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Men's Diverge E5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,100| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Groupset | Claris |
| 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 praised for its smooth ride quality and all-surface capability, blending road and mountain bike DNA. Its FutureShock suspension system enhances comfort by damping vibrations and bumps, while the geometry offers stable handling and confidence on varied terrain. However, some reviews note that it can feel less nimble in technical sections and may lack traction with stock tires.
Versatile all-surface capability
FutureShock suspension for enhanced comfort
Stable and confidence-inspiring handling
Multiple mounting points for accessories
Smooth and efficient ride quality
Tire choice may limit off-road traction
Can feel less nimble on technical terrain
FutureShock may cause bobbing when climbing
Not the lightest in its category
It is a very versatile higher-performance drop-bike without a specific purpose from a company that tends to build focused-performance bikes.Bicycling
An accomplished gravel bike that benefits from road and mountain bike DNA
BikeRadarOne of the fastest, most adaptable gravel speed machines available.
Cycling NewsThe Specialized Diverge offers a great balance between the on and off road worlds.
Cycling WeeklyThe Diverge is a true margin walker.
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Oct 2020 · Rupert Radley
The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon could be the perfect do-it-all bike for those seeking on road fun and off road thrills
Good carbon frame
Great handling
Perfect blend of on road performance and off road capability
Tyres comprise its off-road competency
Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf
Bike giant Specialized sent us the Diverge Expert for our bikepacking group test. Designed as a gravel bike, it's been a talking point among bikepacking greats like Lael Wilcox since its introduction. Does it have what it takes to win our group test?
High level of comfort
Very composed
Maximum efficiency at cruising speed
SWAT box in the down tube
Frameset not stiff enough for heavy luggage
Lack of precision in off-road corners on loose surfaces
Sep 2020 · Jeremy Benson
For the 2021 model year, Specialized redesigned their popular Diverge gravel bikes. It feels more confident and stable on descents and at speed thanks to...
Modern gravel geometry
20mm of Future Shock Suspension
SWAT storage
Offered in multiple builds
Not the lightest weight
More expensive
May 2020 · Aaron Borrill
Sporting slacker and longer geometry numbers the all-new Specialized Diverge takes drop-bar, gravel-bike aggressiveness to a whole new level
Stealthy, refined aesthetics
Compliant ride quality
Flattering geometry
Reactive steering
Comprehensive range covering all price points
Dropper post is overkill and adds unnecessary weight
Feb 2020 · Stu Kerton
Fast, fun and versatile gravel bike that's great on the road too
Fast and fun on or off road
Decent spec list compared to the carbon models
Pricey for an alloy gravel bike
No flared handlebar
Dec 2019 · Clifford Lee
The 2020 Specialized Diverge Expert gravel bike features the Future Shock front suspension system and Open Road Geometry. We put it to the long-term gravel grind.
Mar 2019 · Thérèse Coen
A very accessible all-road all-rounder, but can prove sluggish for pure road riding, and needs some wider tyres for true off-road riding
Versatile
Well engineered and very tough all-weather and all-road bike
Heavy
Slightly thin tyres for off-road use
The Future Shock adds a lot to the price
Oct 2018
The Specialized Women’s Diverge E5 Comp is a bike that will turn its hand to most types of riding and one that genuinely hits the do-it-all landmark - it's pretty much identical to the men’s bike too. As a jack of all trades, we liked this versatile gravel and adventure bike but it needs tougher tyres before you take it too far off the beaten track.
| 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, square-taper, 68mm |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed |
| Cassette | SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed |
| 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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