Don't get us wrong, we're all for racing, it's part of our DNA, but sometimes we ride for the simple pleasure of cycling. This is the spirit of Aethos. We haven't neglected performance, and the Aethos is the lightest bike in its category, but no compromises have been made in terms of style. Aethos, countless calculations for a single purpose - a perfect guide. If you combine the lightest frame in the world with the Shimano Dura Ace Di2 group and very light Roval Alpinist wheels, your ride will be perfectly balanced, leaving nothing to chance in terms of performance.
- The S-Works Aethos frame was designed to create the perfect combination of ride quality, lightness and style - to be able to accelerate even on steep climbs, descend the most technical descents and to be comfortable even during long Sunday rides. But you may ask, how did we do it? We've re-invented the traditional road bike shape of the past, changing it slightly to optimize stiffness and balance, without compromising weight or strength. With a completely new lay-up, perfected over many decades, you get the lightest frame on the market (585 grams for the S-Works frame size 56). The Aethos is more than a new bike, it's the start of a new generation.
- A very light frame is useless if the driving characteristics do not inspire confidence. That's why for the Aethos we looked for the perfect mix of front and rear stiffness in relation to ride quality. By studying the flexibility and every little detail of carbon fibers, we discovered a lot about how forces pass through the frame. A few pedal strokes will be enough for you to realize that the Aethos represents a new standard of driving.
- Every detail, from the gear support to the expander on the stem, has been designed for style, weight and resistance. We've also included the Alpinist carbon fiber seatpost to shave off additional weight and optimize riding characteristics - all for the perfect ride.
Technical specifications
Chassis
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Frame : S-Works Aethos FACT 12r carbon, Rider First Engineered™, threaded bottom bracket, electronic cable routing, 12x142mm thru axle, flat-mount disc
Transmission
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Cassette : Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-speed, 11-30t
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Chain : Shimano XTR M9100, 12 speed with quick link
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Bottom Bracket : Shimano Dura-Ace, BB-R9100
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Gears : 52/36T
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Crankset : Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, HollowTech II, 12-speed with Powermeter 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided
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Rear derailleur : Shimano Dura-Ace R9250, 12 speed
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Front derailleur : Shimano Dura-Ace R9250, braze-on
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Shifters : Shimano Dura-Ace R9270, hydraulic disc
Wheels and Tires
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Chambers : 700x20-28, 48mm Presta valve
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Rear Tire : S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm
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Front Tire : S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm
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Rear Wheel : Roval Alpinist CLX, TLR, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, wind tunnel designed, Roval AFD hub, 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
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Front Wheel : Roval Alpinist CLX, TLR, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, wind tunnel engineered, Roval AFD hub, 21h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
Suspensions
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Fork : S-Works FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Brakes
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Rear Brake : Shimano Dura-Ace 9200, hydraulic disc
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Front brake : Shimano Dura-Ace 9200, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
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Clamp : Specialized Aluminium, 30.0mm, titanium screw
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Seatpost : Roval Alpinist Carbon
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Saddle : Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
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Tape : Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
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Stem : S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6 degree rise
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Handlebar : S-Works Short & Shallow, 123mm drop, 75mm reach, hole for Shimano Di2 electronic shifting cables
Subject to component availability, specifications are subject to change without notice.
