2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sagan Collection LTD vs 2021 Specialized Aethos
The Specialized Aethos size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Aethos
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sagan Collection LTD in 54, the Specialized Aethos in 61 places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sagan Collection LTD, 54Specialized Aethos, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sagan Collection LTD 54 | Specialized Aethos 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 408mm | +24 mm |
| Stack | 544mm | 612mm | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 540mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 1012mm | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 268mm | 268mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 824mm | +49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 567mm | +86 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 369mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 204mm | +61 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Aethos minus the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sagan Collection LTD. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sagan Collection LTD, 2021 Specialized Aethos.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sagan Collection LTDSpecialized Aethos
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.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Sagan Collection LTDMen's S-Works Disc Sagan Collection LTD | Specialized AethosAethos Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Crankset | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 50 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Toupe | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Aethos FACT |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Alpinist |
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