Tarmac SL6 VS Aethos?
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I owned both SL6 and Aethos quite similar just the former faster of the two. But the SL7 is a different beast the reason still loving it.
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I thought that the SL5 would be similar to the SL6 in handling as I too compared the charts, but it’s a world of difference in handling. I loved the stability the SL5 exuded especially on descents.TwiggyForest wrote:I would expect the SL6 and Aethos to handle very similarly as they have the same geometry... I would have also expected the handling to be similar to the SL5 as the geomety is basically the same again (I haven't ridden an SL5 to compare).
Comfort may be different, Aethos receives high praise in this area. Also the Aethos had a threaded BB vs press-fit on the SL6, which matters a lot to some people.
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My Aethos was lighter than my SL6 rim, it can easily be built sub 6kg. I didn't feel any stiffness difference in the BB area between the two. I think you can't just go by these numbers and say that's the stiffest bike. Some people say the Aethos is a noodle. They obviously have never ridden it. From a pure performance factor, the SL6 and Aethos are basically the same. But that's just me.
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+1.
You just have to ride it to know the difference.
You just have to ride it to know the difference.
Aethos frames are lighter than SL6 frames. My S-Works Aethos in size 54 was 588g. Non S-Works around 100-120g heavier. My S-Works SL6 rim frameset is 848g, also size 54. Disc SL6 frames weigh around 70g more than SL6 rim frames. Depending on the color, SL6 vary quite a bit. But Aethos frames are definitely significantly lighter.
It’s just me, but buying an “Atheos Pro” totally negates all that hype of lightweight. It be another story if it was a Pro Tarmac and that be more digestible, but having a heavier Atheos I’d much rather grab an SL6.okx wrote:Still haven't pushed buy botton, but as all Aethos Pro frames are out of stock in Europe, at least 49 size, I'm leaning to SL6 Sworks frameset...
Maybe someone had a chance to compare weight difference between Aethos Pro and SL6 sworks framesets?
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At this point I'm looking for lightest frameset for 3,5k Eu and if it's Aethos pro, why not to go with it?Ronin416 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:53 pmIt’s just me, but buying an “Atheos Pro” totally negates all that hype of lightweight. It be another story if it was a Pro Tarmac and that be more digestible, but having a heavier Atheos I’d much rather grab an SL6.okx wrote:Still haven't pushed buy botton, but as all Aethos Pro frames are out of stock in Europe, at least 49 size, I'm leaning to SL6 Sworks frameset...
Maybe someone had a chance to compare weight difference between Aethos Pro and SL6 sworks framesets?
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It is strange with the Aethos. I haven't ridden it enough yet. Bought it in September. Then came the winter here in Sweden...
But it is a strange feeling to ride it. Compared to my previous bikes.
Cervélo R3 x3. Stiff as hell. Fun but uncomfortable. 6,7 - 7,3 kg.
Colnago M10. Super nice and every aspect. Fast and perfectly harsh. Sporty. Diffrent top wheels. 7,3 FFWD FFC4R
Emonda ALR 5 with D-A 9001 and Paradigm Elite. Harsh and sprinty. Great bike! 7,2 kg
Aethos S-Works Di2. As stock but Pirello tires. Does it ride like a Tesla. I think that is the best way to describe it. 6,43 kg.
Here it is. Powermeter removed. (New crank)
But it is a strange feeling to ride it. Compared to my previous bikes.
Cervélo R3 x3. Stiff as hell. Fun but uncomfortable. 6,7 - 7,3 kg.
Colnago M10. Super nice and every aspect. Fast and perfectly harsh. Sporty. Diffrent top wheels. 7,3 FFWD FFC4R
Emonda ALR 5 with D-A 9001 and Paradigm Elite. Harsh and sprinty. Great bike! 7,2 kg
Aethos S-Works Di2. As stock but Pirello tires. Does it ride like a Tesla. I think that is the best way to describe it. 6,43 kg.
Here it is. Powermeter removed. (New crank)
I should think 3-4k usd range.
Lots of bikes: currently riding Enve Melee, Krypton Pro, S Works Crux, S Works Epic Evo, SL7.
In build: SW SL8
In build: SW SL8
I bought a focus izalco max rim frame for about 500 euros from one of the german sites (bike 24) as a project bike for fun. It's about 670g if I recall....this was a couple of years ago and I still have not got on it but this winter perhaps...okx wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 7:47 pmAt this point I'm looking for lightest frameset for 3,5k Eu and if it's Aethos pro, why not to go with it?Ronin416 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:53 pmIt’s just me, but buying an “Atheos Pro” totally negates all that hype of lightweight. It be another story if it was a Pro Tarmac and that be more digestible, but having a heavier Atheos I’d much rather grab an SL6.okx wrote:Still haven't pushed buy botton, but as all Aethos Pro frames are out of stock in Europe, at least 49 size, I'm leaning to SL6 Sworks frameset...
Maybe someone had a chance to compare weight difference between Aethos Pro and SL6 sworks framesets?
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Lots of bikes: currently riding Enve Melee, Krypton Pro, S Works Crux, S Works Epic Evo, SL7.
In build: SW SL8
In build: SW SL8
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