2021 Specialized Aethos vs 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc
The 52 is the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc size closest to your 52 Specialized Aethos. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc
Compared with the Specialized Aethos in 52, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Aethos, 52Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos 52 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 380mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 527mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 975mm | 975mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 74mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 266mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 728mm | 755mm | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 462mm | 462mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 363mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 126mm | +6 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 531mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc minus the Specialized Aethos. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Aethos, 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AethosSpecialized Tarmac Men's Disc
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized AethosAethos Frameset | Specialized Tarmac Men's DiscMen's S-Works Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Aethos FACT | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Alpinist | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 50 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Turbo Cotton |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
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