2020 Specialized
Diverge Expert
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
| MSRP | $4,750 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 20mm |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Force, Praxis |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
4'11" – 5'3"
5'4" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
🐐 Estimated
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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.
Jul 2021 · Stu Kerton
Proper gravel racer that belies its weight, and a blast to ride – plus the SWAT storage is a touch of class
Excellent handling for tackling trails at speed
Future Shock 2.0 gives controllable damping
Large tyre clearance
Such a fun ride
Thin bar tape
Bit of a colour clash inside the fork legs
Tyres quite narrow and slick for typical UK conditions
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
May 2021 · RBA Staff
Specialized scores with the latest Diverge Pro Carbon
Nov 2020 · Jack Luke
The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon is a hugely versatile carbon gravel bike that could be turned to almost any task
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
Uncompetitive build for the price
Tyres suffer in all but the driest conditions
Handlebar design may limit accessory mounting options
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
Jun 2020 · James Huang
The latest generation of Specialized’s Diverge carbon gravel bikes has undergone a dramatic transformation from the one that came before, and while the new Future Shock 2.0 suspension unit has garnered much of the attention, it’s the revamped frame geometry that truly defines the new bike’s personality. The 2021 Diverge looks sleeker and is arguably […]
Fantastic ride quality, confidence-inspiring stability, excellent tire clearance, handy SWAT down tube storage.
Nearly non-existent suspension tuneability, polarizing frame geometry and aesthetics.
| Frame | Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Open Road Geometry, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock Progressive suspension, 20mm of travel, flat-mount disc, BB386 BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle Travel: 20mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis, PF30 |
| Stem | Future Stem, Pro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Expert, Hollow Titanium rails |
| Seatpost | S-Works CG-R, FACT carbon fiber, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force 1, long cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis Zayante carbon 1X, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Force 1x hydraulic disc |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1150, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Force, hydraulic disc, flat-mount caliper, Rear: SRAM Force, hydraulic disc, flat-mount caliper Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Roval C38 Disc, Rear: Roval C38 Disc, XD Driver |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700 x 38c |
Last updated March 27
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