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2024 Specialized

Diverge Comp

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€4,500($5,233)
Weight22.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 2.0
Wheels700c
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetApex AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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smoothrugged
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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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Summary

The Specialized Diverge is a highly capable gravel bike praised for its smooth ride, stable handling, and innovative Future Shock suspension system that enhances comfort and control on rough terrain. It features versatile geometry, ample tire clearance, and integrated storage options, making it suitable for a wide range of gravel adventures. While it excels in off-road performance, some reviews note handling quirks at slow speeds and limitations in suspension adjustability.

Pros
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

  • Stable and confident handling

  • Innovative Future Shock suspension system

  • Ample tire clearance and versatile geometry

  • Integrated storage and multiple mounts

Cons
  • Limited suspension adjustability

  • Handling can be quirky at slow speeds

  • Some stock components may not suit all conditions

  • Potential for pedal strikes due to geometry

Key Quotes
The new Specialized Diverge is one of the best gravel bikes you can buy
Bicycling
The design is wild, leveraging almost the entire length of the seat tube to provide flex, giving it a lot of travel.
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
It’s got to be one of the most comfortable bikes I’ve ridden.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The Future Shock 2.0’s hydraulic damper makes for a much more composed and capable feel than previous versions.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
If there is such a thing as warp speed gravel, then the S-Works Diverge is ready for it.
Gran Fondo Magazine logoGran Fondo Magazine

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Bicycling
Specialized’s Diverge 4 Is Ready for Anything. Why Did They Skip Aero Integration? Bike Tech Tuesday

Sep 2025

From new gravel bikes to (more) integrated cockpit controversy, discover the gear, industry shakeups, and expert reviews making headlines this week.

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Bikerumor
First Ride Review: Specialized Diverge 4 Expert AXS Gravel Bike

Sep 2025 · Jordan Villella

Specialized says the Diverge 4 is the “ultimate getaway vehicle,” and the Expert AXS build might be the lineup’s sweet spot.

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Cyclist
Specialized Diverge vs Crux: The best Specialized gravel bike in 2024

Aug 2024 · Paul Norman

The Specialized Diverge has been the gravel bike in the brand's line-up since 2014, when the gravel category was in

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BIKEPACKING.com
Specialized Diverge STR Review: Taking a Bite out of Gravel

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...

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • 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

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Gran Fondo Magazine
MTB or gravel bike? Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup vs Specialized Diverge STR Pro

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!

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Velo
Is Kasper Asgreen Riding a New Specialized Diverge Gravel Bike?

Jan 2024 · Alvin Holbrook

Could it be a modified Specialized Diverge? Or could it be a new bike coming down the line?

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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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Geometry
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

ColorsSatin Oak Green / Smoke; Gloss Metallic Sulfur / Amber Glow/purple Haze/metallic Obsidian

Fork

Future Shock 2.0 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Travel20mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 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

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Crank

SRAM Apex DUB Wide

Shifters

SRAM Apex eTap AXS

Cassette

SRAM PG1210, 12-Speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Tires

Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

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