2024 Specialized

Diverge Comp E5

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

$2,500
Weight22.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetApex
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Diverge Comp E5
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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 Comp E5

36 mph

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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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Price History
Reviews
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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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized Diverge STR Pro –Put to the test in our big adventure gravel bike shootout

Jan 2024 · Calvin Zajac

The Specialized Diverge STR promises unrivalled compliance levels, but what for? Does that make it the ultimate bikepacking buddy, or a trail shredder and fun machine?

Highs
  • Incredibly smooth on bumpy terrain thanks to the Future Shock

  • A ton of fun thanks to the agile handling

  • The most comfortable bike on test

Lows
  • Rear future shock looks unusual and sticks out visually

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Cyclist
What We Ride: Sam’s flat-bar Specialized Diverge E5

Dec 2023 · Sam Challis

When it comes to road and gravel bikes, I’m in the privileged position of being spoilt for choice. The nature

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Bikerumor
Review: Specialized Diverge STR is a Gravel Hover Bike

Sep 2023

Here's why the Specialized Diverge's damped seatpost flex is a brilliant design and doesn't care if you think it's ugly.

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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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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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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance47c

ColorsGloss Metallic Obsidian / Metallic Pine Green; Satin Amber Glow / Dove Grey; Gloss Taupe / Slate

Fork

Future Shock 1.5 w/Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

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

Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex Eagle 12-speed

Crank

SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40T

Shifters

SRAM Apex 1x12-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Apex, Rear: SRAM Apex

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

Tires

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

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