Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($3,005)
    $4,500
    ($7,142)
    $8,000
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $4,500

    At Specialized

    $6,000

    At Contender

    $8,000

    At Specialized

    $8,000

    At Contender

    Category
    RaceRaceRaceRace
    Weight
    17.2 lbs16.5 lbs14.9 lbs
    4.7
    6.8
    8.6
    9.4
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    105105 Di2Rival AXSUltegra Di2
    Drivetrain
    2 × 122 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
    Power Meter
    NoneNoneRival AXSUltegra
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Aethos Sport - Shimano 105
    Aethos Comp - Shimano 105 Di2
    Aethos Expert
    Aethos Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    Aethos Sport - Shimano 105

    39 mph

    Aethos Comp - Shimano 105 Di2

    41 mph

    Aethos Expert

    41 mph

    Aethos Pro - Shimano Ultegra Di2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aethos FACT 9R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Blue Onyx Metallic Obsidian; Gloss Fog Tint Carbon Dune White

    Aethos FACT 9R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Blue Onyx Metallic Obsidian; Gloss Fog Tint Carbon Dune White

    Aethos FACT 10R Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Blue Onyx Metallic Obsidian; Gloss Fog Tint Carbon Dune White

    Aethos FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsSatin Blue Onyx Metallic Obsidian; Gloss Fog Tint Carbon Dune White

    Fork

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    SRAM DUB BSA 68

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    Stem

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach

    S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails

    Seatpost

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105, 12 speed Mechanical

    Shimano 105 Di2 7150

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105, Braze-on

    Shimano 105 Di2 7150, braze on

    SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on

    Crank

    FC-R7100, 105, 12-Speed, Holllowtech 2, 50/34T

    FC-R7100, 105, 12-Speed, Holllowtech 2, 50/34T

    SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35T

    Shimano Ultegra R8100 with 4iiiis Power Meter, 52/36T

    Power Meter

    SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35T

    Shimano Ultegra R8100 with 4iiiis Power Meter, 52/36T

    Shifters

    Shimano 105, 12 speed Mechanical

    Shimano 105 Di2 7170

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, hydraulic disc

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-34t

    Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-34t

    SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10-36t

    Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-30t

    Chain

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed w/ quick link

    SRAM Rival 12-speed

    Shimano M8100, 12-speed w/ quick link

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

    Front: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105 R7170, hydraulic disc

    Front: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    Front: Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT R470 Disc, Rear: DT R470 Disc

    Front: DT R470 Disc, Rear: DT R470 Disc

    Front: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, Rear: Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim

    Front: 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, Rear: 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

    Tires

    Front: Turbo Pro, 700x28, Rear: Turbo Pro, 700x28

    Front: Turbo Pro, 700x28, Rear: Turbo Pro, 700x28

    Front: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x28mm

    Front: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm, Rear: S-works Turbo 2BR, 700x28mm

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