2026 Aethos? Thoughts?

Overall, I really like it. Subtle geometry changes so it’s not as aggressive as the Tarmac, but not super relaxed that it’s a full on endurance bike. Hidden cables are polarizing but I think they look really nice. It maintains the classic round tubes and no dropped seat stays. UDH added. 35mm official clearance. I’m heading over to my shop to see it in person tomorrow. Not a race bike by any means but it could work for a lot of people.

And sub-6kg for a stock full build is crazy.

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Well I’m chuffed. They basically gave it the same geometry I decided on and now love for my current Ti road bike. Only difference is their chain stay length and by that the wheelbase is 1cm shorter compared to mine. Feel like I’m a trend setter or ahead of the curve or some such nonsense.

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what is that in freedome units?

5.98kg

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A smidge under 6kg :slight_smile:

And a bit more than 5.96kg :wink:

I like it, was never interested in the old one as it just looked like my Supersix Evo Black Inc with those cables out the front, but this one looks great.

What do you think about the small size change in fitting? I ride a Crux 54, and I think an Aethos 54 or a Tarmac 54 would fit me about the same

Is $14k for Red at 5.98 versus $8.5k for Force at 6.71 due strictly to component differences?

Sworks (red ) is 595 12r frameset

The non (force) is 705g 10r frameset.

so not just the groupo.

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I agree with you.

As much I like internal routing, I think they have lost their positioning with the change.

The best of the old school (rim brake) bike.

If you could substitute the 12r frame on the Force model I guess the price would be $10.5k.
It’s hard to imagine how much material gets trimmed during construction that saves 1.6lbs overall if the frame difference is only 110g.

I have zero need or desire for another bike…and going through a tough time financially right now.

But wow!!! This thing is making me consider taking another job or something.

Beautiful!!!

Can’t wait to hear about people buying this and riding it.

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