Is Specialized Aethos worth it?

Review of first hand experience with Specialized Aethos road bike on a fun group ride.
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[@EverythingsBeenDone]

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[@KRTLyfe]

Dude I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! I get stuck watching it. I hate to compare you but…. You are like the Casey Neistat of the bike world.

[@milanb.6022]

Abe is a style icon and will be missed by the viewers. I know for a fact riding in Kuwait is not the same as in PDX so maybe he'll get nostalgic and come visit

[@Peppermynt.]

ONE OF THE ENDLESS AETHOS COMMENTS WAS HEARTED, THEY KNOW THIS IS ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY

[@jbweld600]

Good to see the gang all together like that. Nice way to send Abe off 👋🏼

[@AJHillis]

That ride was no joke, I was very cracked and had to slow pedal to finish. But fun to relive it all in video form! Thanks 🤜🤛

[@jamesewu]

Same here, Alex. I cracked hard!

[@matthewshaw3747]

See as you have a Specialized hook up, I’d be interested to see you throw a leg over the Diverge EVO. Flat bar gravel/90s mountain bike style.

[@brozerosucks]

Ewwwwww

[@MrVeeco]

Yes this.

[@HollyBoni]

"Flat bar gravel" oh god! 😅

[@andrew9579]

Flat bar gravel sucks. The Spez Evo is a good bike however but not as a flat bar bike but rather as a drop bar bike. It has very similar geo to the Stigmata.

[@tevemullins8156]

Good day to have that bike during all that climbing. Cheers Abe!!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I love it when a plan comes together!

[@helgarivers6281]

I think this is the best bike review I've ever watched.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Much appreciated!!

[@chemboy63]

Cool video. I have that same bike with a different paint scheme. It's the best bike I've ever had and it's not even close. I'm not a racer, just a rider and while I like the fact it has Tarmac geometry, it's a plus for me it's not as stiff as an anvle. Repeating myself here - I love this bike!

[@RemarkaBIL]

Good times! Thanks for including the Corbett "fish ladder."

[@Factory051]

Great to see Ron, briefly. Looks like a solid ride.

[@marshalloram1999]

Suko: “I need a shower” and Devin’s “tangled hangers challenge”

[@groverhamann]

I got a little teary eyed saying goodbye to Abe. What a gentleman. What a hero.

[@cheronoliver6508]

Aethos is no joke on rough roads. I live in New York no smooth tarmac. 28 turbo cotton all day. Great report also

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Those tires are 🔥

[@crypto_que]

This might be my new favorite cycling channel. I've never seen a more fun, more inclusive video about a bike, a cyclist & all his friends. Dope video!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Welcome aboard!

[@popitn2nd]

Wow that team edition Cannondale caught my eyes and attention. That is a rare bike.

[@dennishaughton4554]

Damn I miss PDX. I lived there for a year. One of my favorite places in the world. And that says a lot from someone that is from Miami, FL. Nice video btw. I use to ride with a group of guys. The. Lawyers ride I believe it was called. 2 lawyers started the group.

[@thelazyreconnoiter583]

Twin 6 Standard Rando coming up? Love still getting to see the PNW in your videos from my newish home in the Midwest.

[@johncalabrese7303]

Solid bike. I’ve been riding one for 6-8 months now.

[@jbmorrill]

Definitely a dream bike. It’s great that specialized made something for riders instead of just racers. I built up an Open Min.D because it has a similar philosophy behind it but was slightly friendlier to my wallet.

[@KillingTimewithStyle]

Solid video Dustin, speedy yet comfortable. Going to miss you Abe, respect! Dustin, looks like you’ll have make a video in Kuwait!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

That what we were thinking as well!

[@KillingTimewithStyle]

@@EverythingsBeenDone When you go, prepare to experience some incredible Middle Eastern hospitality!

[@Alex_564]

That's a great amount of climbing. Also very fast for that amount of climbing. I'd like to see you review a bike from Squid & that Bearclaw drop bar fat bike.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

OMG that bear claw! Yes please!

[@Alex_564]

@@EverythingsBeenDone Also another bike that would be cool to review the Wilier Jaroon+, which is the 29+ model of the Jaroon gravel bike.

[@kieronharvey]

Awesome as always. Slick rides, peeps and editing.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Glad you like them!

[@etthealienouttheresomewher1296]

Spent some time in Kuwait, the Old Souk is great for shopping and eating, when riding on the highway outside Kuwait City you need to keep an eye out for camels, they’re a lot bigger than deer!

[@drewguttormson9368]

So much great footage in this video. Love the group ride vibe. How does this bike feel compared to your current road bikes?

[@marcelhallare3127]

It's always good when Ron is around

[@cobykluth1878]

Got to have some Ibis Ripley. Mountain bikes need riding too! Get on it, please DK. LOVE seeing the big mother mountain crew back at it, mobbing Portland too.

[@sixtwenty2181]

Curious to hear/see your opinion on some Ti rippers!

[@AdamRomie]

"dont even get me started" I felt that

[@dedndcrusr]

Sick!! Love seeing Ron and the crew

[@patrickbyr]

I'm having a bit of a "grass is greener" dilemma after buying a 2021 Roubaix this spring (Di2 & 303FC) and now watching so many Aethos videos. Yours is especially troubling. Sub 15 lbs w/pedals and cages is staggering. Nicely presented, enjoyed going along for the ride.

[@phillipcowan1444]

As long as the sky is the limit I'd like to see a review of the Bearclaw Thunderhawk with the optional Ti fork (plastic forks are for picnics not bikes, hehe).

[@m1les7]

Hammerhead??!! Ace vid, is the 3D saddle a life changing saddle? After years of riding and endless bike fits I’ve never found a saddle that I don’t get a sore ass from on any more than 60 miles . Great to see Ron, just need a Winston fix now! ❤️🐾🐾🏁🏁

[@lukehendrickson3669]

Specialized Romin Evo Comp Gel in 168mm does the trick for me. Messed with that one before?

[@m1les7]

@@lukehendrickson3669 thanks buddy, I haven’t, I’ll have a look at that one! 👌👌💪💪

[@StupidHandleGame]

The two most comfortable saddles I’ve ever owned are the Power Mirror and Selle Anatomica. My butt still gets sore on both. It just takes longer.

[@billoneill6114]

So cool you got to try one of those. I would love to try such a lightweight high performance machine. Thanks the review and taking us along for yet another killer ride!

[@SimonFeatherstone]

Get SRAM to hook you up with the Grizl Suspension

[@nastyfyme]

You deserve more recognition for this channel 🦕 I fancy your vibe (and taste in music 😁)

[@eMikeBike]

Yeah, I definitely found myself wanting the Aethos--$1,200.00 my final offer!

[@pault477]

Thanks for providing the ride route.

[@drsus0]

Mine is pink, because that’s all that was avail in my size… and im all about it now. The thing rides like the smoothest pink gummy bike ever (my daughter named it pink gummy)

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I’m backing it! Envious of your rig! 🏎

[@bwidharta]

That awesome intro song thoo sounds so familiar...anybody know what it is?

[@monrezee]

Love a Carl Henry sighting

[@vongps2961]

9r Aethos is worth to buy, it is still around 700g frame weight, and much more durable than s-works and 10r versions.

[@djduffy1000]

Great video as always, good review. All you dudes really crack me up, so much fun. If I ever get to the states ( Iam in the UK ) I would love to ride with you guy`s. Thanks DKLEIN.

[@danielnieto3666]

Mi hermano!!!!! Extrañaba esos videos largos,me traen paz😌!!!

[@adamburke7745]

Thanks to U for my REBBL addiction!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Sorry, Not Sorry ;)

[@ianrichardson8657]

Came for a review, met loads of roadies ridin and eatin, I'm coming back for more and the review was a corker

[@thomasgrantham7499]

Abe will be missed

[@billoneill6114]

I forget who it is but one of the guys has an MCR. (Magic carpet ride)

[@tommahnke]

How about a review of the Campagnolo gravel groupset. I just built a bike up with it and everyone else needs to know the joy that it brings.

[@bobmajob1]

Or you could post your own review… ?

[@tommahnke]

@@bobmajob1 That would mean I am tech savvy enough to do that.. I am an old luddite....he asked for suggestions so...but you do have a point.

[@bobmajob1]

@@tommahnke my 10 speed veloce can only go for so long. I need to know 🙏🏼😄

[@tommahnke]

@@bobmajob1 From one Campy guy to another. It is the bomb. My second ride on the new build was a 58 mile gravel grind in horrible central Texas July heat/humidity. It is flawless. Crisp shifts etc brakes amazing, life is short pull the trigger my friend.

[@billoneill6114]

A titanium gravel bike review would be cool! Or even a nice aluminum bike with sweet components.

[@kawabus]

+1 for the dub ps: 6k in elevation, you cats are rock stars!

[@GuidolineMinivan]

Well I would like you to test ride some adventure MTB. The Brother big bro, Nordest Sardinha, Maybe the Bombtrack Cale, or some Salsa: big bikes, big climbs, small trails. Gravel is dead.

[@GuidolineMinivan]

btw: nice video, I liked the reaggaedub section ;)

[@bonnefires5835]

Awesome episode Dustin! That bike is a beaut!

[@jm95gpx]

DK! Do you notice a dramatic difference in elevation values from RWGPS and your Hammerhead K2? I seem to always see a significant increase in elevation gain when I transfer routes to the unit.

[@aaronedgeart]

That bike, that route, those guys... solid.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Only thing missing was you!

[@aaronedgeart]

@@EverythingsBeenDone You flirt!

[@simongant2947]

Awesome video as always 👍. A review of the Salsa Warbird?

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Dope suggestion!

[@platypushatstand]

2x Guinness down and this vid is even more enjoyable. Hell yeah. ❤. More reggae please in future vids.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

PLayer!

[@CL-dh2mf]

I'm just happy we're using the same style of tooth brush!🤠

[@davidpeters4914]

Thanks for the review. I'm in the market for a new road bike. My local shop is trying to convince me to buy an Aethos, but I just don't like the look. It's a lot of money, and if I have to look at it for several years, its gotta be pretty!

[@lookie9652]

love to see Scotts new addict gravel

[@KillingTimewithStyle]

Here we go!

[@VisualAFMedia]

Cool ppl. I guess we gotta plan a mission to rescue Abe.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Great idea!

[@thepaperclipcc]

Yes please

[@VisualAFMedia]

@@thepaperclipcc 😢

[@thepaperclipcc]

Hopefully its a “see you later” instead of goodbye! 😉👍🏽

[@markjohnson5502]

Re: Bike reviews, a video with Adanger would be pretty rad, could probably make a few considering....

[@1RA787]

EE brakes are the sh*t. Modulates brakes like a mf’er. Expensive but worth it 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@mohdzulfadli6276]

Would love to see you to try out Ritchey Outback or Breakaway and see how they do

[@garypostell5268]

Absolutely beautiful bike

[@jonathanwang5099]

Had to give up cycling back in kuwait. Been there several years. Not a cycling friendly place, UAE instead

[@bmagaziner]

enjoying recent spectacles

[@orthooffice7560]

I'd lilke to see you ride more of the yellow willier :)

[@jackandrew3579]

7:35 I was thinking i know guy that says ‘everything’s been done’ a lot 🤣 #EBD

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Opportunity missed🤦🏻‍♀️

[@davefoster7307]

Would love to see you try out a Lauf!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Funny you mentions this. That is what the XPLR group is built up on that I will be riding at the moment.

[@davefoster7307]

True! Albeit a Lauf with a telescopic fork 😬 Looking forward to hearing more about it!

[@tjbarke6086]

So, did Abe come back? I'm pretty sure he's been in other more recent vids... unless those were all filmed before this...

[@K777John]

My dream bike-I just can’t convince myself to drop that much money on a new bike-so will continue with my Roubaix……..but Aethos dreaming.

[@GAnDhYoNe]

Try the Fairlight Secan

[@PeterSdrolias]

Would love a review of the Pursuit All Road. Company is based out of Bozeman, Montana.

[@tolulopeobe]

😂😂😂 “Don’t be shy, reapply”

[@daniboi79]

This a GREAT video Dustin. Thank you!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Keith you are a player! 🙏

[@aybee69]

Awesome video, as per yOOz-yU-AL! I would LOVE to see you review some budget friendly bikes like the State Allroad 6160. Or a budget bike shootout or sumthin'. Hell... I'd even send you my Poseidon X to use in the comparison. Seriously. Just send it back....pretty please? Lol

[@fengyink]

I have been looking for critical review for aethos and still waiting for a decent one. Ordered a pro this morning - it cost 8500 bucks for 2022 version. It has a power meter now for an extra 1100….rest remain almost the same.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

This bike is legit. You’ll be hyped on it.

[@robaast]

Awesome ride, awesome bike. Most importantly, how do you like the Hammerhead? Seriously looking at one.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Man, sounds like a nice bike Bro! Too bad it costs like a million bucks because the average joe like me can’t afford it, even if I put it on my credit card

[@oztursen]

Did I need this bike...No...Did I but this bike...YES!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

💯

[@cb6866]

Very cool.....thanks for sharing . Peace

[@WhiskeyFan]

Hey DK can you take a Specialized Diverge, Sport Carbon maybe, on a spin?? Thanks

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Good call!

[@rowbradley]

Would love to see some Canyon bikes in the mix!

[@JT-uh6je]

Canyon endurace bikes, compared to Aethos. Please!

[@shawn595]

The song in the intro is amazing! Any chance anyone know what number of Chances with Wolves it’s from? Shazam is of no help.

[@garypostell5268]

These are your best vids 💯🇺🇸💪❤️👍🎯

[@LocalCyclingNetwork]

Can we talk about that t-shirt though!

[@richardharker2775]

Nice intro music Mr. Klein.

[@bwidharta]

Yess about that intro music...sounds so familiar anybody got any idea what song it is?

[@Oofteam1]

I DRAAAAAAAANK AN 8 BALL OF COKE

[@davereinhart6650]

So, how about giving a Scarab with Campy Ekar a try??? 😎 I hear they are the cat’s pajamas…

[@TrentJulien]

Review the BMC Roadmaster two X

[@HennessyPatrick]

Id be very interested in seeing your reaction to the Poseidon X and Redwood.

[@W2TW]

I like watching videos of products I will never own.....

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I will never own this bike either. 😂🤣

[@johnc5188]

you should ride Ibis Hakka MX 650B Allied Able 700C something Ti for a carbon comparo

[@codythomas5913]

cheers on using "starlight" a total banger

[@connoriredale]

is that the song at the beginning of the video? trying to find it

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[@codythomas5913]

@@connoriredale truly one of the best songs this universe has to offer

[@hockeymommyrtlebeech4852]

Dang it... missed everyone!!!

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Subscribed right now

[@aandres87]

just found your channel, have you tried Basso bikes?

[@mruizsr]

3D printed shoes?!? WTF? LOL Great ride!

[@jok658]

Love your stuff