2023 Specialized Aethos Expert 52

2023 Specialized Aethos Expert 52

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  • Retail Price $8,000.00

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  • Year 2023
  • Make Specialized
  • Model Aethos Expert
2023 Specialized Aethos Expert 52

2023 Specialized Aethos Expert 52

2023 Specialized Aethos Expert 52

Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing—the perfect ride. It’s more than just a motto, it’s a philosophy. The Aethos has been designed to straddle the line between a perfected ride quality, extreme light weight, and undeniable style, and this Expert model is no exception.

With quick-shifting, low-maintenance Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes paired with bomb-proof Roval C38 Disc carbon wheels, you have the perfect steed to get you out on the road.

Features may include:
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.

  • 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, further saving weight and improving ride characteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.

Dimensions

Dimensions Stack: 527mm | Reach: 380mm | Head Tube Angle: 72.5° | BB Drop: 74mm | Fork Rake/Offset: 47mm | Front Center: 577mm | Seat Tube Angle: 74°
Length Crank: 170mm | Seatpost: 300mm | Stem: 90mm | Head Tube: 120mm | Fork, Full: 369mm | Chainstay: 410mm | Top Tube, Horizontal: 531mm | Seat Tube: 462mm
Height BB: 266mm | Bike Standover: 728mm
Width Handlebar: 400mm | Saddle: 155mm
Trail 58mm
Wheelbase 975mm

Drivetrain

Drivetrain Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8150, braze-on | Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8150, 12-speed | Bottom Bracket: Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Chain Type Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed w/ quick link | Rings: 50/34T
Gear Shifter Levers: Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Bicycle Crank Shimano Ultegra R81000
Sprockets, Rear Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-30t
Pedals Pedal, Test Ride Pedals Provided By Specialized

Chassis

Frame Type Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Handlebars Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Handlebar Stem Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Suspension

Fork FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Brakes

Front braking system Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc
Rear braking system Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc

Wheels & Tires

Wheels Front: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim | Rear: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim | Inner Tubes: Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve | Spokes:
Front Tire S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Rear Tire S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm

Features

Features Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails | SWAT:
Seat Type Binder: Specialized Alloy, 30mm | Post: Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

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