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    MSRP
    $1,300$1,300
    Where to Buy
    $1,300

    At Specialized

    $1,300

    At Specialized

    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    22.6 lbs
    2.5
    2.5
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    47c47c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    ClarisClaris
    Drivetrain
    2 × 82 × 8
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Diverge Base E5 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2021 Diverge Base E5
    2023 Diverge E5
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    36 mph

    2021 Diverge Base E5

    39 mph

    2023 Diverge E5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorGloss Sage Green / Forest Green/chrome/clean

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

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorGloss Sage Green / Forest Green/chrome/clean

    Fork

    FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-moun

    FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Stem

    Future Stem, Comp

    3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Seatpost

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

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

    Pedals

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    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on

    Crank

    Shimano Claris R200, 46/34T

    Shimano Claris R200, 50/34T

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed

    Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed

    KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc

    Front: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Axis Elite Disc, Rear: Axis Elite Disc

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    Tires

    Front: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm, Rear: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

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