2022 Specialized

Diverge Expert Carbon

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$6,200
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 2.0
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetGX Eagle AXS, Rival AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Diverge Expert Carbon
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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

(climbing)

31 mph

Diverge Expert Carbon

36 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

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Sizing
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"

64cm

6'5" – 6'9"

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Reviews
off.road.cc
Specialized Diverge STR Expert review

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.

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The Gear Loop
Specialized Diverge STR Expert review: glorious gravel domination with cutting-edge suspension

May 2023

Compliance without compromise is the name of the game here in this future-thinking adventure machine, but does it work?

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Bikerumor
Wild new Specialized Diverge suspends the rider with fully damped rear Future Shock

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!

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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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Cyclist
Specialized S-Works Diverge STR first ride review

Oct 2022 · Matthew Loveridge

Specialized’s radical new butt suspension shows great promise but is this the future of gravel?

Highs
  • Ingenious approach to suspension seems to work well

  • Retains best bits of previous model

Lows
  • Impressive price tag

  • Exposed rear suspension won't be to all tastes

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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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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

Tire Clearance47c

ColorsGloss Teal Tint / Carbon/limestone/wild; Gloss Arctic Blue / Sand Speckle/terra Cotta; Satin Orange Tint / Spectraflair

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

Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert

Seatpost

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover

Crank

SRAM Rival 1 Wide, 40T

Shifters

SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes, Rear: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Tires

Front: PATHFINDER PRO 2BR, TAN SIDEWALL, 700x42, Rear: PATHFINDER PRO 2BR, TAN SIDEWALL, 700x42

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Last updated March 25