2021 Specialized

Diverge Elite E5

An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$1,900
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetGRX 400, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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smoothrugged
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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

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36 mph

Diverge Elite E5

36 mph

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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"

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Reviews
Cycling News
Hands on: Specialized Diverge STR Expert first-ride review: Rear suspension works for gravel

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

Highs
  • Better ride quality

  • More ride versatility

  • Better all-around performance

  • Impressive comfort across all terrain

Lows
  • Added complexity

  • Increased price

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon

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...

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Cycling Tips
Specialized Diverge Expert E5 Evo review: Fun, not that fast, with flat bars - CyclingTips

Nov 2021 · Caley Fretz

The flat bars are polarizing, but the dedicated geometry makes the most of it.

Highs
  • Incredibly fun, confidence-inspiring handling on a versatile flame platform.

Lows
  • Slower than most gravel bikes.

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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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Velo
Ian Boswell’s Specialized Diverge with Coefficient bars

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

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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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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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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 E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorSatin Redwood / Gloss White/chrome/clean

Fork

FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-moun

Bottom Bracket

Shimano 68mm threaded

Stem

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

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

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on

Crank

Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: AXIS ELITE DISC, Rear: AXIS ELITE DISC

Tires

Front: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm, Rear: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm

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