2021 Specialized

Diverge Pro Carbon

A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$7,500
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 2.0
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetX01 Eagle AXS, Force eTap
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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 Pro Carbon

36 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
49cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'8"

54cm

5'6" – 5'11"

56cm

5'8" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'3"

61cm

6'1" – 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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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
FIRST RIDE: SPECIALIZED DIVERGE PRO

Feb 2021 · Zap Espinoza

The 2021 Specialized Diverge has a full menu of modern gravel attributes that makes it a bike that can easily last the test of time.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorGloss Redwood / Smoke/chrome/clean

Fork

Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

Travel20mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 68

Stem

Future Stem, Pro

Handlebar

Easton EC70 AX Carbon, 16-degree flare

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails

Seatpost

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle AXS

Crank

SRAM Force 1x, 42T, 42T

Shifters

SRAM Force eTap AXS

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

Chain

SRAX X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval Terra CL, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, DT for Roval 350 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes, Rear: Roval Terra CL, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, DT for Roval 350 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Tires

Front: Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700x38mm, Rear: Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700x38mm

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