This video contains paid product placement for Freewheel. Specialized has launched an entirely new 2021 road bike called the Aethos (pronounced AY-thoss) all whilst the dust from the launch of the Tarmac SL7 is barely beginning to settle.

Built around a disc-only frame claimed to weigh an astonishing 585g in its lightest finish (size 56), the top spec S-Works Founders’ Edition is said to weigh just 6kg for a complete bike.

The Tarmac SL7 was introduced as the ‘one bike to rule them all’, yet the Aethos is surprising in it’s rejection of aerodynamics and modern design that we’re used to seeing on modern race bikes.
The halo Founder’s Editions Aethos will cost £13,000 / $14,500 / AU$22,000, and the two other S-Works builds will be priced at £10,750 / $12,500 / AU$18,500

Senior Writer Matthew Loveridge takes us through all the features and the all-important first ride impressions. Does the sight of a hill climb bike with disc brakes make you tear your hair out? Do you agree with Matthew’s honest thoughts at the end of the video? As always, let us know in the comments!

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Presenter: Matthew Loveridge
Camera: Felix Smith
Editor: Robyn Furtado
Producer: Felix Smith

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