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The Specialized Aethos Road Bike masterfully blends ride quality, ultra-lightweight design, and striking style., giving you the perfect ride.
The Specialized Aethos Road Bike masterfully blends ride quality, ultra-lightweight design, and striking style., giving you the perfect ride.
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Shop Soiled: 2025 S-Works Aethos LTD SRAM Red AXS Road Bike - 54cm

£9,999.00 £12,500.00 20% off
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Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

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Shop Soiled: 2025 S-Works Aethos LTD SRAM Red AXS Road Bike - 54cm

Season:2025

Brand:Specialized

Code:97224-0554 SS 6332U

Bike is brand new but may have cosmetic damage. No manuals or pedals supplied.

Please contact 01752 849315 for details/images.

Specialized Aethos Road Bike: The Ultimate Ride for Pure Cycling Enthusiasts

At Specialized, racing is in Specialized's DNA - Grand Tours, Classics, and Monuments all bear their mark. Sometimes, however, it's about riding for the love of it, just you, the bike, and the road ahead. Enter the Specialized Aethos Road Bike, a masterpiece designed for those who ride simply for the joy of cycling. While it’s engineered with performance in mind, the Aethos offers much more, combining the lightest frame on the market with unmatched style and sophistication.

Aethos: Engineered for the Perfect Ride

The Aethos road bike is the result of billions of calculations, all focused on one goal: delivering the perfect ride. It’s not just the lightest production frame available, it’s built without any compromise to performance. Now, paired with the all-new SRAM RED AXS disc brake groupset, the Aethos brings you the lightest disc brake system ever made. Add to that the stunning limited-edition Glacial Metallic finish, complete with custom Roval graphics, silver detailing, and the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 cycling computer, and you have a bike that will be in heavy demand, especially with only 100 units available worldwide, each individually numbered.

Unmatched Ride Quality and Innovation

The Aethos frame strikes the perfect balance of ride feel, weight, and style. Whether you’re accelerating on steep climbs, descending challenging terrain, or enjoying long days in the saddle, the Aethos performs at the highest level. This was achieved by subtly reengineering the classic road bike shape to optimise stiffness and balance without increasing weight or compromising durability. The result is the lightest frame on the market at just 585g (S-Works, size 56cm), thanks to a revolutionary carbon fibre layup perfected over decades.

Precision and Balance in Every Pedal Stroke

A lightweight frame alone isn’t enough, riders need confidence and control. That’s why the Aethos is designed with a meticulous balance of front and rear stiffness for exceptional handling and ride quality. Through advanced carbon fibre analysis, Specialized have discovered new ways to channel forces through the frame, resulting in a ride that feels incredibly responsive and smooth. Just a few pedal strokes will convince you that the Aethos sets a new standard in road cycling.

Attention to Detail and Premium Components

Every aspect of the Aethos has been crafted with style, performance, and durability in mind. From the derailleur hangers to the fork expander plug, each component has been carefully designed to minimize weight and maximise ride quality. To further enhance the experience, Specialized have equipped the Aethos with Roval’s Alpinist carbon seatpost and wheels, reducing weight and improving overall performance.

In the pursuit of the perfect ride, the Specialized Aethos is a breakthrough in road cycling. Whether you're a competitive racer or a passionate enthusiast, this bike is more than just a piece of equipment, it’s the future of road cycling, built for those who demand the best.

Technical Information
  • 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, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
  • STEM
    Roval Alpinist, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
  • TAPE
    Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • SADDLE
    S-Works Power with Mirror
  • SEATPOST
    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
  • SEAT BINDER
    Specialized Alloy, 30.0mm, titanium bolt
  • FRONT BRAKE
    NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc
  • REAR BRAKE
    NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc
  • FRONT DERAILLEUR
    NEW SRAM RED AXS, braze-on
  • REAR DERAILLEUR
    NEW SRAM RED AXS, 12-speed
  • CRANKSET
    NEW SRAM RED AXS Power Meter
  • CHAIN
    NEW SRAM RED 12-speed
  • CASSETTE
    NEW SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t
  • BOTTOM BRACKET
    SRAM DUB BSA 68
  • SHIFT LEVERS
    NEW SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc
  • CHAINRINGS
    48/35T
  • FRONT WHEEL
    Roval Alpinist CLX, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 21h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
  • REAR WHEEL
    Roval Alpinist CLX, Tubeless, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
  • FRONT TYRE
    S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm
  • REAR TYRE
    S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm
  • INNER TUBES
    700x20-28, 48mm Presta Valve
  • HEAD UNIT AND MOUNT
    Hammerhead Karoo 3 with K-Edge 31.8mm mount
  • WEIGHT
    6.34 kg (13 lb, 15.6 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 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 Drop74mm74mm72mm72mm72mm72mm
BB Height266mm266mm268mm268mm268mm268mm
Bike Standover Height705mm728mm748mm769mm796mm824mm
Chainstay Length410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm410mm
Fork Length, Full369mm369mm369mm369mm369mm369mm
Fork Rake/Offset47mm47mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Centre574mm577mm579mm591mm606mm613mm
Head Tube Angle71.75°72.5°73°73.5°73.5°74°
Head Tube Length109mm120mm137mm157mm184mm204mm
Reach375mm380mm384mm395mm402mm408mm
Seat Tube Angle75.5°74°74°73.5°73.5°73°
Seat Tube Length431mm462mm481mm504mm532mm567mm
Stack514mm527mm544mm565mm591mm612mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal508mm531mm540mm562mm577mm595mm
Trail63mm58mm58mm55mm55mm52mm
Wheelbase973mm975mm978mm991mm1005mm1012mm
Crank Length165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length300mm300mm360mm360mm360mm360mm
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