Specialized Aethos 2 Expert SRAM Force AXS

Specialized Aethos 2 Expert SRAM Force AXS Overview

The Specialized Aethos 2 Expert SRAM Force AXS is a lightweight road bike built with an Aethos 2 FACT 10r carbon frame, matching FACT 10r carbon fork, and SRAM Force AXS E1 12-speed drivetrain. The frame uses Rider First Engineered construction, a threaded bottom bracket, hidden cable routing, 12x142mm rear thru-axle spacing, and flat-mount disc brake compatibility.

This build pairs SRAM Force AXS E1 shift levers with SRAM Force AXS E1 front and rear derailleurs. The drivetrain includes a SRAM Force XG-1270 10-33t 12-speed cassette, SRAM Force Flattop E1 chain, SRAM DUB BSA 68 bottom bracket, and SRAM Force E1 48/35t crankset.

The bike uses Roval C38 tubeless-ready carbon wheels with 21mm internal rim width. S-Works Turbo 700×28 tires, a Specialized Pro SL alloy stem, Roval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar, Body Geometry Power Expert saddle, and Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost complete the build. The tubeless weight is 7.05 kg / 15 lb 8.7 oz in size 56.

Key Features of Specialized Aethos 2 Expert SRAM Force AXS

• Aethos 2 FACT 10r carbon frame and fork create a lightweight road platform with hidden cable routing and flat-mount disc compatibility.
• SRAM Force AXS E1 shift levers and derailleurs deliver 12-speed AXS shifting.
• SRAM Force E1 hydraulic disc brakes handle braking at the front and rear.
• SRAM Force E1 48/35t crankset is paired with a SRAM DUB BSA 68 bottom bracket.
• SRAM Force XG-1270 12-speed 10-33t cassette gives the drivetrain its stated gear range.
• Roval C38 tubeless-ready carbon wheels use 21mm internal width rims.
• S-Works Turbo 700×28 tires match the road-focused build.
• Roval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar, Specialized Pro SL alloy stem, and Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost complete the cockpit and seating package.

Ride Use

This bike is built for lightweight road riding, supported by its FACT 10r carbon frame, FACT 10r carbon fork, Roval C38 carbon wheels, and 7.05 kg tubeless weight. The SRAM Force AXS E1 12-speed drivetrain, SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes, 700×28 tires, and carbon cockpit parts give it a road-focused component package.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose this bike for a lightweight road build centered on the Aethos 2 FACT 10r carbon frame and SRAM Force AXS E1 drivetrain. It combines SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes, a SRAM Force 48/35t crankset, Roval C38 tubeless-ready carbon wheels, S-Works Turbo 700×28 tires, and a 7.05 kg tubeless weight in size 56. Color options are Satin Quartz Metallic and Gloss Dolomite Metallic, with frame and fork covered by a lifetime warranty for the original owner and other Specialized-branded parts covered for 2 years.