This is a very special Specialized bike. It bucks the trend, defies convention, and seemingly steps back in time. But is this a good thing? My answer is yes!!!
When shopping for a new lightweight and stiff climbing bike, I looked at all the usual suspects. Emonda, Cervelo R5, SuperSix to name a few. But I just couldn't see the value proposition, and I wondered if there was something different out there? Well, I found it!
The Specialized Aethos will no doubt polarise the opinions of cycling buddies and the cycling community at large. But I'm intrigued by what it has to offer, and pretty stoked to have landed one for myself. Here is how I decided I was going to purchase one...
Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:21 Why The Aethos?
01:31 An Air Of Mystery
01:43 Spot The Logos
02:08 How Many Does The Retailer Sell?
02:23 Waxing Lyrical
02:53 Bikefitters Delight
03:12 How Much $$$$?
04:16 Bait and Switch on Bike Exchange
5:05 Computer Says No!
06:00 Hyper-Inflation
06:10 FOMO! I Must Have It!
06:42 Super Lightweight Frame
07:04 699 grams
07:27 Excellent Frame Stiffness
07:51 Ideal Geometry
08:12 Short Cranks Rule
08:41 Extra Stack Height
08:58 Lifetime Warranty
09:29 Stock Is Available
09:56 Immediate Delivery
10:06 Tire Options
10:24 Interesting Colour
10:32 Not Remotely Aero
11:05 Heavy Wheelset
11:33 About That Colour
11:51 Questions On The Aethos
12:57 Your Thoughts On The Colour
13:03 Wheel Upgrade Options?
