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Men's Diverge E5 Sport
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,150| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
4'11" – 5'3"
5'4" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Specialized Diverge is a versatile gravel bike that excels in both on and off-road conditions, praised for its Future Shock suspension system enhancing ride smoothness and comfort. Its design accommodates wider tires and features a sophisticated construction, making it a fun and capable ride across varied terrains. However, its positioning within Specialized's lineup and some component choices have drawn mixed reactions.
Future Shock suspension system enhances smoothness
Versatile for both on and off-road riding
Accommodates wider tires for improved off-road capability
Sophisticated construction and design
Fun and capable across varied terrains
Lacks a specific purpose compared to other Specialized bikes
Weight savings may be offset by adding FutureShock
Some component choices have drawn criticism
Positioning within Specialized's lineup has drawn mixed reactions
Somewhat lost among Specialized’s more splashy drop-bar bikes is the Diverge.Bicycling
Without a doubt, probably the most bonkers bike you’ll ever ride and instantly fall in love with.
Cycling WeeklyA 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.
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Jan 2019 · Marc Abbott
Lacking somewhat in ultimate thrills but a strong and capable all-rounder
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
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
Price
External cable display
Looks
No quick-release wheel axle
Sep 2018
The £1,000 Specialized Diverge E5 Sport brings the US company’s latest adventure and gravel bike design down to an attractive price point and produces a package that works well in a multitude of uses. With the stock tyres it’s a solid and dependable road bike for road riding and commuting, but needs a tyre swap to open it up to more varied terrain, whereupon it’s decently capable for rough stuffing.
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
Comfortable, versatile, can take bigger tyres for an even smoother ride
Fewer mounts for attaching racks and mudguards than the carbon models which limits versatility
Jul 2018 · Troy Templin
The Specialized Diverge adds the Future Shock and more
Mar 2018 · Spencer Powlison
Specialized went all-in on innovative components to make the ultimate gravel bike in the S-Works Diverge.
Dec 2017 · Robin Schmitt
With such high-profile advocacy for the top model, what’s the verdict on the €2,999 Specialized Diverge Comp 2018 for ra rider who's not Peter Sagan?
Nov 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur
A phenomenally capable, tech-laden adventure bike – but it's mightily expensive
| Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Open Road Geometry, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 38c |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 68mm, threaded |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora, long cage, 9-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, braze-on |
| Crank | Praxis Alba 2d, 48/32T |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 9-speed, 11-32t |
| Chain | KMC X9, 9-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Mira, flat mount, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Mira, flat mount, mechanical disc Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Front: Axis Sport Disc, Rear: Axis Sport Disc |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm, Rear: Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm |
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Last updated November 6
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