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2017 Specialized

Diverge Elite DSW

An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Diverge Elite DSW
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

Diverge Elite DSW

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
52cm

5'4" – 5'7"

54cm

5'6" – 5'11"

56cm

5'8" – 5'11"

58cm

5'10" – 6'3"

61cm

6'2" – 6'6"

64cm

6'5" – 6'9"

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Summary

The Specialized Diverge is a versatile gravel bike that excels both on and off-road, offering a comfortable and efficient ride with its Future Shock suspension system and adaptable geometry. It's praised for its stability, comfort, and capability on mixed surfaces, though some note limitations in gear range and tire clearance for more technical off-road use.

Pros
  • Future Shock suspension system enhances comfort and efficiency

  • Versatile for both on-road and off-road riding

  • Stable and comfortable on rough terrain

  • Adaptable geometry suits a wide range of riders

  • Includes practical features like SWAT box for storage

Cons
  • 1x drivetrain may limit gear range for some riders

  • Limited tire clearance compared to some competitors

  • Dropper post not available on all models

  • Some models are on the heavier side

Key Quotes
The Diverge is like a road bike that coaxes you to hop off curbs and cut down trails, without any of the hesitation you might otherwise feel.
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the mountain-biker's road bike!
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It's a sophisticated ride with buckets of capability for going fast and tackling big journeys over varied and challenging terrain.
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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Diverge Comp

Dec 2018 · Symon Lewis

With a total makeover, can the new Specialized Diverge move on from just simply being a gravel bike and become your most unexpected N+1? We took one out for a blast

Highs
  • Handles well both on and off road

  • Hydraulic disc brakes

  • Future Shock equipped

  • Capable of more than just gravel roads

  • Rolls reasonably well on the road

  • Multiple tyre size choices

  • Multiple wheel size options

  • Mudguard and rack compatible

Lows
  • Price

  • External cable display

  • Looks

  • No quick-release wheel axle

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BikeRadar
Specialized Women's Diverge E5 Comp gravel/adventure bike review

Sep 2018 · Aoife Glass

Capable aluminium gravel bike that doubles as a commuter. Buy if you want a good value do-it-all road bike that'll be as comfortable for a pot-hole riddled commute as an on-road/off-road weekend adventure ride

Highs
  • Comfortable, versatile, can take bigger tyres for an even smoother ride

Lows
  • Fewer mounts for attaching racks and mudguards than the carbon models which limits versatility

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Diverge

Jul 2018 · Troy Templin

The Specialized Diverge adds the Future Shock and more

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off.road.cc
Specialized S-Works Diverge

Nov 2017

A redesigned frame with space for 42mm tyres, disc brakes, 1x11 Shimano Di2 gearing, Future Shock suspension and a dropper seatpost signal a lot of changes for Specialized's Diverge, but they add up to create one of the best adventure bikes I've ridden. It's a sophisticated ride with buckets of capability for going fast and tackling big journeys over varied and challenging terrain. First Ride: All City Cycles Space Horse Review: Marin Gestalt 2 gravel bike The original Diverge was launched back in 2014 at a time when the hype for the gravel and adventure category was still in its infancy.

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road.cc
Specialized S-Works Diverge 2018

Nov 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur

A phenomenally capable, tech-laden adventure bike – but it's mightily expensive

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Bikerumor
First Ride: The all new Specialized Diverge with Future Shock

Jun 2017 · Zach Overholt

Vernon, New Jersey probably isn’t one of the first places to pop into your mind when you think gravel bikes. Serving as the location for the Specialized 2018 road presentation though, the area’s roads and gravel turned out to be a perfect backdrop – especially for the launch of the new Diverge. One of the main reasons …

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Bicycling
First Look: The New Specialized Diverge

Jun 2017 · Michael Yozell

Specialized's newest iteration of the Diverge gets even more capable

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Cycling Tips
Specialized second-generation Diverge Comp review - CyclingTips

Jun 2017 · Matt Wikstrom

Specialized has updated the Diverge for 2018 with a deeper commitment to the bike’s off-road capabilities. The second-generation Diverge features a re-designed frameset that eschews Zertz elastomers in favour of a Future Shock suspension unit for the stem. There is more room for wider tyres and the geometry of the frame has been refined. And […]

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, tapered head tube, OSBB

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon w/Zertz, tapered

Bottom Bracket

Praxis BB30

Stem

Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach

Saddle

Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Alloy, 12.5mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, long cage, 10-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, braze-on

Crank

Praxis Alba 2D, 48/32T

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra STI, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed w/reusable MissingLink

Brakes

Front: Tektro Spyre, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Spyre, mechanical disc, dual pivot

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Axis Elite Disc, thru-axle, Rear: Axis Elite Disc, QR

Tires

Front: Espoir Sport, 700x30mm, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, Rear: Espoir Sport, 700x30mm, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection

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