Specialized AETHOS PRO eTap – The Ultimate Blend of Lightweight, Performance, and Style
The Aethos line is built around three key principles: exceptional lightness, perfectly balanced ride characteristics, and undeniable style. The Aethos Pro eTap upholds this legacy, delivering an unmatched riding experience through meticulous engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Equipped with SRAM Force eTap AXS electronic shifting, Roval Alpinist wheels, and DT Swiss 350 hubs, this build offers precision, efficiency, and reliability for every mile.
Revolutionary Frame Design – The Pursuit of Perfection
At the heart of the Aethos lies a frame designed to deliver the ultimate riding feel, superior lightness, and elegant style. From explosive climbing to confident descending, to all-day endurance comfort, the Aethos excels in every aspect.
Reinvented classic tube shapes – Traditional road bike geometry refined for stiffness, balance, and weight savings.
Advanced carbon fiber layup – Developed over decades of research, providing one of the lightest frames ever built—just 585g (S-Works, size 56cm).
A new standard for road cycling – The lightest frame with unmatched durability and stability.
Ultra-Light Without Compromise
A light frame is nothing without confidence-inspiring handling, which is why the Aethos delivers the perfect balance of stiffness and ride quality:
Optimized front and rear stiffness – Ensuring direct power transfer while maintaining compliance on rough roads.
Groundbreaking carbon fiber engineering – Understanding how forces flow through the frame to improve both performance and comfort.
Rider-First Engineering™ – Every frame size is individually optimized, ensuring identical ride characteristics across all sizes.
Every Detail Designed for Performance and Elegance
The Aethos Pro eTap is more than just a bike—it’s a work of engineering artistry, with every detail meticulously crafted for performance and style:
✅ SRAM Force eTap AXS electronic shifting – Seamless, wireless 12-speed shifting for ultimate precision.
✅ Roval Alpinist wheels & DT Swiss 350 hubs – Lightweight, durable, and optimized for long rides.
✅ Roval Alpinist carbon seatpost – Further weight reduction and improved ride compliance.
Why Choose the Aethos Pro eTap?
One of the lightest road frames in the world – Optimized carbon layup for superior weight savings.
SRAM Force eTap AXS electronic drivetrain – Wireless shifting with precision and efficiency.
Rider-First Engineering™ – Identical ride quality across all frame sizes.
Designed for both performance and endurance – Perfect for both climbing and all-day rides.
Disk brakes and tubeless-ready wheels – Maximum stopping power and improved grip in all conditions.
Key Specifications
Frame: FACT 10r carbon, ultra-light and engineered for stiffness
Drivetrain: SRAM Force eTap AXS 12-speed, wireless shifting
Brakes: SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes
Wheels: Roval Alpinist with DT Swiss 350 hubs, tubeless-ready
Handlebar: Specialized compact road bar for ergonomic comfort
Seatpost: Roval Alpinist Carbon, lightweight and compliant
Who is this bike for?
The Specialized AETHOS PRO eTap is for riders who demand the lightest, most refined road bike for climbing, endurance, and all-day performance. If you seek perfection in handling, comfort, and efficiency, the Aethos Pro eTap is your ultimate road companion.
Brand |
Specialized
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Weight |
7.05 kg (15 lb, 8.7 oz)
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Frameset/Frame |
Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
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Wheels/Rear wheel |
Roval Alpinist CL II, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Tubeless Ready
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Wheels/Rear tire |
S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm
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Wheels/Inner tubes |
Turbo Ultralight, 48mm Presta valve
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Wheels/Front wheel |
Roval Alpinist CL II, 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth, Win Tunnel Engineered, DT for Roval 350 hub, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Tubeless Ready
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Wheels/Front tire |
S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm
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Suspension/Fork |
FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
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Frameset/Seat binder |
Specialized Alloy, 30mm
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Drivertain/Shift levers |
SRAM Force eTap AXS
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Drivertain/Rear derailleur |
SRAM Force eTAP AXS, 12-speed
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Drivertain/Front derailleur |
SRAM Force eTAP AXS, braze-on
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Drivertain/Crankset |
SRAM Force DUB, Power Meter, 48-35t
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Drivertain/Chainrings |
48/35T
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Drivertain/Chain |
SRAM Force 12-speed
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Drivertain/Cassette |
SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10-33t
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Cockpit/Tape |
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
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Cockpit/Stem |
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
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Cockpit/Seatpost |
Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
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Cockpit/Saddle |
Body Geometry Power Pro with Mirror, hollow titanium rails
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Cockpit/Handlebars |
S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole
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Brakes/Rear brake |
SRAM Force eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
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Brakes/Front brake |
SRAM Force eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
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