2021 Specialized
Diverge Base E5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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| MSRP | $1,300 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Compare the full Diverge model range
View Comparison4'7" – 5'0"
5'4" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'2" – 6'6"
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Oct 2022 · Peter Stuart
The new gravel race bike is a big step forward in tech, and though it comes at a price, the gains could be well worth it
Better ride quality
More ride versatility
Better all-around performance
Impressive comfort across all terrain
Added complexity
Increased price
Jan 2022 · Jeremy Benson
For the 2021 model year, Specialized redesigned their popular Diverge gravel bikes. It feels more confident and stable on descents and at speed thanks to...
Nov 2021 · Caley Fretz
The flat bars are polarizing, but the dedicated geometry makes the most of it.
Incredibly fun, confidence-inspiring handling on a versatile flame platform.
Slower than most gravel bikes.
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
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
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
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 47c Color: Gloss Sage Green / Forest Green/chrome/clean |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-moun |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 68mm threaded |
| Stem | Future Stem, Comp |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Claris R200, 46/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Front: Axis Elite Disc, Rear: Axis Elite Disc |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm, Rear: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm |
Last updated April 15