Diverge Comp E5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP | $2,500 |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Hardtail, 20mm |
Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
Groupset | Apex, Praxis |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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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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Sep 2023
I’ve been quite happy for my gravel riding to remain a suspension free pursuit; well, I was until I spent a couple of months on Specialized’s Diverge STR Expert. With the brand's Future Shock treatment now extending to the rear end of the Diverge, not only is it one of the comfiest gravel bikes on the market, but that ‘boing-free’ rear end also aids traction on climbs and minimises fatigue. Though, I'll admit, its aesthetics are quite divisive.
May 2023
Compliance without compromise is the name of the game here in this future-thinking adventure machine, but does it work?
Oct 2022 · Tyler Benedict
Specialized suspends the rider by using the seat tube as a fully damped carbon leaf spring, letting you power thru the roughest gravel roads!
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
Oct 2022 · William Tracy
Yes, the suspension works.
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.
Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 47c Colors: Gloss Spruce / Oak Metallic/chrome/wild; Satin Maroon / Light Silver/chrome/clean; Gloss Tarmac Black / Smoke/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 |
Pedals | REMOVE |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 11-speed |
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Crank | Praxis Alba, 40T |
Shifters | SRAM Apex, hydraulic |
Cassette | Sunrace, 11-speed, alloy spider, 11-42t |
Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor, Rear: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor 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 |
Last updated March 25