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2026 Specialized Aethos 2

Road

The 2026 Specialized Aethos 2 sits in the middle of the range for road bikes, with a shorter rear center. Reach 373 to 404 mm, stack 522 to 627 mm. The Aethos 2 S-Works build comes with SRAM Red AXS E1 shifting and Roval Alpinist CLX III wheels.

Source: specialized.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model year
2026
Type
Road
Drivetrain
SRAM Red AXS E1
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
specialized.com
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Geometry by size

2026 Specialized Aethos 2 geometry drawing, size 54Side view of the 2026 Specialized Aethos 2 frame in size 54, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 992A 384mmB 559mmJ 992mmH 410mmK 75mmC 544mmD 72.5°E 74.0°F 150mm
Geometry drawing, size 54, to scale.
2026 Specialized Aethos 2 geometry by size
Measurement495254565861
Reach(mm)373377384391398404
Stack(mm)522538559580606627
Head tube angle(°)71.472.172.5737373.5
Seat tube angle(°)75.574.574747474
Effective top tube(mm)508526544557572584
Chainstay length(mm)410410410410410410
Wheelbase(mm)97898199299810131020
BB drop(mm)75.576.5757573.573.5
Head tube length(mm)114128150169198218
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Stock build

21 parts

Frame

Specialized Aethos 2
Frame

Drivetrain

Shifter
DerailleurSpeeds 12From the manufacturer: Maximum cog 30 tFrom the manufacturer: Actuation type ElectronicFrom the manufacturer: Cassette compatibility 10-28T to 10-36T
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Freehub body HG spline L2
SRAM RED E1
Chain
SRAM Powermeter Red AXS
Crankset
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Roval Alpinist CLX III
WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Weight 1131 g
Specialized Turbo TLR Race
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Roval LF21-F
Hub

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 2
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
Rotor
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200
Rotor

Cockpit

Roval Alpinist Cockpit II
HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 400mmFrom the manufacturer: Material Carbon
Roval Alpinist Cockpit II
StemFrom the manufacturer: Material Carbon
HeadsetFrom the manufacturer: Bearing type Ceramic

Seatpost & Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Specialized Aethos 2?
Geometry is listed for 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 61.
What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Specialized Aethos 2 in size 56?
In size 56, reach is 391 mm and stack is 580 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Specialized Aethos 2?
The head tube angle is 73 degrees in size 56.
What does the 2026 Specialized Aethos 2 S-Works ship with?
The stock build includes Specialized Aethos 2, SRAM RED, Roval Alpinist CLX III, and Shimano Dura-Ace R9200.
Which years of the Specialized Aethos 2 are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Specialized Aethos 2 for 2026, 2027, 2025, and 2024.

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