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Specialized Aethos 2 Expert Ultegra Di2 Road Bike 2026

The Specialized Aethos Expert Di2 Road Bike was created to free the rider, delivering a pure and timeless riding experience where effort disappears and rider and machine move as one.

Specialized Aethos 2 Refined Geometry

The Aethos 2 refines geometry, increases tyre clearance, and introduces new Roval components while retaining the sublime ride feel that defined the original. Every improvement was made to extend the experience to more riders without compromise. Drawing on decades of Body Geometry data, the Aethos 2 offers a fit that suits more riders than ever. A taller stack, longer wheelbase, slacker head tube, and lower bottom bracket combine for stable handling, greater comfort, and improved control.

Specialized Flow State Design

Born from the discovery of how frames flex under load, Flow State Design optimises tube shapes rather than adding stiffness layers. The result is a lighter frame with improved ride quality, greater structural integrity, and unmatched durability.

Specialized Aethos 2 Greater Clearance

The Aethos 2 clears 35 mm tyres with ease, adding versatility and comfort without increasing weight. Achieving this required an entirely new carbon layup, perfected through countless refinements for the most elegant ride yet.

Specialized Aethos 2 Lightness with Strength

Despite its feathery weight of 705 g, the frame endures testing far beyond industry standards, withstanding over 100,000 pedal strokes at 2,377 watts without issue. Lightness meets strength in perfect balance.

Features
  • Frame: Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Threaded BB, Hidden Cable Routing, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc
  • Fork: Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc
  • Front Brake: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 Hydraulic Brake
  • Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 Hydraulic Brake
  • Shift Levers: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, Hydraulic Disc
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, Braze-On
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, 12-Speed
  • Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 12-Speed, 11-30t
  • Chain: Shimano XT M8100, 12-Speed with Quick Link
  • Crankset: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36t
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano Threaded BSA BB
  • Front Wheel: Roval C38, 21mm Internal Width Carbon Rim
  • Front Tyre: S-Works Turbo, 700x28
  • Rear Wheel: Roval C38, 21mm Internal Width Carbon Rim
  • Rear Tyre: S-Works Turbo, 700x28
  • Inner Tubes: 700x20-28, 48mm Presta Valve
  • Stem: Specialized Pro SL, Alloy, 4-Bolt
  • Handlebars: Roval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach
  • Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert
  • Seatpost: Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
  • Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy, 30mm
  • Claimed Weight: 7.12 kg (15 lb 11.2 oz)
  • Weight Size: 56
Specifications
Model
Aethos 2 Expert Ultegra Di2
Bottom Bracket [Maker]
Shimano
Bottom Bracket Standard
BSA
Brakes [Kind]
Hydraulic Disc
Brakes [Maker]
Shimano
Brakes [Model]
Ultegra BR-R8170
Cassette [Gearing]
11-30
Cassette [Maker]
Shimano
Cassette [Model]
Ultegra
Chain [Maker]
Shimano
Chain [Model]
XT CN-M8100
Chainring [Gearing]
52–36
Crank [Maker]
Shimano
Crank [Model]
Ultegra R8100
Discipline Compatibility
Road
E-Bike
No
Family
Aethos
FD [Maker]
Shimano
FD [Model]
Ultegra Di2 R8150
Fenders Mounts
No
Fork [Axle Diameter]
12 mm
Fork [Axle Type]
Thru-Axle
Fork [Brake Type]
Disc
Fork [Maker]
Specialized
Fork [Material]
Carbon
Fork [Model]
Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon
Fork [Wheel Size]
700c
Frame [Material]
Carbon
Frame [Tire Clearance]
3.5" mm
Frameset
No
Gearing [Configuration]
2x
Gearing [Kind]
Conventional
Gender
Unisex
Handlebar [Drop]
125 mm
Handlebar [Kind]
Drop
Handlebar [Maker]
Roval
Handlebar [Material]
Carbon
Handlebar [Reach]
75 mm
Handlebar [Shape]
Drop bar
Rack Mounts
No
RD [Maker]
Shimano
RD [Model]
Ultegra Di2 R8150
Saddle [Maker]
Specialized
Seatpost [Diameter]
27-2
Seatpost [Kind]
Rigid
Seatpost [Maker]
Roval
Seatpost [Material]
Carbon
Shifters [Maker]
Shimano
Shifters [Model]
Ultegra Di2 R8170
Shifting
Electronic
Stem [Material]
Aluminium
Sub Family
Aethos 2
Suspension Configuration
Rigid
Tires [Maker]
Specialized
Tires [Width]
28 mm
Wheels [Configuration]
Front+Rear
Wheels [Kinds]
Tubeless Ready
Wheelset [Inner Width]
21 mm
Wheelset [Maker]
Roval
Wheelset [Material]
Carbon
Wheelset [Model]
C38
Product code
1957987 / 54293747204442
Size Guide
Size495254565861
Stack (MM)522538559580606627
Reach (MM)373377384391398404
Head Tube Length (MM)114128150169198218
Head Tube Angle 71.4°72.1°72.5°73°73°73.5°
BB Height (MM)266266267267269269
BB Drop (MM)75.576.5757573.573.5
Trail (MM)625855555552
Fork Length (MM)372372372372372372
Fork Offset (MM)505050474747
Front Centre (MM)581584594599614621
Chainstay Length (MM)410410410410410410
Wheelbase (MM)97898199299810131020
Toptube Horizontal Length (MM)508526544557572584
Standover Height (MM)719737759779805834
Seat Tube Length (MM)450470490510535570
Seat Tube Angle75.5°74.5°74°74°74°74°
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About Specialized

Innovate or die.

Founded in California in 1974, Specialized began with a simple promise: serious riders deserve serious gear. Half a century later, the brand still funds its own wind tunnel, builds its own carbon, and tests every bike with the world's best so that you ride your own best.

The first production mountain bike. The first cycling-specific shoes. FACT carbon, the Win Tunnel, S-Works. Specialized has a habit of building the things the rest of cycling ends up copying.