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Today’s Deals2018 Specialized
Men's S-Works Diverge Frameset
A carbon frame gravel frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 20mm |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
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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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 · 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.
Feb 2018 · Peter Stuart
A real step forward in the gravel sector yet at its heart still very much like a road bike. Not cheap, though
Incredible versatility
Sophisticated and intelligent construction and all around fun to ride
Considerable price tag
Dropper post seems superfluous
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.
Nov 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur
A phenomenally capable, tech-laden adventure bike – but it's mightily expensive
Jun 2017 · Robin Schmitt
Danger. High Voltage. Specialized invited us to the USA to test out the new Specialized S-Works Diverge 2018. Arguably a major evolution of the previous iteration, this gravel-adventure bike sports a myriad of revolutionary features and exciting updates to its spec and frame and boldly steps forward as the newest benchmark within gravel. So, is […]
| Frame | S-Works FACT 11r carbon, Open Road Geometry, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock Progressive suspension, 20mm of travel, flat mount disc BB Standard: 386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 42c |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle Travel: 20mm |
| Bottom Bracket | CeramicSpeed 386 EVO |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
First added November 6
Last updated November 6
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