S-WORKS AETHOS FRAME

Dont get us wrong, were all for racing. The upper steps of the Grand Tour, the monuments of the Classics, are all in our DNA. But sometimes riding just for the sake of riding, riding for the love of riding, is just what we need. And thats what the Aethos was created for. Sure, it hasnt given up anything in performance and turns out to be the lightest frame in existence, but without compromising on style. Aethos: billions of calculations in the pursuit of one thing: the perfect ride.

Complete the worlds lightest frame with the SRAM RED eTAP AXS 12-speed groupset and the lightweight Roval Alpinist wheels and youll have a perfectly balanced top-tier ride that doesnt compromise anything in the name of performance.

• The Aethos frame has been designed with the perfect combination of maximum handling feel, lightweight, and style: from sprinting up steep climbs and descending technical descents, to all-day saddle comfort even on the longest rides, the Aethos hits the mark.

But how, you may ask? By reinventing the traditional road form found in bikes of the past, weve subtly altered these shapes to provide massive gains in stiffness and balance, all without affecting weight or durability. Combine that with a completely new layout and process that weve refined over several decades, and you have the lightest frame in existence (585 grams, S-Works, size 56 cm). The Aethos is more than a new bike; its the first of a new generation.

• A featherweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring handling characteristics, so weve developed the Aethos to have the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. By studying the flex and breathing of carbon fiber, we were able to uncover innovative findings about how forces flow through the frames. Just a few pedal strokes and youll realize that this sublime ride sets a new standard.

Every detail, from the derailleur hangers to the fork expander cap, has been designed with style, weight, and durability in mind, all in pursuit of the perfect ride.