Specialized Aethos - My Initial Review of a Modern Classic
I bought an Aethos 6 weeks ago and have tested it both in the hills and on the flat. Due to the lightweight frame and stiff carbon layup, it is a magnificent climber and demon descender. The power transfer from pedal to propulsion is amazing and it is so stable and agile.
The design is a modern classic. The round tubing, 2 piece bar and stem, and exposed brake cables are just simply elegant and timeless. At last, a new model that actually still looks like a bike!.
The Aethos shows us that aerodynamics isn't everything, so is there a price to pay for such a traditional bike design? Not so much, by my experience to date. This bike handles fast and flat rides pretty well also.
I love this bike because it is different, has classic styling, is mechanically simple, but still performs outrageously well in nearly every situation. It is a worthy successor to my previous "climbing bike", the Trek Emonda.
Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:02 Climbs Like A Dream
01:45 Power Climbs - Full Energy Transfer
02:23 Descends On Rails
03:17 How About On The Flat?
04:06 Rider Comfort
05:11 Summary