Aethos S-works [Custombuild]

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1llum4
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by 1llum4

ome rodriguez wrote:
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:05 am
Where did you buy roval alpinist rims only?
It's not a super obvious option on Specialized dealer portal. but I think in most country a Spec dealer should be able to order rims only for many roval models.

BREW2
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by BREW2

ome rodriguez wrote:
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:05 am
Very nice! Like the frame color and quite light for a 56 build.
Where did you buy roval alpinist rims only?
Thank you!! :D

You can order alpinist rims from your local Spec dealer. I ordered from concept store.

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BREW2
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by BREW2

Prawn wrote:
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:06 pm
That's a dedicated effort on the wheels... am I correct in saying that switching to the 180s saved 50g compared to roval hubs?
Yes, exactly. Claimed weight on clx alpinist is 1253, So it saved me nearly 55g + i got much better hubs.

I saved near 10g from spokes and nipples. Rembember that it its 24 + 21 spokes on a orginal alpinist wheelset, And i ordered two rear rims 24+24 so actually i added three spokes and nipples. The new 180 hubs saved around 40g compared with roval hubs.

Visqu
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by Visqu

BREW2 wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:39 am
Prawn wrote:
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:06 pm
That's a dedicated effort on the wheels... am I correct in saying that switching to the 180s saved 50g compared to roval hubs?
Yes, exactly. Claimed weight on clx alpinist is 1253, So it saved me nearly 55g + i got much better hubs.

I saved near 10g from spokes and nipples. Rembember that it its 24 + 21 spokes on a orginal alpinist wheelset, And i ordered two rear rims 24+24 so actually i added three spokes and nipples. The new 180 hubs saved around 40g compared with roval hubs.
How would you characterize them as better?

Looking at the pics, the Roval hubs seem to have bigger flanges and their internals are probably based on 240EXP.
So you're really trading durability and stiffness for less weight, though you did gain 3 spokes for the front.

Nothing against the 180EXP, I have two wheelsets with those, just wondering where you see the value proposition.

BREW2
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by BREW2

Visqu wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:51 am
BREW2 wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:39 am
Prawn wrote:
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:06 pm
That's a dedicated effort on the wheels... am I correct in saying that switching to the 180s saved 50g compared to roval hubs?
Yes, exactly. Claimed weight on clx alpinist is 1253, So it saved me nearly 55g + i got much better hubs.

I saved near 10g from spokes and nipples. Rembember that it its 24 + 21 spokes on a orginal alpinist wheelset, And i ordered two rear rims 24+24 so actually i added three spokes and nipples. The new 180 hubs saved around 40g compared with roval hubs.
How would you characterize them as better?

Looking at the pics, the Roval hubs seem to have bigger flanges and their internals are probably based on 240EXP.
So you're really trading durability and stiffness for less weight, though you did gain 3 spokes for the front.

Nothing against the 180EXP, I have two wheelsets with those, just wondering where you see the value proposition.

Yes, correct it based on 240 exp but roval making the body. The only thing that is dt-swiss is the internals.
I have been disappointed on my last hubs on clx 64 and clx 32 and on my mtb wheels control sl. All have the same problem and it feels like its to much resistance when you spin the axle, i think the tolerance in the body is the problem. Another example is endcaps on roval hubs often is to tight against the body/shell so its scrape the inside.

Visqu
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by Visqu

BREW2 wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:16 pm
Visqu wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:51 am
BREW2 wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:39 am
Prawn wrote:
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:06 pm
That's a dedicated effort on the wheels... am I correct in saying that switching to the 180s saved 50g compared to roval hubs?
Yes, exactly. Claimed weight on clx alpinist is 1253, So it saved me nearly 55g + i got much better hubs.

I saved near 10g from spokes and nipples. Rembember that it its 24 + 21 spokes on a orginal alpinist wheelset, And i ordered two rear rims 24+24 so actually i added three spokes and nipples. The new 180 hubs saved around 40g compared with roval hubs.
How would you characterize them as better?

Looking at the pics, the Roval hubs seem to have bigger flanges and their internals are probably based on 240EXP.
So you're really trading durability and stiffness for less weight, though you did gain 3 spokes for the front.

Nothing against the 180EXP, I have two wheelsets with those, just wondering where you see the value proposition.

Yes, correct it based on 240 exp but roval making the body. The only thing that is dt-swiss is the internals.
I have been disappointed on my last hubs on clx 64 and clx 32 and on my mtb wheels control sl. All have the same problem and it feels like its to much resistance when you spin the axle, i think the tolerance in the body is the problem. Another example is endcaps on roval hubs often is to tight against the body/shell so its scrape the inside.
Sounds bad, I've also had some tolerance/assembly related issues with DT hubs too.
Hope you have better luck with those 180EXP :)

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by Geoff

OK, that's nice. Great colour!

BREW2
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by BREW2

Visqu wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:42 pm
BREW2 wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:16 pm
Visqu wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:51 am
BREW2 wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:39 am


Yes, exactly. Claimed weight on clx alpinist is 1253, So it saved me nearly 55g + i got much better hubs.

I saved near 10g from spokes and nipples. Rembember that it its 24 + 21 spokes on a orginal alpinist wheelset, And i ordered two rear rims 24+24 so actually i added three spokes and nipples. The new 180 hubs saved around 40g compared with roval hubs.
How would you characterize them as better?

Looking at the pics, the Roval hubs seem to have bigger flanges and their internals are probably based on 240EXP.
So you're really trading durability and stiffness for less weight, though you did gain 3 spokes for the front.

Nothing against the 180EXP, I have two wheelsets with those, just wondering where you see the value proposition.

Yes, correct it based on 240 exp but roval making the body. The only thing that is dt-swiss is the internals.
I have been disappointed on my last hubs on clx 64 and clx 32 and on my mtb wheels control sl. All have the same problem and it feels like its to much resistance when you spin the axle, i think the tolerance in the body is the problem. Another example is endcaps on roval hubs often is to tight against the body/shell so its scrape the inside.
Sounds bad, I've also had some tolerance/assembly related issues with DT hubs too.
Hope you have better luck with those 180EXP :)

Notice that i ment roval hubs and not dt-swiss. Have not felt any problems ever with dt swiss hubs.

Visqu
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by Visqu

BREW2 wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:07 pm
Visqu wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:42 pm
BREW2 wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:16 pm
Visqu wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:51 am


How would you characterize them as better?

Looking at the pics, the Roval hubs seem to have bigger flanges and their internals are probably based on 240EXP.
So you're really trading durability and stiffness for less weight, though you did gain 3 spokes for the front.

Nothing against the 180EXP, I have two wheelsets with those, just wondering where you see the value proposition.

Yes, correct it based on 240 exp but roval making the body. The only thing that is dt-swiss is the internals.
I have been disappointed on my last hubs on clx 64 and clx 32 and on my mtb wheels control sl. All have the same problem and it feels like its to much resistance when you spin the axle, i think the tolerance in the body is the problem. Another example is endcaps on roval hubs often is to tight against the body/shell so its scrape the inside.
Sounds bad, I've also had some tolerance/assembly related issues with DT hubs too.
Hope you have better luck with those 180EXP :)

Notice that i ment roval hubs and not dt-swiss. Have not felt any problems ever with dt swiss hubs.
Yes, I was trying to say that I've had issues with DT, not Roval.

BREW2
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HaroldC
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by HaroldC

Nice build. Is that front hose at its final length? It looks like it's going to rub the head tube.

Makki83
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by Makki83

BREW2 wrote:
Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:45 pm
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Hey

Are this original axles, headset and ahead?
This weight is really good!

redman129
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by redman129

what was the final weight on this build? I'm looking into almost the same build, but with different wheels and Darimo cockpit.

easyv
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by easyv

The Aethos expander and thruaxles are a really nice weight! Wonder if I can get the local Specialized dealer to order some in for me. Seems like weight weenie parts that have the backing of a big manufacturer vs. some potentially more suspect boutique parts...

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FIJIGabe
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How much does the expander weigh without the top cap and retaining bolt?

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