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Specialized S-Works Ares 2 review: pro-level performance without compromise

The updated race shoe claims marginal power increases and improved comfort over its predecessor, but in the real world it may need to do more to justify its high price tag

By Charlie Allenby

Photography by Alessandra Bucci

26 FEBRUARY 2026 | UPDATED 11.39 PM BST

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Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.