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2025 Specialized Aethos Shimano 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
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2025 Specialized Aethos Shimano (52)The Specialized Aethos Shimano frame drawn to scale.J 975

Only the Specialized Aethos Shimano 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 Shimano 52Specialized Aethos 2 Pro 61Difference
Reach380mmnot listed
Stack527mmnot listed
Head tube angle72.5°73.5+1.0°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Effective top tube531mmnot listed
Chainstay length410mm410±0 mm
Wheelbase975mmnot listed
BB drop74mmnot listed
BB height266mmnot listed
Standover728mmnot listed
Seat tube length462mmnot listed
Fork length369mmnot listed
Head tube length120mmnot listed

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Aethos ShimanoSpecialized 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 ShimanoS-Works - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Specialized Aethos 2 ProPro
FrameSpecialized AethosSpecialized Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon
ShifterShimano Dura-Ace R9270Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2
DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace R9250Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2
CassetteShimano Dura-AceSRAM Force
ChainShimano XTR M9100SRAM Force
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace R9200SRAM Force E1
Bottom bracketShimano Dura-AceSRAM DUB BSA 68
WheelsetRoval AlpinistRoval Alpinist CL II
TireSpecialized S-Works Turbo 2BRS Works Turbo TLR Race
BrakeShimano Dura-Ace R9200Shimano Ultegra
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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