MSRP | $2,500 | $2,199 | $2,300 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 22.4 lbs | ||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 45c | ||
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 | GRX 800, GRX 600 | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Rigid | Rigid |
Front Travel | 20mm | - | - |
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Summary | The Specialized Diverge Comp E5, Trek Checkpoint ALR 5, and Cannondale Topstone 1 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Diverge Comp E5 has better components and a better fork. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Blush / Cast Blue Metallic/chrome/wild Ferns; Gloss Ice Blue / Smoke/chrome/clean; Gloss Tarmac Black / Satin Maroon/chrome/clean | 300 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12 mm thru-axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Blush / Cast Blue Metallic/chrome/wild Ferns; Gloss Ice Blue / Smoke/chrome/clean; Gloss Tarmac Black / Satin Maroon/chrome/clean | SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Blush / Cast Blue Metallic/chrome/wild Ferns; Gloss Ice Blue / Smoke/chrome/clean; Gloss Tarmac Black / Satin Maroon/chrome/clean |
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Fork | Future Shock 1.5 w/Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount | Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle | BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru axle |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis 68mm BSA | Shimano RS500, 86 mm, PressFit | FSA Cartridge |
Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" | |
Stem | Future Stem, Comp | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 38 cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 40 cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 42 cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 44 cm width | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop |
Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails |
Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware | Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |
Pedals | Not included | ||
Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano RX812 GX, Shadow Plus, 11-speed | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog | Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+ |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on | Shimano GRX 800, braze-on | |
Crank | Praxis Alba, 40T | Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length | FSA Omega AGX+ Alloy, 46/30 |
Shifters | Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic brake levers, mechanical shifting | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc | Shimano GRX 600, 11-speed |
Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed | Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed | KMC X11, 11-speed |
Brakes | Front: Shimano GRX 400, Rear: Shimano GRX 400 | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc | Shimano GRX 400, hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc |
Rims | Front: Axis Elite Disc, Rear: Axis Elite Disc | Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17 mm width, Presta valve | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black | Stainless Steel, 14g | |
Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle | Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x100mm | |
Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle | Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x142mm | |
Tires | Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c | Bontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40 c | WTB Nano, 700 x 40c, wire bead |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm |