2020 Specialized

Diverge Sport Carbon

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$2,900
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Diverge Sport Carbon
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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)

36 mph

Diverge Sport Carbon

36 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
44cm

4'7" – 5'0"

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
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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road.cc
Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon 2021

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

Highs
  • Excellent handling for tackling trails at speed

  • Future Shock 2.0 gives controllable damping

  • Large tyre clearance

  • Such a fun ride

Lows
  • Thin bar tape

  • Bit of a colour clash inside the fork legs

  • Tyres quite narrow and slick for typical UK conditions

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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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Cycling Tips
2021 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon review: A curious take on gravel geometry - CyclingTips

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 […]

Highs
  • Fantastic ride quality, confidence-inspiring stability, excellent tire clearance, handy SWAT down tube storage.

Lows
  • Nearly non-existent suspension tuneability, polarizing frame geometry and aesthetics.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized Diverge FACT 8r carbon, 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

Shimano threaded

Stem

Future Stem, Comp

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

Carbon, single-bolt, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

Crank

Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T

Shifters

Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic brake levers, mechanical shifting

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34t

Brakes

Front: Shimano GRX 400, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano GRX 400, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples, Rear: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

Tires

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

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