VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 900001039

Overview

Model year2026
BrandSpecialized
ModelAethos 2 Expert
Bicycle typeRoad
Archive ID900001039
Original MSRP$6,999.99
ColorsGloss Dolomite Metallic / Blue Pearl Over Shadow Silver; Satin Quartz Metallic / Nebula Metallic
Sizes49; 52; 54; 56; 58; 61
Weight7.05 kg (15 lb, 8.7 oz), tubeless

Frameset

Frame constructionAethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Hidden Cable Routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Frame materialCarbon Fiber
ForkAethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork materialCarbon Fiber

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM Force AXS E1
Front derailleurSRAM Force AXS E1, braze-on
Rear derailleurSRAM Force AXS E1, 12-speed
CranksetSRAM Force E1 Crankset, 48/35t
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB BSA 68
CassetteSRAM Force XG-1270, 12-speed, 10-33t
ChainSRAM Force Flattop E1

Brakes

Brakes(F) SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarRoval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar, 125mm drop, 75mm reach
StemSpecialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
SaddleBody Geometry Power Expert
SeatpostRoval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

Wheels & tires

Wheels(F) Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready / (R) Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready
Front tireS-Works Turbo, 700x28
Rear tireS-Works Turbo, 700x28

Geometry · 49

Seat tube450 mm
Effective top tube508 mm
Head tube114 mm
Head-tube angle71.4°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase978 mm
Bottom-bracket drop76.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height265.5 mm
Reach373 mm
Stack522 mm
Standover height719 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm
Front center581 mm
Trail62 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown372 mm
Crank length165 mm
Stem length80 mm
Handlebar width380 mm

Geometry · 52

Seat tube470 mm
Effective top tube526 mm
Head tube128 mm
Head-tube angle72.1°
Seat-tube angle74.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase981 mm
Bottom-bracket drop76.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height265.5 mm
Reach377 mm
Stack538 mm
Standover height737 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm
Front center584 mm
Trail58 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown372 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length90 mm
Handlebar width400 mm

Geometry · 54

Seat tube490 mm
Effective top tube544 mm
Head tube150 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase992 mm
Bottom-bracket drop75 mm
Bottom-bracket height267 mm
Reach384 mm
Stack559 mm
Standover height759 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm
Front center594 mm
Trail55 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown372 mm
Crank length172.5 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width400 mm

Geometry · 56

Seat tube510 mm
Effective top tube557 mm
Head tube169 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase998 mm
Bottom-bracket drop75 mm
Bottom-bracket height267 mm
Reach391 mm
Stack580 mm
Standover height779 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center599 mm
Trail55 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown372 mm
Crank length172.5 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · 58

Seat tube535 mm
Effective top tube572 mm
Head tube198 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase1013 mm
Bottom-bracket drop73.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height268.5 mm
Reach398 mm
Stack606 mm
Standover height805 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center614 mm
Trail55 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown372 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length110 mm
Handlebar width420 mm

Geometry · 61

Seat tube570 mm
Effective top tube584 mm
Head tube218 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase1020 mm
Bottom-bracket drop73.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height268.5 mm
Reach404 mm
Stack627 mm
Standover height834 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm
Front center621 mm
Trail52 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown372 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length110 mm
Handlebar width440 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 23, 2026.