S-Works Aethos Frameset

Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for racing. Grand Tour top steps, Classic’s
Monuments—they’re in our DNA. But sometimes riding simply to ride, riding for the love of
riding, is just what we need. And this is what the Aethos lives for. Sure, it’s given nothing
up to performance, and happens to be the lightest frame out there, but with no
compromise to style. Aethos: Billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing—the perfect
ride.
• The Aethos frame has been designed with the perfect combination of ultimate ride
feel, light weight, and style—from accelerating up steep pitches and descending
technical descents, to all-day saddle comfort on even the longest coffee rides, the
Aethos hits the mark. But how, you ask? By reinventing the traditional road shape
found on bikes of the past, we’ve subtly altered these shapes to deliver massive gains
in stiffness and balance, all without affecting weight or durability. Pair that with an
entirely new layup and process that we’ve perfected over multiple decades and you
have the lightest frame out there (585 grams, S-Works, size 56cm). The Aethos is
more than just a new bike, it’s the first of a new breed.
• A featherweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring ride characteristics,
which is why we’ve developed the Aethos to have the perfect balance of front and
rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. By studying the flexing and
breathing of carbon fiber, we were able to discover groundbreaking findings about
how forces flow through frames. Just a few pedal strokes and you’ll realize this
sublime ride sets a new standard.
• Every detail, from the derailleur hangers to the fork expander plug have been
designed with style, weight, and durability in mind—everything in pursuit for the perfect
ride.