Eddy Merckx Pevele Ti Dura-Ace Di2 vs Specialized S-Works Aethos 2 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

Both are close enough that people cross-shop them at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the Specialized S-Works Aethos 2 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 comes out ahead (76% against 68%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Eddy Merckx

Pevele Ti Dura-Ace Di2

68% for a typical rider

£10,799 at Brand website

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Specialized

S-Works Aethos 2 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

76% for a typical rider

£11,499 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Eddy Merckx Pevele Ti Dura-Ace Di2 is £700 cheaper — £10,799 against £11,499.
Weight: The Specialized S-Works Aethos 2 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 is 2.1kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Tyre clearance: The Eddy Merckx Pevele Ti Dura-Ace Di2 takes 38mm tyres against 35mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Side by side

Spec	Pevele Ti Dura-Ace Di2	S-Works Aethos 2 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Price	£10,799	£11,499
Weight	8.2 kg	6.0 kg
Frame	titanium	carbon
Groupset	Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 Di2 2x12	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 2x12 electronic
Stack / reach	1.50	1.48
Tyre clearance	38 mm	35 mm
Lowest gear	32 in	32 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	66	47
Speed	59	83
Climbing	58	77
Value	0	0

Neither might be the right answer

This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.

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