Specialized Aethos Comp SRAM Rival ETap AXS Disc Carbon Road Bike

The Specialized Aethos Comp Rival AXS Road Bike – Ride quality perfected
The Aethos Comp from Specialized is a road bike equipped with electronic SRAM Rival eTap 2×12-speed components, based on an extremely lightweight disc carbon frame. This ensures a perfect riding experience, efficiency and comfort, no matter how long the ride is and whether you’re going uphill or downhill. In its development, the engineers have used the latest technologies to modify round tube shapes in such a way that cuts down on superfluous material and increases rigidity. In keeping with the Rider First Engineered™ philosophy, Specialized has taken into account the optimal carbon layup for each individual frame size. Complementing the AXS groupset, Specialized attachments and DT Swiss wheels combine to create a stylish package where the focus is not on winning, but on flow and the feeling of freedom.
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Specifications:Application:RoadWheel Size:28″Sizes:52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cmFrame Material:carbon (10r)Fork Material:CarbonComponents:Frame:Specialized Aethos, FACT™ Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axleFork:Specialized Aethos, FACT Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 369 mm installation length, 12 x 100 mm thru-axleStem:Specialized Pro SL, aluminium, 4 screwsHandlebars:Specialized Shallow Drop, aluminium 6061, 70 x 125 mm, 31.8 mm clampHeadset:Specialized S202500012 (41.8 x 30.5 x 8 top, 49.5 x 40.5 x 6.5 bottom)Seatpost:Roval Alpinist CarbonSaddle:Specialized Body Geometry Power CompCrank:SRAM Rival, 35-48 T, SRAM DUB BSA bottom bracketPedals:noneBrakes:SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc brakeShift/Brake lever:SRAM Rival eTap AXSRear Derailleur:SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speedFront Derailleur:SRAM Rival eTap AXS, braze-onCassette:SRAM Rival XG-1250, 12-speed, 10-36 TChain:SRAM Rival, 12-speedWheels:DT Swiss R470, 20 mm jaw width, Tubeless Ready, 24 holes + Specialized Center Lock Disc thru-axle hubs, fully sealed, aluminium freehub + DT Swiss Champion 14 G stainless steel spokes + DT Swiss brass nipplesTyres:Specialized Turbo Pro folding tyre, 60 tpi, BlackBelt puncture protection, 700 x 26 mmApproved For:Weight Limit:109 kg (rider + gear)Rotor Size (max.):160 mmChainrings:2-speedFeatures:perfect combination of ultimate riding feel, light weight and incomparable stylebalance of stiffness and exceptional ride qualitydeveloped with the help of supercomputer simulationssaves on weight thanks to conical modification of round tube shapesefficient acceleration in steep climbs and technical descentsall-day comfort on long journeysdesigned exclusively for electronic shiftingSupacaz Super Sticky Kush handlebar tapeinner tubes with 48 mm Presta valveTechnology:FACT™
FACT is an acronym for ” Functional Advanced Composite Technology” and summarises all the expertise that Specialized holds in the field of carbon fibre. It is a holistic approach, which primarily concerns the bike frames, but is found in many components such as handlebars, stems, saddles etc. The starting point is always the awareness for the needs of riders and the capability to fulfil them. Next, the selection of fibres, resins and fabric layers takes place; in this process the quality of the carbon and the arrangement of the fibre layers play an important role. It is important to find the right set-up for the project at hand and the intended location or rather the area of application. It is often necessary to differentiate from model to model at several points. In the final step, attention is paid to processing the material in a way that allows the desired advantages in terms of low weight, rigidity and stability to be achieved.

Rider-First Engineered™
Rider-First Engineered describes the design approach used by Specialized to precisely match each frame size to the target group. Simply put, smaller frames for smaller riders are built in a different way than larger frames for larger riders. This is done on the basis of performance parameters determined in practical tests, taking into account the forces acting on different areas of the bike when riders of different sizes ride it. Based on this analysis, the optimum tube dimensions and the appropriate carbon fibre covering for the respective frame size are determined. This way you can be sure that no matter what your height is, you will receive a bike that delivers optimal and controllable performance suited to your size.

Supercomputer Simulations
In the beginning stages of development for the Specialized Aethos was the theory that the shape of a frame makes all difference in ride quality. To get to the bottom of this, elaborate simulations performed in a virtual testing environment were utilised. 100,000 frame designs, each with different degrees of bottom bracket stiffness, both head tube stiffness and overall stiffness were calculated by s