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Old 05-31-2023, 07:21 PM
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Aethos Super Record Wireless

Be the first in your neighborhood to get a Spec. Aethos Super Record 12 speed wireless bike. Only a trivial $15,500.

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Old 05-31-2023, 07:37 PM
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Only a trivial $15,500.
Have you seen used car prices lately? You can't afford NOT to buy this bike!
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Old 05-31-2023, 08:03 PM
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Ok, so I agree the price is bonkers but I gotta admit, I LOVE it! The wheelset is pretty rad as well!!
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Old 05-31-2023, 08:31 PM
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It's still in the same price range as other halo bikes.
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Old 05-31-2023, 08:45 PM
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Best shot to get one?

Direct to consumer from these guys. Few dealers will make the necessary commitment to actually get one in the door
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Old 05-31-2023, 09:18 PM
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I just can't seem to wrap my head around the size of the derailleurs relative to the chainrings

I'm beginning to see the wisdom in the Shimano 'semi-wireless' thing.
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Old 05-31-2023, 09:21 PM
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That really is a rather large FD. The paint on the Aethos is a homerun though.

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I just can't seem to wrap my head around the size of the derailleurs relative to the chainrings

I'm beginning to see the wisdom in the Shimano 'semi-wireless' thing.
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Old 05-31-2023, 09:25 PM
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All that money and still has exposed brake housing…
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Old 05-31-2023, 09:37 PM
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The 'marble countertop' color is interesting, I'll give it that.
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Old 05-31-2023, 09:39 PM
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The 'marble countertop' color is interesting, I'll give it that.
How to make a super-light bike look heavy.
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Old 05-31-2023, 10:16 PM
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Old 05-31-2023, 10:19 PM
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This is peak dumb.
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Old 05-31-2023, 10:30 PM
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Old 05-31-2023, 10:33 PM
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So what do they consider lightweight? Unless it's sub 13lbs stop bragging. Unless they go sub 11lbs the Trek slr10 still wins.
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Old 06-01-2023, 06:55 AM
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It's still in the same price range as other halo bikes.
Specialized at $14,250..Di2. Same for highest end, di2 trek or giant...But it's Campagnolo so gotta get out the pebble bucket.
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