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2027 Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM vs 2026 Colnago V4Rs Shimano

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

2027 Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM (56)The Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM frame drawn to scale.J 998

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Aethos 2 SRAM 56Colnago V4Rs Shimano 51Difference
Reach391mm388−3 mm
Stack580mm557−23 mm
Head tube angle73°71.8−1.2°
Seat tube angle74°74±0.0°
Effective top tube557mm550−7 mm
Chainstay length410mm408−2 mm
Wheelbase998mmnot listed
BB drop75mm72−3 mm
BB height267mmnot listed
Standover779mmnot listed
Seat tube length510mm510±0 mm
Fork length372mmnot listed
Head tube length169mm148−21 mm

Differences are the Colnago V4Rs Shimano minus the Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM, 2026 Colnago V4Rs Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Aethos 2 SRAMColnago 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 SRAMS-Works - SRAM RED AXSColnago V4Rs ShimanoShimano Dura-Ace Di2
FrameSpecialized S-Works Aethos 2 FACTColnago V4Rs
ShifterSRAM RED AXS E1Shimano Dura Ace Di2
DerailleurSRAM RED AXS E1Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano RD-9250 Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteSRAM RED XG-1290 E1Shimano Dura-Ace
ChainSRAM Red E1 flat-topShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetSRAM RED AXS E1Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracketSpecialized AlphaCeramicSpeed T47
WheelsetRoval Rapide CLXShimano Dura-Ace C50
TireSpecialized Cotton TLRPirelli P Zero Race
BrakeSRAM Red E1Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano Dura-Ace 9270 Di2
HandlebarRoval Alpinist Cockpit IIColnago CC.01
SeatpostRoval AlpinistColnago D-shape carbon
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerPrologo Scratch M5 CPC
Forknot listedColnago carbon fork
Chainringnot listedShimano Dura-Ace, Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
Rotornot listedShimano CL900
Stemnot listedColnago CC.01
Bar tapenot listedColnago Grip
Headsetnot listedCeramicSpeed SLT
Bottle cagenot listedColnago bottle cage

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