2022 Specialized

S-Works Diverge

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

$12,500
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 2.0
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXX1 Eagle AXS, RED AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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36 mph

S-Works Diverge

36 mph

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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
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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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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road.cc
First Ride Review: Specialized Diverge STR

Oct 2022 · Liam Cahill

Specialized has made its Diverge gravel bike a full suspension machine. We sent Liam to Germany to ride it and report back

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Velo
Review: Specialized S-Works Diverge STR and its Rear Future Shock suspension

Oct 2022 · William Tracy

Yes, the suspension works. 

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

S-Works Diverge FACT 11r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance47c

ColorGloss Light Silver / Dream Silver/dusty Blue/wild

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

S-Works Future Stem w/ Integrated Computer mount

Handlebar

Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Seatpost

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

Crank

SRAM Red 1 AXS, 42T

Shifters

SRAM Red eTap AXS

Cassette

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

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Red eTap AXS, hydraulic disc, 160mm CenterLine XR rotor, Rear: SRAM Red eTap AXS, hydraulic disc, 160mm CenterLine XR rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval Terra CLX, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 21h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Terra CLX, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 21h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

Tires

Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

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