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2022 Specialized Roubaix Expert 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
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Specialized Roubaix Expert (52)The Specialized Roubaix Expert frame drawn to scale.J 986

Only the Specialized Roubaix Expert 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 Roubaix Expert 52Specialized Aethos 2 Pro 61Difference
Reach368mmnot listed
Stack570mmnot listed
Head tube angle72°73.5+1.5°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Chainstay length413mm410−3 mm
Wheelbase986mmnot listed
BB drop77.5mmnot listed
BB height265mmnot listed
Standover743mmnot listed
Seat tube length446mmnot listed
Fork length370mmnot listed
Head tube length112mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Aethos 2 Pro minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Roubaix Expert, 2024 Specialized Aethos 2 Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix ExpertSpecialized 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 Roubaix ExpertExpertSpecialized Aethos 2 ProPro
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 2.0not listed
ShifterShimano Ultegra R8170 Di2Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, Shimano Ultegra R8150Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2
CassetteShimano UltegraSRAM Force
ChainShimano UltegraSRAM Force
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8100SRAM Force E1
WheelsetRoval C38Roval Alpinist CL II
TireSpecialized Turbo ProS Works Turbo TLR Race
BrakeShimano Ultegra R8170Shimano Ultegra
HandlebarSpecialized Hover ExpertRoval Alpinist Cockpit II
StemSpecialized Futurenot listed
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works PaveRoval Alpinist Carbon S-Works
SaddleSpecialized Power ExpertSpecialized Power Pro Mirror
Framenot listedSpecialized Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon
Chainringnot listedShimano Ultegra
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB BSA 68
Rotornot listedSRAM Force E1
Gripsnot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush
Bar tapenot listedSupacaz Super Sticky Kush

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