2020 Specialized

Diverge Comp E5

An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$2,100
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, Praxis
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
Diverge Comp E5
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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

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31 mph

Diverge Comp E5

36 mph

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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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Reviews
Cycling Tips
Specialized Diverge Expert E5 Evo review: Fun, not that fast, with flat bars - CyclingTips

Nov 2021 · Caley Fretz

The flat bars are polarizing, but the dedicated geometry makes the most of it.

Highs
  • Incredibly fun, confidence-inspiring handling on a versatile flame platform.

Lows
  • Slower than most gravel bikes.

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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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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 Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Future Shock 1.5 w/Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

Travel20mm

Bottom Bracket

Praxis 68-0201B, 68mm BSA

Stem

Future Stem, Comp, w/Integrated computer mount

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Specialized Power, hollow steel rails, 155/143mm

Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano RX812 GX, Shadow Plus, 11-speed

Crank

Praxis Alba, 40T

Shifters

Shimano GRX 810 hydraulic brake levers, mechanical shifting

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano GRX RX600, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano GRX RX600, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Axis Elite Disc, 21mm internal width, alloy rim, 23mm depth, 14g spokes, 24h, Rear: Axis Elite Disc, 21mm internal width alloy rim, 23mm depth, 14g spokes, 28h

Tires

Front: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38mm, Rear: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38mm

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