Don't get us wrong, we all love racing. The Grand Tour and the legendary classics: they're all part of our DNA. But sometimes it's just about riding for the sake of riding. That's what it's all about - dedication and passion. And that's exactly what the S-Works Aethos LTD represents. But it doesn't sacrifice performance, because it's not just by chance that it's the lightest frame on the market. And we didn't compromise on style either. The Aethos is the result of billions of calculations with just one goal: to create the perfect riding experience.
And now the lightest production road bike in the world meets the lightest complete groupset of all time, the brand new SRAM RED AXS. This limited edition S-Works Aethos LTD shines in the heavenly Glacial Metallic and has been refined with white wordmarks, silver accents and the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 bike computer. Only 100 units are available worldwide and each bike is individually numbered.
- The Aethos frame is the perfect combination of ultimate ride feel, low weight and unparalleled style. From acceleration on steep climbs to technical descents to incredible comfort on even the longest coffee rides, the Aethos always hits the mark. But how does it do it, you might ask? With the help of a supercomputer, we optimized the traditional road bike shape of older bikes in a completely new way. The shapes were subtly changed to offer massive advantages in stiffness and balance without negatively affecting weight or durability. Combined with our completely new layup process, perfected over decades, this created the lightest frame ever. Just 585 grams for the S-Works model in frame size 56. The Aethos is more than just a new bike, it is the first of a new kind of bike.
- A featherweight frame is useless without confidence-inspiring handling. That's why we designed the Aethos to have exceptional handling qualities and to find the perfect balance of stiffness within the bike. In addition, extensive testing of the flexibility of carbon fiber has given us groundbreaking insights into how forces are distributed within a bike frame. After you pedal for the first few times, you'll find that the exceptional handling sets new standards.
- Every detail, from the derailleur hangers to the fork crown, is designed with style, weight and durability in mind. We even used Roval's brand new Alpinist seatpost and Alpinist wheelset to save even more weight and further improve ride quality. Everything about this bike strives for the perfect ride.
