Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2021 Specialized S-Works Aethos Founder's Edition
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Overview
About this bike
2021 Specialized S-Works Aethos Founder's Edition value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Frame
- S-Works Aethos FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Electronic cable routing only, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Dura-Ace
- Bottom Bracket
- Threaded BB
- Cassette
- Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc
- Chain
- Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
- Chainrings
- 52/36T
- Crankset
- Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, HollowTech 2, 11-speed, Dual-sided Powermeter
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, 11-speed
- Shifters
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc R9170
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Roval Alpinist Cockpit, one-piece bar/stem combo, carbon
- Saddle
- Body Geometry S-Works Romin Evo, Carbon Fiber Rails, Carbon Fiber Base
- Seatpost
- Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
- Grips
- Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- Turbo Cotton - Black Sidewall, 320 TPI, 700x26mm
- Hubs
- Roval AFD hub
- Rims
- 21mm internal width carbon rim, 33mm depth
- Spokes
- Front: 21h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: 24h, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes
- Wheel Set
- Front: Roval Alpinist CLX, Win Tunnel Engineered, Roval Alpinist CLX, Win Tunnel Engineered
Pedals
- Pedals
- Sold separately
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Integrated cycle computer mount
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.