2025 Specialized Aethos LTD vs 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano size closest to your 54 Specialized Aethos LTD. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano
Compared with the Specialized Aethos LTD in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Aethos LTD, 54Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos LTD 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 384 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 544 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 978 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 268mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 748mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 369mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 137mm | 137 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano minus the Specialized Aethos LTD. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Aethos LTD, 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Aethos LTDSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Shimano
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.
| Part | Specialized Aethos LTDS-Works LTD | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro ShimanoPro - Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Aethos FACT | Specialized Tarmac SL8 |
| Shifter | SRAM RED AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Red AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | SRAM RED | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS Power Meter | Shimano Ultegra R81000 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano Threaded BSA |
| Wheelset | Roval Alpinist CLX | Roval Rapide CL III |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | SRAM Red AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Stem | Roval Alpinist | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Specialized Power Pro |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
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