Specialized AETHOS SW FOUNDERS EDITION

Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for racing. Grand Tour top steps, Classic’sMonuments—they’re in our DNA. But sometimes riding simply to ride, riding for the love ofriding, is just what we need. And this is what the Aethos lives for. Sure, it’s given nothingup to performance, and happens to be the lightest frame out there, but with nocompromise to style. Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing—the perfectride.

• The Aethos frame has been designed with the perfect combination of ultimate ridefeel, light weight, and style—from accelerating up steep pitches and descendingtechnical descents, to all-day saddle comfort on even the longest coffee rides, theAethos hits the mark. But how, you ask? By reinventing the traditional road shapefound on bikes of the past, we’ve subtly altered these shapes to deliver massive gainsin stiffness and balance, all without affecting weight or durability. Pair that with anentirely-new layup and process that we’ve perfected over multiple decades and youhave the lightest frame out there (585 grams, S-Works, size 56cm). The Aethos ismore 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 andrear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. By studying the flexing andbreathing of carbon fiber, we were able to discover groundbreaking findings abouthow forces flow through frames. Just a few pedal strokes and you’ll realize thissublime ride sets a new standard.
• Every detail, from the derailleur hangers to the fork expander plug have beendesigned with style, weight, and durability in mind. We’ve also spec’d it with Roval’sall-new Alpinist bar/stem combo and wheels, further saving weight and improving ridecharacteristics. Everything in pursuit for the perfect ride.