2020 Aethos Sub UCI weight Specialized.

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What defines the rumoured UCI Illegal Specialized

Doesn't Exist
75
24%
More aero than the Venge
39
12%
Lighter than the Tarmac SL6
139
44%
More aero than the Venge AND lighter than the Tarmac SL6
36
11%
Not sure
27
9%
 
Total votes: 316

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by Noctiluxx

So the Tarmac is the now an aero bike while the Aethos the new climbing bike?
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by sethjs

Had a thought - and I'm probably wrong, but...

What if the Aethos and the new Alberto Contador bike are the same thing?

He's well known for having his mechanics go to great lengths to shave weight (just to add it back again to hit 6.8, but that's another story).

His new bike has an A logo (without the horizontal line, if I remember right) - everyone assumed that's for Alberto. Could be for Aethos.

And he tested it on his everesting record run, and was quoted as saying it had new materials or something like that and he was checking the current iteration. And if Specialized is hitting less than 600 grams for a disc frame, might need something more exotic than just normal resin + carbon fiber.

Finally, this would be Specialized stealing Alberto from Trek, which, they'd probably want to do.

Again, I'm probably wrong. But it's possible!

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by TobinHatesYou

sethjs wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:36 pm

Again, I'm probably wrong. But it's possible!

It’s this.

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TobinHatesYou wrote:
sethjs wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:36 pm

Again, I'm probably wrong. But it's possible!

It’s this.
Image
Doesn't look like it says Aethos. Looks like Auron or something.


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by Cpritch20

sethjs wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:36 pm
Had a thought - and I'm probably wrong, but...

What if the Aethos and the new Alberto Contador bike are the same thing?

He's well known for having his mechanics go to great lengths to shave weight (just to add it back again to hit 6.8, but that's another story).

His new bike has an A logo (without the horizontal line, if I remember right) - everyone assumed that's for Alberto. Could be for Aethos.

And he tested it on his everesting record run, and was quoted as saying it had new materials or something like that and he was checking the current iteration. And if Specialized is hitting less than 600 grams for a disc frame, might need something more exotic than just normal resin + carbon fiber.

Finally, this would be Specialized stealing Alberto from Trek, which, they'd probably want to do.

Again, I'm probably wrong. But it's possible!
To fuel your speculation...the black and white stripe paint job (on everesting bike) reminds me of the future car model spy photos with the wrap/paint jobs to disguise the shape/lines/details.
Also, what if his new Contador Foundation team was sponored by Specialized? :noidea:
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by NotYou

LegPower wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:51 pm
TobinHatesYou wrote:
sethjs wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:36 pm

Again, I'm probably wrong. But it's possible!

It’s this.
Image
Doesn't look like it says Aethos. Looks like Auron or something.


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With the name, my money would be on Aurora, would also fit the seemingly changing colors of the blueish lines - then again, blueish lines also fit aethos quite well.

What intrigued me more on the picture though is the way the cables are routed. Looks like they go directly into the frame through a new hole in the front of the headtube instead of through the spacers as it's most common currently.
Definitely interesting, but not sure what this would mean for structural integrity...

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by TobinHatesYou

NotYou wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 11:59 pm

With the name, my money would be on Aurora, would also fit the seemingly changing colors of the blueish lines - then again, blueish lines also fit aethos quite well.

What intrigued me more on the picture though is the way the cables are routed. Looks like they go directly into the frame through a new hole in the front of the headtube instead of through the spacers as it's most common currently.
Definitely interesting, but not sure what this would mean for structural integrity...

It’s unlikely to be drilled out rather than molded with proper reinforcement. What it does mean is the hoses/wires go under the the headset upper bearing rather than through it. A minor convenience that allows you to replace the bearing without disconnecting your brake lines. That style of entry may not be best for the longevity of the housings...I’m sure we all remember how common split housings were on old SuperSixes.

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by spdntrxi

LegPower wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:51 pm
TobinHatesYou wrote:
sethjs wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:36 pm

Again, I'm probably wrong. But it's possible!

It’s this.
Image
Doesn't look like it says Aethos. Looks like Auron or something.


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that looks like the bike pistolero been riding
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by Zappano

spdntrxi wrote:
Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:42 am
that looks like the bike pistolero been riding
because it is. they are speculating wether it is the new light S-Works Aethos
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by FactoryMatt

too chunky no way.

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by FlatlandClimber

So we are getting another light bike, right?
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by Dr.Dos

ome rodriguez wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 2:45 pm
Aethos should give the factor o2 vam disc and canyon ultimate cf evo disc a run for their money.
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by Jonolsson

NotYou wrote:
LegPower wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:51 pm
TobinHatesYou wrote:
sethjs wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:36 pm

Again, I'm probably wrong. But it's possible!

It’s this.
Image
Doesn't look like it says Aethos. Looks like Auron or something.


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With the name, my money would be on Aurora, would also fit the seemingly changing colors of the blueish lines - then again, blueish lines also fit aethos quite well.

What intrigued me more on the picture though is the way the cables are routed. Looks like they go directly into the frame through a new hole in the front of the headtube instead of through the spacers as it's most common currently.
Definitely interesting, but not sure what this would mean for structural integrity...
Here you have Image

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by Ritxis

sethjs wrote:
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:36 pm
Had a thought - and I'm probably wrong, but...

What if the Aethos and the new Alberto Contador bike are the same thing?

He's well known for having his mechanics go to great lengths to shave weight (just to add it back again to hit 6.8, but that's another story).

His new bike has an A logo (without the horizontal line, if I remember right) - everyone assumed that's for Alberto. Could be for Aethos.

And he tested it on his everesting record run, and was quoted as saying it had new materials or something like that and he was checking the current iteration. And if Specialized is hitting less than 600 grams for a disc frame, might need something more exotic than just normal resin + carbon fiber.

Finally, this would be Specialized stealing Alberto from Trek, which, they'd probably want to do.

Again, I'm probably wrong. But it's possible!
Contador is a bit (or very) talkative.............. :twisted:

he likes to "talk" a lot............

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by joesch

Zappano wrote:
Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:11 am
spdntrxi wrote:
Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:42 am
that looks like the bike pistolero been riding
because it is. they are speculating wether it is the new light S-Works Aethos
Hmmmm... none of the parts / shapes resemble anything Specialized released in recent years. Would be quite an "interesting" move and Marketing-wise a coup.
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