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2027 Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM vs 2026 Colnago V4Rs Shimano

The Colnago V4Rs Shimano size closest to your 54 is the 51. Compare the 51 instead

What changes on the Colnago V4Rs Shimano

Compared with the Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM in 54, the Colnago V4Rs Shimano in 48.5 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−20 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2027 Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM (54)The Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM frame drawn to scale.J 992

Only the Specialized Aethos 2 SRAM is drawn. The Colnago V4Rs Shimano numbers we have for size 48.5 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Aethos 2 SRAM 54Colnago V4Rs Shimano 48.5Difference
Reach384mm383−1 mm
Stack559mm539−20 mm
Head tube angle72.5°71.5−1.0°
Seat tube angle74°74.5+0.5°
Effective top tube544mm535−9 mm
Chainstay length410mm408−2 mm
Wheelbase992mmnot listed
BB drop75mm72−3 mm
BB height267mmnot listed
Standover759mmnot listed
Seat tube length490mm485−5 mm
Fork length372mmnot listed
Head tube length150mm130−20 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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