Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Ultegra Di2
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain Electronic
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
49cm
155cm - 163cm
52cm
161cm - 169cm
54cm
166cm - 175cm
56cm
172cm - 181cm
58cm
178cm - 186cm
61cm
183cm - 191cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension Fork
FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, GS medium cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc R8070
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-30t
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8000, HollowTech 2, 11-speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano threaded
Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Wheels
Rims
Front: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h, Rear: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h
Tires
Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x26mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebar
Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert, Hollow Titanium Rails
Seatpost
Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 591 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Stack | 511 mm | 524 mm | 541 mm | 562 mm | 588 mm | 609 mm |
| Reach | 372 mm | 377 mm | 381 mm | 392 mm | 399 mm | 405 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 505 mm | 528 mm | 537 mm | 559 mm | 574 mm | 592 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 431 mm | 462 mm | 481 mm | 504 mm | 532 mm | 567 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.75 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 109 mm | 120 mm | 137 mm | 157 mm | 184 mm | 204 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm | 972 mm | 975 mm | 988 mm | 1002 mm | 1009 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 702 mm | 725 mm | 745 mm | 766 mm | 793 mm | 821 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 161 cm | 166 cm | 172 cm | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 163 cm | 169 cm | 175 cm | 181 cm | 186 cm | 191 cm |
Model Overview
Aethos Expert belongs to the Specialized Aethos model. Specialized launched 38 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Aethos bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Aethos Comp – Rival eTap AXS 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 5000$. Specialized S-Works Aethos – Founder’s Edition 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 14871$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Endurance bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Endurance bike is 2346$. However, even though the average price of an Endurance bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 6690$. If we compare this with the average Endurance bike cost we notice that the price is 185.17% more expensive.
Aethos Expert components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
The Aethos Expert 2022 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Aethos Expert is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike is available in 6 sizes. They vary from 155 cm – 191 cm (5.09 ft – 6.27 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
