2020 Specialized
Diverge X1
A carbon frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
| MSRP | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 20mm |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex, 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.
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
Feb 2021 · Helen Cousins
The fit offered by the Diverge really was a highlight and I enjoyed every moment I spent riding it
Comfortable fit
Confident handling
Fun ride
Favourite saddle comes fitted
Shifting engagement not always precise
Stock tyres not suitable for muddy conditions
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
May 2020
Smoother, more stable and more capable, the new Diverge can take you further than ever.
Smooth ride
Stable
Handles very well on dirt
Not as lively on pavement as the previous generation
May 2020
The all-new Specialized Diverge gravel bike gets completely revised geometry, the latest Future Shock suspension system, and bigger tire clearance!
| 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 | 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 Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis Alba 1x, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1x HRD |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 11-speed, alloy spider, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, flat-mount caliper, 160mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, flat-mount caliper, 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Axis Sport Disc, Rear: Axis Sport Disc |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c |
Last updated March 27
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