S-Works Aethos Frameset - FACT 12R Carbon

The Aethos is designed for riders who love the pure experience of cycling. It combines race-proven performance with exceptional ride quality and refined style, offering nothing less than the perfect ride whether you're attacking steep climbs, descending technical terrain, or enjoying all-day comfort on long rides. The frame achieves its lightweight construction through reinvented traditional road geometry and an entirely new carbon layup and manufacturing process perfected over multiple decades. At just 585 grams for a size 56cm S-Works frame, the Aethos is among the lightest frames available, without any compromise to durability or performance. The Aethos delivers the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. Through extensive study of how carbon fiber flexes and how forces flow through frame structures, Specialized developed groundbreaking insights that result in a sublime ride feel that sets a new standard. Every detail has been engineered with style, weight, and durability in mind—from derailleur hangers to fork expander plugs—all in pursuit of the perfect ride. This frameset provides the perfect canvas to build your dream bike.