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Diverge STR Pro
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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$8,699| Weight | 20.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 30 / 20mm |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle AXS, Force |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison6'2" – 6'6"
5'4" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
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Summary
The Specialized Diverge STR is a highly versatile gravel bike that stands out for its innovative Future Shock suspension system, offering a smooth and comfortable ride over rough terrain. While it excels in ride quality and handling, its unconventional design and setup complexity may not appeal to everyone. The bike's performance is often compared to traditional gravel bikes, with its suspension system being a key differentiator.
Innovative Future Shock suspension system for smooth ride
Highly versatile and comfortable on rough terrain
Excellent ride quality and handling
Unique aesthetic and frame features like SWAT storage
Unconventional design may not appeal to all
Setup and calibration can be complex
Pricey compared to competitors
Potential high upkeep costs for suspension system
The Diverge STR is a hugely versatile and comfortable bike that will be equally at home cosseting the delicate rear of bike path trundlers or spicy go-fast.
BikeRadarI’ve ridden a lot of gravel bikes since I returned it, and none do what the STR can do.
BikerumorThe Diverge is weird, but mostly in a good way, and the ride quality is absolutely mind-blowing.
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May 2024
For our Specialized Diverge STR Review, Amy Jurries loaded it up for a bikepacking trip across a mix of terrain in Cyprus. Full review here...
Front and rear suspension make for confident riding over rough terrain and comfort for long days in the saddle
No bobbing when out of the saddle or pushing hard
High-end components such as the SRAM AXS Eagle drivetrain with its smooth, precise shifting
Generous tire clearance, allowing for wider tires
Plenty of mounts and internal storage for tools and supplies
Sleek design
Fiddly process to precisely dial in the desired compliance of the Future Shock suspension system at start
The rear suspension requires an adjustment in seatpost height and saddle position compared to your normal gravel setup
Because the Future Shock system isolates the rider, not the frame, the rear suspension won’t drastically improve control on technical descents when standing
Heavier than your average carbon gravel bike
This is a very expensive bike, with some builds costing as much as a used car
Don’t forget your spare batteries
As with all things Specialized, many proprietary parts apart from the drivetrain
Jan 2024 · Jan Richter
The Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup vs the Specialized Diverge STR Pro. A high performance XC mountain bike or a fully suspended gravel racer? We tested both bikes head-to-head in Tuscany!
Sep 2023 · Tyler Benedict
Here's why the Specialized Diverge's damped seatpost flex is a brilliant design and doesn't care if you think it's ugly.
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?
Feb 2023 · Jack Luke
The divisive Future Shock Rear 'suspension' system is tricky to set up, and the build isn't competitive for the price, but the Diverge STR Expert will delight those who like high-tech bikes
Super-smooth ride when seated
Hugely versatile
Sorted geometry
Improved tyre spec
Quirky aesthetic
Very involved setup
Uncompetitive build for the price
Quirky aesthetic
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 · James Huang
30 mm of rear suspension travel, 20 mm of front travel, and clearance for 700x47 mm knobbies is a formula for a good time on rough terrain.
Ridiculously smooth and isolating ride quality with lots of rear tunability, immense off-road capability, versatile handling.
Not everyone will like the rear Future Shock feel, heavy, expensive, complicated.
| Frame | Diverge FACT 11r carbon frameset with front and rear Future Shock suspension, SWAT™ Door integration, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 47c Color: Satin Blaze / Violet Ghost Pearl Fade |
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| Fork | Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount Travel: 20mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
| Stem | Future Stem, Pro |
| Handlebar | Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails |
| Seatpost | S-Works Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Force 1x, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Force, hydraulic disc, 160mm Paceline rotor, Rear: SRAM Force, hydraulic disc, 160mm Paceline rotor Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Roval Terra CL Rim, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 24h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval 350 hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Competition Race spokes, Rear: Roval Terra CL Rim, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 24h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval 350 hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Competition Race spokes |
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| Tires | Front: Tracer Pro 2BR, 700x42, Rear: Tracer Pro 2BR, 700x42 |
First added October 20
Last updated December 6
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