2020 Specialized

Diverge Comp

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$3,750
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra, Praxis
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Diverge Comp
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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 Comp

36 mph

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Sizing
48cm

4'11" – 5'3"

52cm

5'4" – 5'8"

54cm

5'6" – 5'11"

56cm

5'8" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'3"

61cm

6'1" – 6'6"

64cm

6'4" – 6'9"

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Reviews
Whistler Mountain Bike
Reviewed: 2021 Specialized Diverge Carbon Expert

Aug 2021 · Dale Tiessen

Riding ‘off road’ on a road bike is nothing new. I have seen lots of days-gone-by pics of Tour de France riders with a tubular slung around their shoulders riding dirt roads.

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Velo
Ian Boswell’s Specialized Diverge with Coefficient bars

Jun 2021 · Ben Delaney

Painted special for the day in a throwback to the 1989 RockCombo, two Specialized Diverge bikes came to the line together under former WorldTour racers at Unbound Gravel. Ian Boswell outsprinted Laurens ten Dam to take the win, and afterwards said he was “kinda surprised” to find himself atop the podium. Boswell and I stayed … Continued

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Road Bike Action
2021 SPECIALIZED DIVERGE GRAVEL BIKE REVIEW

May 2021 · RBA Staff

Specialized scores with the latest Diverge Pro Carbon

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BikeRadar
2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon review

Nov 2020 · Jack Luke

The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon is a hugely versatile carbon gravel bike that could be turned to almost any task

Highs
  • The Future Shock 2.0 is super-effective at smoothing big hits and rough roads

  • Modern geometry contributes to super-stable ride quality

  • Every bike should have a SWAT box

  • Oodles of mounts boost versatility

  • Lots of tyre clearance

Lows
  • Uncompetitive build for the price

  • Tyres suffer in all but the driest conditions

  • Handlebar design may limit accessory mounting options

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon

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

Highs
  • Good carbon frame

  • Great handling

  • Perfect blend of on road performance and off road capability

Lows
  • Tyres comprise its off-road competency

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon in bikepacking review

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?

Highs
  • High level of comfort

  • Very composed

  • Maximum efficiency at cruising speed

  • SWAT box in the down tube

Lows
  • Frameset not stiff enough for heavy luggage

  • Lack of precision in off-road corners on loose surfaces

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Bicycling
The 2021 Specialized Diverge Is a Gravel Dream Ride

May 2020

Smoother, more stable and more capable, the new Diverge can take you further than ever.

Highs
  • Smooth ride

  • Stable

  • Handles very well on dirt

Lows
  • Not as lively on pavement as the previous generation

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Bikerumor
First Look! All-New 2021 Specialized Diverge gravel bike with Future Shock 2.0

May 2020

The all-new Specialized Diverge gravel bike gets completely revised geometry, the latest Future Shock suspension system, and bigger tire clearance!

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Open Road Geometry, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock Progressive suspension, 20mm of travel, flat-mount disc, BB386

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle

Travel20mm

Bottom Bracket

Praxis, PF30

Stem

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

Handlebar

Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Comp, Hollow Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

S-Works CG-R, FACT carbon fiber, single-bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Specialized Dirt

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra RX800, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

Crank

Praxis Zayante, 48/32T

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Disc R8020

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-34t

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed w/Quick Link

Brakes

Front: Shimano Ultegra 8070, flat-mount disc, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 8070, flat-mount disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h, Rear: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

Tires

Front: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700 x 38c

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