Specialized Aethos frame: opinions on seemingly good offer (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by Etnaphele@lemmy.world to c/bicycling@lemmy.world

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Hi all, I am slowly acquiring components to build up a honest mid-high to high-end road bike to keep for as long as possible. I was waiting for the new Time Scylon frame to become available, but I noticed a pretty deep discount on a Specialized Aethos frame for 1800€ (here). UVP lies at 3800€ (Specialized website).

Apart from the obvious question of taste regarding the color scheme, it looks like a pretty nice offer. The Aethos looks to be made for home mechanics (threaded BB, non-integrated headset, round seat clamp) and ride very well. What are your thoughts? The hypothetical Time Scylon goes for like 5000€, so I would invest much less money. Should I go for it? :)

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[-] ALiteralCabbage@feddit.uk 0 points 4 months ago

If you're happy with the vendor I can't see a reason not to - they're nice frames, and that's a very good discount as far as I can tell.

I've had the pleasure of working on a couple in my time and they're well thought out.

[-] heavyboots@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

I've essentially got one of those on my Crux and really like it a lot. I have just put road wheels on it from Scribe so I can ride big fat tubeless 34's with disc brakes during monsoon season here and I was shocked how stiff it is under a hard sprint.

[-] Etnaphele@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Thanks! Nice to know, I think I’ll go for it.

[-] ALiteralCabbage@feddit.uk 1 points 4 months ago

You'll have to post updates - we could do with some good bike porn!

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