb, and descend with precision and confidence.


SRAM Red AXS

The SRAM RED AXS is the flagship wireless electronic groupset designed for road bikes, offering precision shifting, high performance, and advanced connectivity. Featuring 12-speed gearing, an integrated power meter option, and AXS app compatibility, SRAM RED AXS delivers effortless, crisp gear changes in all conditions. Lightweight and durable, this premium groupset provides road cyclists, racers, and endurance riders with enhanced efficiency, control, and reliability, making it a top choice for high-performance road cycling and competitive racing.

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
  • Saddle
    S-Works Power with Mirror
  • Seatpost
    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost, light weight clamp
  • Handlebars
    Roval Alpinist Cockpit II, Integrated Bar/Stem
  • Seat Binder
    Specialized Alloy, 30.0mm, titanium bolt
  • Tape
    Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • Front Brake
    SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc
  • Rear Brake
    SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc
  • Chain
    SRAM RED 12-speed
  • Cassette
    SRAM RED XG-1290 E1, 12-speed, 10-33t
  • Bottom Bracket
    SRAM DUB BSA 68
  • Shift Levers
    SRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc
  • Front Derailleur
    SRAM RED AXS E1, braze-on
  • Rear Derailleur
    SRAM RED AXS E1
  • Crankset
    SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35
  • Inner Tubes
    700x25-35, 50mm Presta Valve, TPU
  • Front Tyre
    S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tyre, 700x28c
  • Rear Tyre
    S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tyre, 700x28c
  • Front Wheel
    Roval Alpinist CLX III, Tubeless, 33mm depth, 26.5 width, and 21mm internal width carbon rim, Roval LF21-F 21H hub with Sinc Ceramic Bearings, Roval by ARRIS Composite Aero Spoke with Ti end fittings
  • Rear Wheel
    Roval Alpinist CLX III, Tubeless, 33mm depth, 26.5 width, and 21mm internal width carbon rim, Roval LF19-R 24H hub with Sinc Ceramic Bearings, Roval by ARRIS Composite Aero Spoke with Ti end fittings
  • Weight
    5.98 kg (13 lb, 2.9 oz), tubeless
  • 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 bike 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
Crank Length165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width380mm380mm400mm400mm420mm420mm
Stem Length80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length300mm300mm360mm360mm360mm360mm
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