When Specialized unveiled the Aethos in 2020, it was an unexpected bike. Specialized is heavily invested in competition, and it is famous for declaring “aero is everything.” Yet the Aethos was a ...

Specialized has unveiled the new Aethos 2 – the lightest road bike it has ever produced, and sporting several new modern features that bring it up to date with 2025 road bike design trends. This has ...

When Specialized launched the S-Works Aethos two weeks ago it threw a curveball at the cycling industry. An alternative approach to the bike design ethos and some seriously impressive performance ...

Fit, Geometry, Gearing, and Tire Clearance Matter More Than Hype. Here’s What to Prioritize Before You Buy.

“You could buy a car for that!” It’s a familiar refrain heard in the cycling world. Enthusiast riders groan every time a ‘non cyclist’ tells them they could buy a traditional petrol-powered vehicle ...

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Since its inception almost 50 years ago, Specialized has forged a reputation for crafting some of the best bikes the sport has ever seen. Yet for 2021, the brand removes racing and competitiveness ...