Aethos 2 Expert - SRAM Force AXS - Gloss Dolomite Metallic / 52

The Aethos 2 is the lightest production bike in its class, featuring a 705g FACT 10r carbon frame engineered for pure road riding. Built by breaking racing's rules, it delivers a responsive, supple, and sublime ride that feels like it disappears beneath you.With increased tire clearance, refined components, and data-based fit-enhancing geometry, the Aethos 2 brings transcendent ride feel to more riders than ever. It's designed as a performance endurance road bike that prioritizes the quality of the ride experience over weight alone.The bike is equipped with SRAM Force AXS electronic drivetrain, Roval Alpinist carbon cockpit components, and C38 wheels. It comes with S-Works Turbo tires and hydraulic disc brakes for confident stopping power.So Light, It's a CrimeAethos began with a moment of human insight: frames "breath" under load. That subtle rhythm revealed how force moved. We fed this into our supercomputer, evolving tubes into sculpted forms. Shape itself delivered stiffness. The result wasn't just the lightest road bike in its class and a more perfect ride, it was a new way of making bikes - Flow State Design.Flow State Design Where Specialized Science Club Meets Machine Intelligence705 grams FACT 10r Frames The lightest road frame in its class and our most optimized layup ever. We'll Never Make a Bike the Same WayAethos redefined how we build bikes. Crux and Tarmac SL8 followed its lead.Rider First EngineeredRegardless of the bike's size, every rider gets the famed Aethos ride quality.Geometry and Fit Perfected for More RidersWe refined the fit and geometry using data from over 100,000 Body Geometry fits to make long days in the mountains feel even better. Climb faster. Descend harder. Ride longer. You get precise handling in a more versatile and confidence-inspiring package.New Fit for More Comfort and Performance We increased the stack by 15mm to help take pressure off your hands, neck and shoulders. More Confidence, More StabilityWhat goes up, must come down. A 7mm longer wheelbase for confidence to push the pace on descents. Carve the Corners with Precision A 0.5deg Slacker Headtube creates nimble but intuitive handling. Aethos 2 must be reading your mind. Ride 'in' the bike, not 'on' the bike.With a 3mm lower BB height is optimized for higher volume road tires and a more connected feeling to the bike and road. More Versatility. More Clearance. No Compromise. Aethos 2 clears 35 mm tires with ease. That means smoother, faster rides, more grip, and more roads. That kind of upgrade usually comes at a cost. Not here. We didn't just create our most optimized layup ever, we re-engineered every detail. No gram was safe from the Specialized Science Club's obsession.Saddle Rail Clamp9 Grams Saved Bottom Bracket Shell6 Grams Saved Brake Mounts 2 Grams Saved Lightweight UDH2 Grams SavedThe Fastest Way to the TopThe Alpinist bar and stem and Roval C38 wheels are purpose-built to elevate Aethos 2, while delivering significant weight savings. Roval C38 WheelsRoval C38 wheels brings carbon fiber high performance to the real world. It's a versatile all-rounder equally at home crushing rough miles and summiting alpine passes.Alpinist HandlebarsAlpinist bars are 15% lighter than our S-Works Short & Shallow bar-built for big climbs, city-limit sprints, and riders who demand timeless style with cutting-edge performance.