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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7. FORK / STEM ASSEMBLY ..................... 17 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS We may occasionally issue updates and addendums to this document. Please periodically check www.specialized.com or contact Rider Care to make sure you have the latest information. 15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229 0000149312_UM_R1, 04/20 Info: specialized.com / 877-808-8154...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    GREASE: This symbol means that high quality grease should be applied as illustrated. This user manual is specific to your Specialized Aethos bicycle. It contains important safety, performance and technical information, which you should read before your first ride and keep CARBON FRICTION PASTE: This symbol means that carbon friction paste for reference.
  • Page 5: General Notes About Assembly

    Please see your Authorized Specialized Retailer for all service, repairs or maintenance. frame and fork. Your Authorized Specialized Retailer may also be able to refer you to classes, clinics or books To determine fit, it is recommended to use a fit tool. If this is not possible, on bicycle use, service, repair, and maintenance.
  • Page 6: Tools / Torque Specs

    3. GENERAL NOTES ABOUT MAINTENANCE WARNING! Correct tightening force on fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) on your The Aethos is a high performance bicycle. All regular maintenance, troubleshooting, repair bicycle is important for your safety. If too little force is applied, the fastener and parts replacement must be performed by an Authorized Specialized Retailer.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    If your bicycle exhibits any signs of damage, do not use it and immediately bring it to your Authorized BB HEIGHT (MM) Specialized Retailer for inspection. BB DROP (MM) TRAIL (MM)
  • Page 8 SMALL PARTS EXPLODED VIEW GREASE *S-WORKS ONLY (12R) ELECTRONIC SHIFTING ONLY MECHANICAL COMPATIBLE FRAMES ONLY (10R)
  • Page 9: Small Parts Specifications (Common Parts)

    BACKING PLATE S200200010 FRONT AXLE 15.0 S200200011 REAR AXLE 15.0 The Aethos frame is available in two frame configurations, 12R (S-Works models) and 10R (all other models). WATER BOTTLE 12R frames are compatible with electronic shifting systems only. A custom S179900013 CABLE HOUSING FERRULE backing plate is required to mount the front derailleur hanger.
  • Page 10: Brake/Shift Assembly

    5. BRAKE/SHIFT ASSEMBLY 5.1. FRONT DERAILLEUR HANGER INSTALLATION (S-WORKS ONLY) The front derailleur hanger on all models is the same. However, the S-Works model requires the installation of a backing plate, while all other models use rivets integrated into the frame. SHIFT CABLE SHEATH S-WORKS (12R) FRAMES: The front derailleur hanger is...
  • Page 11 SHIFT CABLE HEAD FIG. 3: Pull on the cable exiting the bolt hole, while guiding the backing plate up into the seat tube, until it rests against the inside of the seat tube. „ FIG. 4: Guide the front derailleur hanger over the cable, then with the cable still pulled taut, thread the lower bolt into the backing plate. „...
  • Page 12 5.2. ELECTRONIC WIRING ROUTING 1400mm - TO JCT A BOX 1000mm - TO BATTERY 500mm - TO FRONT DERAILLEUR 750mm - TO REAR DERAILLEUR SM-JC41 JCT B BOX S209900054...
  • Page 13: Shifting - Electronic Wired System

    5.2. SHIFTING - ELECTRONIC WIRED SYSTEM FRAME WIRING LENGTHS: LOCATION QTY LENGTH JCT B BOX TO COCKPIT (SHIFTER) 1400mm JCT B BOX TO REAR DERAILLEUR 750mm JCT B BOX TO FRONT DERAILLEUR 500mm JCT A BOX TO BATTERY (SEATPOST) 1000mm FIG.
  • Page 14 5.3. MECHANICAL CABLE ROUTING (Mechanical compatible models only) CABLES CROSS S186500004 CABLES CROSS S172000002 S206500011...
  • Page 15: Shifting - Mechanical System (Mechanical Compatible Models Only)

    5.3. SHIFTING - MECHANICAL SYSTEM (MECHANICAL COMPATIBLE MODELS ONLY) It is recommended to route the shift housings from the shifters to their opposing ports on the downtube ICR port (fig. 1), then cross the cables inside the down tube before going through the bottom bracket cable guide. •...
  • Page 16 5.4. DISC BRAKE ROUTING S179900013 S179900013 CHURRO (Foam sleeve) S200700001 S200700001...
  • Page 17: Disc Brakes

    Install a grommet over the brake housing and into the upper fork ICR port. • FIG. 1a: Install the caliper on the Specialized Flat Mount front brake adapter (A), then bolt the adapter to the fork mount holes (B). FIG. 1a: Only use the Specialized Flat Mount front brake adapter (S200700001) on the Aethos fork.
  • Page 18: Seatpost Assembly

    6. SEATPOST ASSEMBLY ITEM DESCRIPTION M6 BOLT M6 CRADLE WASHER M6 BARREL NUT M5 BOLT M5 CRADLE WASHER M5 NUT FIG. 1: Install the saddle. FIG. 2: Install the seatpost in the frame. • Grease then install the M6 barrel nut inside the seatpost. •...
  • Page 19 The Aethos seatpost is available in two lengths (300mm and 360mm). If the 360mm post is too long, we recommend using the 300mm seatpost. Do not apply grease to the contact surfaces between the seatpost and the seat tube. Grease reduces the friction, which is critical to proper seatpost grip.
  • Page 20: Fork / Stem Assembly

    LOWER BEARING or death. CAUTION: The Aethos is supplied with one 5mm solid spacer (consistent inner diameter) and 35mm of scalloped spacers. FIG. 1: Install the headset and stem.
  • Page 21 TOP CAP MAX SPACER OVER STEM: 5mm SOLID SPACER ONLY OVER STEM: MAX 5mm MAX COMBINED HEIGHT: 45mm 44mm LENGTH EXPANDER PLUG STEERER TUBE MAX SPACERS: 35mm SCALLOPED SPACERS ONLY BELOW STEM: MAX 35mm HEADSET COVER: 7mm FIG. 2/3: Stem interface specifications. •...
  • Page 24 SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS 15130 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-6229...

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