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2025 Specialized Aethos LTD vs 2024 Specialized Aethos 2 Pro

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Aethos 2 Pro

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+1.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2025 Specialized Aethos LTD (49)The Specialized Aethos LTD frame drawn to scale.J 973

Only the Specialized Aethos LTD is drawn. The Specialized Aethos 2 Pro numbers we have for size 61 are missing the reach, stack, seat angle and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Aethos LTD 49Specialized Aethos 2 Pro 61Difference
Reach375mmnot listed
Stack514mmnot listed
Head tube angle71.75°73.5+1.8°
Seat tube angle75.5°not listed
Effective top tube508mmnot listed
Chainstay length410mm410±0 mm
Wheelbase973mmnot listed
BB drop74mmnot listed
BB height266mmnot listed
Standover705mmnot listed
Seat tube length431mmnot listed
Fork length369mmnot listed
Head tube length109mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Aethos 2 Pro minus the Specialized Aethos LTD. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Aethos LTD, 2024 Specialized Aethos 2 Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Aethos LTDSpecialized Aethos 2 Pro

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Aethos LTDS-Works LTDSpecialized Aethos 2 ProPro
FrameSpecialized S-Works Aethos FACTSpecialized Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon
ShifterSRAM RED AXSShimano Ultegra R8100 Di2
DerailleurSRAM Red AXSShimano Ultegra R8100 Di2
CassetteSRAM RED XG-1290SRAM Force
ChainSRAM REDSRAM Force
CranksetSRAM RED AXS Power MeterSRAM Force E1
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB BSA 68
WheelsetRoval Alpinist CLXRoval Alpinist CL II
TireSpecialized S-Works Turbo 2BRS Works Turbo TLR Race
BrakeSRAM Red AXSShimano Ultegra
StemRoval Alpinistnot listed
SeatpostRoval AlpinistRoval Alpinist Carbon S-Works
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerSpecialized Power Pro Mirror
Chainringnot listedShimano Ultegra
Rotornot listedSRAM Force E1
Handlebarnot listedRoval Alpinist Cockpit II
Gripsnot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush

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