Matt Stephens' Specialized S-Works Aethos Long Term Review | Sigma Sports

Specialized didn't start with a blank page, they started with an SL5.

The Aethos is what would have happened if 2019-2022 didn't happen.

Hi, thank you very much for your video. What would you recommend between an Aethos and a Tarmac SL8? I don't ride competitions and I really like climbing. I was initially thinking of the Aethos, but the new Tarmac seems to be very good for climbing too. Thank you in advance for your feedback!

I now have one 🤩

the amount of sponsored blablabla is non stop in this vid, it's honestly painful to watch

A MIX OF GIANT TCR AND LOOK 585 SO WHAT S NEW!!!!!!! is that the one used by quickstep oh yes how many races do they win this year

Hell of a bike, top marks on the review!

American Owned Quality

Matt Stephens is a gen. As I recall Matt was once pretty enamored with the SL4 also.

That's a modernized 2010's SuperSix EVO which was also designed by Peter Denk. Just a simple double triangle with current technology & layup methods. It even looks "right" with a return to a classic design and a non-proprietary BB & seatpost.

I wondered where Matt had gone. Watch that chimney BTW, not recommended as the plug needs to grip the stem not the spacers!

Spec it is just Merida, only inscription on the frame are different.

We have come full circle. Engineers have rediscovered that the tubular tube shapes (bikes 8+ years back) are lighter and superior. Lol

Tubless tires?

Caledonia 5 or this Aethos ?

The slim lines are much nicer

If you get that allez elite 105, put a sram 10/11 speed groupset on there with rim brake lightweight wheels it's 6.54kg, at least mine is and less faff due to external cables :) i'd buy one and invest in a personal mechanic because cba with internal cables, brake bleeds, flexi spokes pinginging and rubbing rotors. If i had money for both id buy one right now

wow 13lbs!!!! wish I had $14k of course putting on dura ace wheels would lower weight even more !!!

Basically, it's a Colnago Super from 40-50 years ago, executed with modern materials and components. I've been waiting for that.

I know it's good, but it looks like a 1500 dollar bike