Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Expert
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Overview
About this bike
2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Expert value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Hidden Cable Routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Fork
- Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Ultegra
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, hydraulic disc
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, 12-speed
- Cassette
- Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11-30t
- Chain
- Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed w/ quick link
- Crankset
- Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36t
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano Threaded BSA BB
- Shifters
- SRAM Force AXS E1
Brakes
- Front Brake
- Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 Hydraulic Brake
- Rear Brake
- Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 Hydraulic Brake
- Brakes
- SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
- Stem
- Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
- Handlebars
- Roval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar, 125mm drop, 75mm reach
- Tape
- Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Expert
- SeatPost
- Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
- Seat Binder
- Specialized Alloy, 30mm
- Grips
- Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Handlebar
- Roval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar, 125mm drop, 75mm reach
Wheels & Tires
- Front Wheel
- Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Front Tire
- S-Works Turbo, 700x28
- Rear Tire
- S-Works Turbo, 700x28
- Rear Wheel
- Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim
- Inner Tubes
- 700x20-28, 48mm Presta Valve
- Wheel Set
- Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready
- Wheel Size
- 700c
Pedals
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.