Aethos Frameset - FACT 10R Carbon

The Aethos line promises three things—exceptional light weight, perfectly balanced ride characteristics, and undeniable style. With this frame set, you have the perfect canvas to begin creating your dream ride. The Aethos frame has been designed with the perfect combination of ultimate ride feel, light weight, and style. From accelerating up steep pitches and descending technical descents, to all-day saddle comfort on even the longest coffee rides, the Aethos hits the mark. By reinventing the traditional road shape found on bikes of the past, subtle alterations deliver massive gains in stiffness and balance, all without affecting weight or durability. An entirely new layup and process perfected over multiple decades results in the lightest frame available at 585 grams for the S-Works size 56cm. A featherweight frame requires confidence-inspiring ride characteristics. The Aethos has been developed with the perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality. By studying the flexing and breathing of carbon fiber, groundbreaking findings about how forces flow through frames were discovered. Just a few pedal strokes reveal this sublime ride sets a new standard. Every detail, from the derailleur hangers to the fork expander plug, has been designed with style, weight, and durability in mind—everything in pursuit of the perfect ride.