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Diverge E5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and shimano cues hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,499| Weight | 23.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | CUES |
| Brakes | Shimano CUES Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison4'7" – 5'0"
5'4" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'2" – 6'6"
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Jan 2026
Massive clearance, massive storage, and great fun too, if a little languid on the road
Can handle all but the most extreme tyre setups
Future Shock actually works and isn't a gimmick
Barrels over rough ground with ease
Frame storage is actually useful
Climbs technical terrain extremely well
Dropper post compatible
A little sluggish feeling on the road
Not the best value
Future Shock replacements are really quite expensive
Sep 2025
From new gravel bikes to (more) integrated cockpit controversy, discover the gear, industry shakeups, and expert reviews making headlines this week.
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.
Sep 2025 · Ollie Smith
The latest Diverge update from Specialized is a case of evolution rather than revolution, but it’s better than ever off-road
Confidence inspiring geometry
Up to date tyre clearance
Neat frame storage
Cheaper than the previous expert model
Tyre spec doesn t line up with updated geometry
Headset top cap below the future shock rattles a little
Power saddle feels a bit too racey
Lack of future shock adjustment
Sep 2025 · Calvin Zajac
With increased comfort, more generous tire clearance and a revamped Future Shock, the 2026 Specialized Diverge promises to impress – but does this make it the ultimate all-round gravel bike?
High adventure potential
Future Shock works well
Spacious frame storage
No electronic drivetrain options on the aluminium model
May 2025 · Alvin Holbrook
This new Specialized Diverge gravel bike found by Velo at Unbound Gravel 2025 has many key changes that we can spot.
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
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
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 47c Colors: Gloss Dune White / Ashen; Gloss Spice / Gunmetal; Satin Cast Blue Metallic / Sea Foam |
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| Fork | FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Threaded BSA BB |
| Stem | 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES RD-U6020, 10sp |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano CUES FD-U6030, Braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano CUES FC-U6030, 46/32T |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES ST-U6030 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES, 11-39T, 10sp |
| Chain | KMC XGlide |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano CUES Hydraulic Brake, Rear: Shimano CUES Hydraulic Brake Type: Shimano CUES Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: AXIS Sport Disc, Rear: AXIS Sport Disc |
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| Tires | Front: Pathfinder Wirebead Fast Gravel 700X40C, Rear: Pathfinder Wirebead Fast Gravel 700X40C |
First added July 20
Last updated June 4