Building an ULTRALIGHT custom Specialized AETHOS S-Works with INVISIBLE CABLE ROUTING!

[@TwistedWheels]

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[@firmbutton6485]

Are both rims identical ? Gonna try and copy what you did. . Will be a steep learning curve!

[@firmbutton6485]

Also, why did you go for tubed tyres on this tubeless setup? What tubeless tyres would you go for mate?

[@firmbutton6485]

I tried connecting with you on Patreon but there is no result for twisted wheels?

[@TwistedWheels]

@@firmbutton6485 send me a DM in Instagram

[@ridesofjapan]

Damn!! That’s the nicest atheos I have ever seen! Brilliant work on the cable routing!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man. Glad to hear that from you 🤜🏼

[@itsgarydevlin]

Two of my favourite weight weenie nerds chatting here in the comments. Its a beautiful thing!

[@ciprian7]

No higher praise than the one coming from @ridesofjapan

[@durianriders]

TRUE WW nerd though DONT use mountain bike brakes on a road bike hehe. IYKYK. Imagine how cool it would be if Specialized put out a REAL road version of the Aethos. Now that would be COOL! @@itsgarydevlin

[@amitkumar-wj8gn]

@@TwistedWheels You are now ROJ Sensei certified.

[@benjaminhie5325]

i love that you let your son be involved and made the final cut. I hope my son is into bikes and building bikes when he's older.

[@CaptainT8TR]

Nope! Definitely the lightest wheelset I’ve ever seen! So beautiful!

[@ademolaolukoya]

This bike is 🔥🔥🔥. Congrats on one of the best builds I've seen in a really really long time. 5.465kg is insanely light too 🌟

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks Ademola!

[@PaceGalore]

That fork design will go down in history as one of the smartest solutions for fully integrated cables ever. Awesome build too, loved every minute of it!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@PaceGalore]

@@TwistedWheels Hi mate, I'm considering a similar gravel build at the moment with the deda fork. I was wondering where the special wedge goes that is supplied with the fork? I've read on some forums that the fork only works with a 1,5'' steerer tube, which I couldn't believe after seeing ur video and the aethos not matching that standard. Also the deda website says that the fork is compatible with tapered 1'' 1/8' - 1,5'' steerer tubes. Thanks in advance!

[@TwistedWheels]

@@PaceGalore Deda forks are designed for 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 frames. The wedge comes with the fork. I have one new Deda Gera EDG DCR gravel fork for sale - drop me a message.

[@PaceGalore]

@@TwistedWheels awesome, thanks! I'm currently negotiating the final details with the frame builder. And I'm undecided between the EDG and the curvy fork. I'd prefer the look of the EDG but 180mm rotors and the mounting points for front bags would be nice too. I'll shoot you a dm regarding the fork as soons as I've figured that out 👍

[@wood1030]

Came across your previous Aethos (custom frame) video and have been waiting patiently for the complete build video to drop. WOW! Man, you did not disappoint. This is one of the most beautiful, amazing builds I've ever seen. Love the intricate detail you've taken to SENSIBLY shave weight, yet not make any compromises in form or function. You, my friend, have a new subscriber and (as an Aethos owner), have given me inspiration on what's possible if planned, sourced and executed to perfection, the dream build of a dream bike. Bravo, my friend! Chefs kiss.

[@TwistedWheels]

Chris, many thanks for such a detailed feedback and kind words! I’m glad you are with me on a ‘sensible approach’ 🤝🏻

[@macdaddy1617]

Your assistant is adorable! Nice build, it's amazing how you can make these bikes feather light! Beautiful build!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks Mac Daddy!

[@ecekardashuyuk3576]

45 rims are looking quite handsome 🎊 🎉

[@JFomo]

So clean with the internal cables

[@universe-juice]

Couldn't possibly decide. You need to keep both!

[@philcooper7830]

that bar tape looks amazing

[@TwistedWheels]

I’m glad someone noticed that :) I’ve been keeping it for 4 years waiting for the right bike to put it on! Unfortunately, MFS are no longer producing it :(

[@tarmaccio]

Easily one of my favorite new bike related KZbin channels! Thx algorithm for popping you up in my timeline :)

[@TwistedWheels]

🥳

[@MiceSkillz]

I need more videos man! I’m just rewatching all your builds 🥲

[@TwistedWheels]

Working on the one that is dropping in the next two days!

[@toddmitchell43]

Beautiful bike! Well done. The deeper wheels look so good!

[@jonasmacdonald8194]

Just woaw - amazing craftmanship!

[@chiefrocker12]

Outstanding build. Impressed that you sort out internal routing mod. Been an Aethos owner since release and while I didn't focus on weight, I also have the 2-wheel set up, LB AR55 and LB WR 35 for the lighter set up. I had it running as 1x, but it was too limited on rides. Safe riding,

[@blambmtb6189]

The 1x was too limiting? So you want to a 2x?

[@SebL13]

this bike!! man, best looking Aethos ever!

[@georgesj9536]

So cool to see you thinking outside of the box and building it up just how you dreamt it, instead of the usual "just buy the lightest components and maybe a respray"

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks Georges!

[@Kobylad]

Haha he looks exactly like my boy! Surprised you kept him away from the pump 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 bike looks sick too :)

[@allansuurkask2916]

As a fresh Aethos owner I must say that this the best build I have seen and suites that bike so well. I wish I had seen this video before mine was built. But, hey, even with a standard build, Aethos is awesome.

[@mikeburton8426]

Thanks for mentioning the manufacturers and versions of the items you selected, great go weight weenie googlers such as I :) that fork and bar combo is very nice!!

[@VinceBTZ]

That's what I call a Dream Built !! 🤩 Not to mention your great taste for components and custom paint and so on ... Its always a great pleasure to watch your work/videos. I have to say Im almost mouth watering 😉 Cheers from Fance

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks buddy!

[@SecwetGwiwer]

Definitely the aero wheels for me, gorgeous build!

[@Carftymk]

i can't imagine how tight it must have been to route the hoses through the handlebars

[@Stefanosinf]

Nice build! Keep the one that makes you happier!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks. This is something I will have to find out!

[@endtimeslips4660]

5.5 kg is wicked light!!!. WOW!!!

[@driliagor]

I always was turned down by an Aethos exposed cables.. you certainly fixed this. This is the nicest (and lightest Aethos out there)

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@andrianbuera4696]

simply amazing build. i liked the one with the aero rims. Thank you for sharing

[@mikekobal]

This was absolutely amazing to watch!

[@alexeyn2607]

Олег! Это невероятно просто! Фантастика!!! Классные велосипеды. Классные видео. Акценты на наших производителей 😉. Очень приятно смотреть. Спасибо

[@TwistedWheels]

Спасибо! 😃

[@JorisBokkerink]

The second pair of wheels give the bike some extra 'visual' power, although I'm not fond of ears wheels it looks great! Also because of your excellent choice of colour scheme. I've been only recently following your channel and I'm not a less-weight-nerd but I love what you're doing to the bikes. Keep going!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks Joris. Glad that there are non-less-weight-nerd people subscribed to my channel too 😄

[@bratb6191]

Love the job you did. I definitely love the look with the deeper wheels-I'd ride them. But, what I like most about your build is hiding the cables. I really love the look of a clean bike, and I had no idea it could be pulled off on the aethos. You now are making me want to do the same thing! Well done! Oh, and cute kid! That was neat to see!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@ronaldlim3774]

Amazing work buddy! 🎉

[@bigwave_dave8468]

Nice bike! - I appreciate the discussion about why you chose the various parts. Keep the bike you love riding the most! (more research necessary..on the road!)

[@JeffDarmawan]

Another awesome build... keep it up 🎉

[@TheVCVCFULL]

Great build, really good video🚲

[@gurux2674]

Great video and beautiful bike!!!

[@hucklejoko4838]

What a beautiful bike!

[@frazergoodwin4945]

All that's now needed is this EXACT build with an S-Works Crux frameset and wider tires for THE lightest conceivable gravel bike imaginable... even with 40+ mm tires!

[@TwistedWheels]

I know! I’ve already been thinking about it. Deda makes similar forks for gravel too!

[@EnterTheOrb]

I liked the internal route mod. I might try that with mine.

[@gasparisasa13]

Congrats man!!!!!. Your vídeo is amazing. Great build!!!!!!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man!

[@Saladh_Olivier]

A very neat bike! Well done!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@alexanderyegorov8695]

most def go with Aethos with non-aero wheels, best looking setup

[@StephanBechert]

Great Build !!!

[@BRMCaptChaos]

Well thought through bike, beautifully done.

[@rikuwilson3407]

What a build! Beautiful!

[@AlanWGMeraz]

the thing i like the most about this build is that for a below 6kg bike it looks astonishing sturdy

[@trademark1874]

Awsome build!!

[@luukrutten1295]

I like the look of your build well done. My Ridley helium SLX uses the same D shaped fork design and has a similar cable routing setup as what you created on the Aethos now. Its a pain to route and to insert that extra supportive blok, but once its all set it works just fine... Your bike is using consiberably nicer and lighter parts.

[@HyenaGoWR]

Gorgeous! I only took 3 screen grabs. You are a good KZbinr and great at building/specing bikes! This video is probably going to be very expensive for me because you very thoughtfully gave me a shopping list. 👌👍

[@TwistedWheels]

Haha enjoy! 😀

[@wizzywizzua]

that's awesome! great job!

[@M4NGO2K]

Awesome well thought out build. Even Rides of Japan would be impressed!

[@TwistedWheels]

Didn’t know that Rides of Japan was a standard, but thanks 😃

[@rowanRobaggs]

Oh yeah he is for sure

[@hockysa]

about once a month i come back to this video to appreciate the build

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks 😄❤️

[@KirillPospelov]

So cool! The only thing I'd change is go tubeless, otherwise it's perfect! What was the total price, if it's an ethical question?

[@vpermana]

admiring your work! Do you think mechanical groupset can be fitted in aethos?

[@rk55582]

Awesome job👍

[@michaelupchurch3779]

My first time following your channel amazing bikes first choice I would take the colnago but both builds are amazing

[@marcogirotti2092]

Awesome bike!

[@chrisj6589]

Simply incredible

[@robertgreiner4703]

Damn good build man! i always dreamed of an aethos with internal cables.

[@MarkJones-bc5vx]

I really love your Aethos, but I would have to go for the Colnago.

[@genqua228]

You know what I don’t like about your video? You just made me want a climbing bike!

[@TwistedWheels]

Sorry, not sorry! Haha

[@rudyardroxas4586]

I'll go for the Colnago due to its classic built. And the frame with its stunning lugs are timeless quality. As for the Aethos, I prefer the shallow rims.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks. Colnago is def different from other bikes on the market - that’s why I bought it in the first place. Tough choice!

[@silvanandermatt1096]

Perfect build ❤

[@SuperDongringo]

awesome build man. 👏

[@twatts4436]

Very nice build - although personally the silver master link would drive me nuts! 😄

[@TwistedWheels]

Haha couldn’t find the black one. Might use a sharpie! )

[@Lotikka77]

Your bike build videos are awesome!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@allartdusseau6228]

Nice bike, good build

[@Gufolicious]

you srsly nailed it. subbed and liked! thanks for this beautiful buildvideo.

[@TwistedWheels]

Welcome to the channel, mate!

[@craigcarlson4022]

Just chiming in with everyone else, that is one FINE looking bike! Except for that seat…. Ouch! ;-)

[@pete3060]

Amazing build! I'm building a set of wheels using the same rims/hubs, what length spokes did you use for the wheel build?

[@midsfella]

Wow, what a build, incredibly light and stunning.

[@thejuampi]

It looks bad ass with the 45 mm!

[@aleksandr9817]

That would be great if you can add like a live text somewhere in the picture to add up the price you paid for each component that you are using so in the end you will end up with total amount spent. I believe that this is something that people like me who desire to build the bike by themselves will appreciate a lot. Kudos, nice work and great channel!

[@warwickpoole]

Beautiful.

[@richluck3665]

Awesome build 😍

[@nicholaschia8280]

Awesome build bro! Nick from T3 Bikes Singapore.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks man! Glad to hear that from you 👊🏼

[@studyrounded]

Love this build

[@0xtrvkc]

dream bike build. added!

[@michaelbaird5498]

Awesome build! i am looking at building a set of wheels using he light bicycle AR 25 rims for mostly climbing my local mountian which tops out at 9,000 feet Are they stable descending? Thanks

[@omarlondon]

imagine an aethos s works with rim brakes 😍

[@mahonah]

Just like you I have 2 wheelsets for my road bikes. You shouldn't have to ask to pick one or the other. They serve different purposes. One is a climbers wheelset and the other is for speed. In my case for my disc brake road bike wheelsets I have 50mm and 20mm, and for my rim brake road bike I have 45mm and 20mm. BTW, your bike looks AWESOME! Great job! Congrats!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks Dennis, I’ll keep two wheelsets - the question was which one you like more from the looks perspective. However, I can only keep one road bike, so either Colnago or Aethos will have to go :(

[@ismaelgarcia8891]

I don't know what I prefer. The bike, or the video.. 😂 Keep this one... 😊

[@cvonpete]

That’s hot. My first Aethos SL build came in a 12.5lbs and at 78kg, I was nervous riding it. My latest came in at 14.7lbs with lightweight Meil Evo wheels, thm cockpit, Ceramic speed 3D Titanium OSPW and Force crank and shifters with Red RD and Red Oil slick cassette.

[@rockmountbmxer]

78kg is man- boy weight, go for it!

[@rickvoss709]

Lovely stuff 🤩

[@paulhartzer10]

how is the ZTTO Cassette? Does ist work quietly and in ll of the gears? How is the wear so far? Thankful for any reviews/experiences with the cassette!!

[@TwistedWheels]

Works well with Sram Force XPLR rear mech but badly with Force 36T rear mech. Too early to comment on durability

[@АлександрС-ж8щ]

Шикарный вел. Особенно нравится чистота форм за счет отсутствия торчащих кабелей. По цвету тоже вышло очень стильно. Ну а вес само собой впечатляющий. Можно поинтересоваться, во сколько в сумме обошелся проект?

[@АлександрС-ж8щ]

Еще было бы здорово увидеть видео с вашими впечатлениями от езды на нем и сравнение личных ощущений от него и Кольнаго, какой вы в конце-концов выберете и почему.

[@MikeEmery-s9o]

Yes, ditto to what Rides of Japan said. Brilliant! I don't normal like Specialized but, gotta say that with the deeper section wheels on, I like this Aethos better than your Colnago C64. Also, can you please tell me where to buy a ZTTO 10-36 cassette (and what you paid) cause from here in the USA they seem hard to find. And thanks for introducing Bjorn their stuff looks rad!

[@dcv9460]

Awesome Bikes! I would choose the lighter one 😎💯

[@cb6866]

Thank Oleg !

[@MultiGjuro]

Bravo!!!Unbelievable!

[@monterovlog220]

Great content!! I would like to see a video about how that cassette performs after a few weeks or months of use. Greetings from Costa Rica

[@TwistedWheels]

It works really well with Sram Force XPLR rear derailleur (0 issues and smooth shifting), but not good with Sram Force 36T rear derailleur 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Klaster_1]

Clever thinking, so obvious when you see it. I was contemplating more challenging options like a drilled steerer or external oversized top cup. Still, I think my Aethos looks alright with a couple of hoses up front, so definetly not a direction I'd consider. What I did do, though, was swapping out the parts, bulking the bike from 4.7 to 5.3, in order to increase the comfort, handle the terrain better and enable training.

[@TwistedWheels]

So far I’m very happy with the current setup - comfort, weight, looks. But will see when I get more miles on this bike

[@v9107]

crazy camera angles :0

[@tobedimas]

Garboruk - nice!

[@OPENyourMIND]

Amazing built! I think If there are only 700g difference i would Stick with the Colnago, Looks better. Can younfeel the difference between the Carbon Spikes and Classic Steel ones, Like the CX Ray s?

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! Wheels on carbon spokes feel stiffer (and they are lighter).

[@une_olive]

Very nice!

[@icking86]

Love it! I want one one... Do you know if an SL7 fork would accomplish the same goal? Any other forks that might be usable?

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks. No, you need a D-shape steer

[@Cyclingchoice]

Amazing build, love that bar tape, blends well the the custom paint job! One of the best custom builds I have ever seen on KZbin!