2022 · SpecializedDiverge E5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $1,300 |
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| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
For This Bike
2 × 8 — 16 speed
Diverge E5
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The Diverge E5 is geared about the same as similar bikes for riding up hills.
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May 2023
Compliance without compromise is the name of the game here in this future-thinking adventure machine, but does it work?
Tyler BenedictOct 2022
Specialized suspends the rider by using the seat tube as a fully damped carbon leaf spring, letting you power thru the roughest gravel roads!
Peter StuartOct 2022
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
Mike Hunger, Robin SchmittOct 2022
With the new Diverge STR 2023 featuring the new Rear Future Shock, Specialized want to take comfort, efficiency and control to a new level.
Innovative and customisable suspension system
Unique ride feeling, high level of comfort
Rear Future Shock offers advantages both for pros and inexperienced riders
Clever frame features like the SWAT box
Good sprinting qualities
Damper can’t be serviced and has to be exchanged
High complexity of the system
William TracyOct 2022
Yes, the suspension works.
Jeremy BensonJan 2022
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...
Caley FretzNov 2021
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.
Dale TiessenAug 2021
With the first version of Future Shock, I was worried that it would be some ridiculous pogo stick front end to my bike and that if I ever wanted to use the bike for true road riding that it would severely subtract from performance.
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Smoke / Cool Grey/chrome/clean; Satin Brassy Yellow / Black/chrome/clean; Gloss Cast Battleship / Silver Dust/chrome/wild |
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| Fork | FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| 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 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Claris FC-RS200, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed |
| Cassette | SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical 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 |