2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon vs 2025 Specialized Aethos Pro
The 52 is the Specialized Aethos Pro size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon. 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 Specialized Aethos Pro
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon in 52, the Specialized Aethos Pro in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, 52Specialized Aethos Pro, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon 52 | Specialized Aethos Pro 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 380mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 527mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 975mm | 975mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 74mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 266mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 746mm | 728mm | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 456mm | 462mm | +6 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | 369mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 120mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 531mm |
Differences are the Specialized Aethos Pro minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r Carbon, 2025 Specialized Aethos Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT 10r CarbonSpecialized Aethos Pro
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 SL8 FACT 10r CarbonFACT 10r Carbon | Specialized Aethos Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 | not listed |
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