Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,700
    $2,600
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    4.3
    4.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Specialized Future Shock 1.5Specialized Future Shock 2.0
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX, PraxisXT, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    20mm20mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Diverge Comp E5 EVO and Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO are both aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Diverge Comp E5 EVO has 700c wheels, while the Diverge Expert E5 EVO has aluminum 700c aluminum wheels, better components, a better fork, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Diverge Comp E5 EVO
    Diverge Expert E5 EVO
    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)

    31 mph

    Diverge Comp E5 EVO

    35 mph

    Diverge Expert E5 EVO

    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, Future Shock suspension, 1x specific EVO geometry, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorSatin Forest Green / Black Reflective/chrome/clean

    Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock suspension, 1x specific EVO geometry, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorSatin Forest Green / Black Reflective/chrome/clean

    Fork

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

    Travel20mm

    Future Shock 2.0 w/Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

    Travel20mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis 68mm BSA

    Praxis 68mm BSA

    Stem

    Future Stem, Comp

    Future Stem, Comp

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 50mm travel

    X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 50mm travel

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed

    Crank

    Praxis Alba M30, 1x direct-mount, 40T

    Praxis Zayante carbon 1X, 40T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

    Shimano XT, 12-speed, 10-45t

    Chain

    KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed w/ quick link

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Front: Magura MT4 Flat Mount, hydraulic disc, 160mm storm rotor, Rear: Magura MT4 Flat Mount, hydraulic disc, 160mm storm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples, Rear: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

    Tires

    Front: Rhombus Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm, Rear: Rhombus Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm

    Front: Rhombus Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm, Rear: Rhombus Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm

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