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2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Pro vs 2026 Colnago V4Rs Shimano

The 51 is the Colnago V4Rs Shimano size closest to your 56 Specialized Aethos 2 Pro. 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 Colnago V4Rs Shimano

Compared with the Specialized Aethos 2 Pro in 56, the Colnago V4Rs Shimano in 51 places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−23 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.2°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Pro (56)The Specialized Aethos 2 Pro frame drawn to scale.J 998

Only the Specialized Aethos 2 Pro is drawn. The Colnago V4Rs Shimano numbers we have for size 51 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Aethos 2 Pro 56Colnago V4Rs Shimano 51Difference
Reach391388−3 mm
Stack580557−23 mm
Head tube angle7371.8−1.2°
Seat tube angle7474±0.0°
Effective top tube557550−7 mm
Chainstay length410408−2 mm
Wheelbase998not listed
BB drop7572−3 mm
Head tube length169148−21 mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed510

Differences are the Colnago V4Rs Shimano minus the Specialized Aethos 2 Pro. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Pro, 2026 Colnago V4Rs Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Aethos 2 ProColnago V4Rs Shimano

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 2 ProProColnago V4Rs ShimanoShimano Dura-Ace Di2
FrameSpecialized Aethos 2Colnago V4Rs
ShifterSRAM Force AXS E1Shimano Dura Ace Di2
DerailleurSRAM Force AXS E1Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano RD-9250 Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteSRAM ForceShimano Dura-Ace
ChainSRAM Force D1Shimano Dura-Ace
CranksetSRAM Force E1 XPLR 1xShimano Dura-Ace
ChainringSRAM Force E1Shimano Dura-Ace, Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB GXCeramicSpeed T47
WheelsetRoval Alpinist CL IIShimano Dura-Ace C50
TireSpecialized Turbo TLR RacePirelli P Zero Race
BrakeSRAM Force E1Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano Dura-Ace 9270 Di2
RotorSRAM Force E1Shimano CL900
HandlebarRoval Alpinist Cockpit IIColnago CC.01
StemRoval Alpinist Cockpit IIColnago CC.01
GripsSupacaz Super Sticky Kushnot listed
SeatpostRoval Alpinist Carbon S-WorksColnago D-shape carbon
SaddleSpecialized Power Pro MirrorPrologo Scratch M5 CPC
Forknot listedColnago carbon fork
Bar tapenot listedColnago Grip
Headsetnot listedCeramicSpeed SLT
Bottle cagenot listedColnago bottle cage

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