Specialized

2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Expert

Estimated used market value

$6,206 - $6,385

Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.

2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Expert

Value Guide market data · 2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Expert

12-month projected trend

6%

Direction and magnitude, not judgment

vs. category average

24%

Drops faster than category avg

Price over time - 2026 Specialized Aethos 2 Expert

$7.0k$3.9k$704MSRPMSRPYr 1Yr 2Yr 3Yr 4Yr 5Yr 6Yr 7Yr 7Yr 8Yr 9Yr 10Yr 11Yr 12Yr 13Yr 14Yr 14Yr 15Yr 16Yr 17Yr 18Yr 19Yr 20Yr 20

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Overview

About this bike

With a 705g frame, the Aethos 2 is the lightest bike in its class . But weight was never the point. Built by breaking racing’s rules to deliver pure road riding bliss, it’s engineered to disappear beneath you: responsive, supple, and sublime. Now with increased tire clearance, refined components, and data-based fit-enhancing geometry, it brings that transcendent ride feel to more riders than ever. Aethos 2 breaks the rules, for the love of the ride. Use - Performance Road Riding Frameset - 705g Fact 10r Frame / Fact 10r Fork Fit - Performance Endurance with Increased Stack Cockpit & Wheels - Roval Alpinist bar, stem, C38 wheels Drivetrain - SRAM Force AXS Weight - 7.05kg (56cm)

Specifications

Subtype
Performance
Category
Road
Component Fork
Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Component Size
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Component Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Product Family
Aethos
Component Chain
SRAM Force 12-speed
Component Color
Gloss Dolomite Metallic/Blue Pearl Over Shadow Silver, Satin Quartz Metallic/Nebula Metallic
Component Frame
Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Hidden Cable Routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Component Brakes
SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc
Component Pedals
Sold Separately
Component Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert
Component Crankset
SRAM Force E1 Crankset, 48/35t
Component Seatpost
Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
Component Shifters
SRAM Force AXS E1
Component Handlebar
Roval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar, 125mm drop, 75mm reach
Component Rear Tire
S-Works Turbo, 700x28
Component Wheel Set
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready
Component Front Tire
S-Works Turbo, 700x28
Component Tape Grips
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Component Wheel Size
700c
Component Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 68
Component Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force AXS E1, 12-speed
Component Front Derailleur
SRAM Force AXS E1, braze-on
Component Cassette Freewheel
SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10-33t
Crankset
SRAM Force E1 Crankset, 48/35t
Pedals
Sold Separately
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 68
Chain
SRAM Force 12-speed
Seatpost
Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert
Handlebar
Roval Alpinist Carbon Handlebar, 125mm drop, 75mm reach
Front Derailleur
SRAM Force AXS E1, braze-on
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force AXS E1, 12-speed
Rear Tire
S-Works Turbo, 700x28
Stem
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
Brakes
SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc
Fork
Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Frame
Aethos 2 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Hidden Cable Routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Shifters
SRAM Force AXS E1
Tape/Grips
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Color
Satin Quartz Metallic/Nebula Metallic
Size
61cm
Wheel Size
700c
Cassette/Freewheel
SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10-33t
Wheel Set
Roval C38, 21mm internal width carbon rim, tubeless ready
Front Tire
S-Works Turbo, 700x28

What to check when buying used

Inspection

Frame condition

Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.

Inspection

Drivetrain wear

Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.

Inspection

Service history

Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.

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