2021 Specialized
Diverge Comp E5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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| MSRP | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 20mm |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View Comparison5'4" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'5" – 6'9"
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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
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
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Blush / Cast Blue Metallic/chrome/wild Ferns; Gloss Ice Blue / Smoke/chrome/clean; Gloss Tarmac Black / Satin Maroon/chrome/clean |
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| Fork | Future Shock 1.5 w/Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount Travel: 20mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis 68mm BSA |
| 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 | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RX812 GX, Shadow Plus, 11-speed |
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| Crank | Praxis Alba, 40T |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic brake levers, mechanical shifting |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano GRX 400, Rear: Shimano GRX 400 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Axis Elite Disc, Rear: Axis Elite Disc |
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| Tires | Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c |
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