Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2026 Specialized S-Works Aethos 2
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Overview
About this bike
2026 Specialized S-Works Aethos 2 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat- mount disc
- Frame
- S-Works Aethos 2 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, Hidden Cable Routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat- mount disc
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM Red
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB BSA 68
- Cassette
- SRAM RED XG-1290 E1, 12-speed, 10-33t
- Chain
- SRAM RED 12-speed
- Crankset
- SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 48/35
- Front Derailleur
- SRAM RED AXS E1, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM RED AXS E1
- Shifters
- SRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Roval Alpinist Cockpit II, Integrated Bar/Stem
- Saddle
- S-Works Power with Mirror
- Seatpost
- Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost, light weight clamp
- Grips
- Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire, 700x28c
- Rear Tire
- S-Works Turbo TLR Race Tire, 700x28c
- Wheel Set
- Roval Alpinist CLX III, Tubeless, 33mm depth, 26.5 width, and 21mm internal width carbon rim, Roval LF21-F 21H hub with Sinc Ceramic Bearings, Roval by ARRIS Composite Aero Spoke with Ti end fittings
- 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.