Break the rules. The Specialized Aethos 2 Expert is genuinely built around a different philosophy to most performance road bikes, and once you've ridden one, it's difficult to go back.
At 705 grams, the FACT 10r frame makes the Aethos 2 Expert the lightest in its class. But weight was never really the point. The Specialized Aethos 2 was engineered to disappear beneath you, responsive and supple in a way that makes long rides feel effortless and technical climbs feel almost meditative.
If you've been comparing different types of bikes and wondering whether a lightweight road bike can still feel genuinely exciting rather than just fast on paper, the Aethos bike answers that convincingly.
This generation brings increased tyre clearance, refined components, and data-based fit-enhancing geometry, meaning the transcendent ride feel that made the original Aethos so talked-about is now accessible to a wider range of riders. If you've been searching for a Specialized Aethos for sale and want the full Expert build, this is the one worth going for.
The Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and C38 wheelset mean the Specialized Aethos 2 Expert is as capable as it is composed, whether you're deep into a sportive, grinding up a long Alpine-style climb, or just putting in a quality few hours on your favourite local roads.
Not sure on sizing? The Specialized size guide is worth checking before you order, as getting the fit right on a bike like this makes a real difference to how it rides.
Features:
- Use - Performance Road Riding
- Frameset - 705g FACT 10r Frame / FACT 10r Fork
- Fit - Performance Endurance
- Cockpit & Wheels - Roval Alpinist bar, Pro SL stem, C38 wheels
- Drivetrain - Shimano Ultegra Di2
- Weight - 7.12kg (56cm w/o pedals)