Bike Comparison
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| MSRP | $1,300 | $1,375 | $1,699 |
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| Spec Level | |||
| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 650b / 700c |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | Claris | microSHIFT Advent X | GRX 400, Rotor |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 | 1 × 10 | 2 × 10 |
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | specialized.com | cannondale.com | canyon.com |
| Summary | The Specialized Diverge E5, Cannondale Topstone 4, and Canyon Grail 6 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes. The Diverge E5 has higher gearing, the Topstone 4 has better components, and the Grail 6 has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels. | ||
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| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc | Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, BSA threaded BBm flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts | Canyon Grail AL Disc |
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| Fork | FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc | Topstone Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru-axle, fender/gear mounts | Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 68mm threaded | Cartridge, square taper | Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Weight: 83 g |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5" | ||
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° | Canyon V13, High-quality aluminium stem with square cross-sectional profile. A new handlebar clamp design increases torsional stiffness by up to 40%. Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm. Head tube diameter: 1 1/4". |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop | Canyon HB0063 |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails | Cannondale Stage CX | Selle Italia Model X |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm | Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS |
| Pedals | Not included | None included | |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8-speed | microSHIFT Advent X | Shimano GRX RX400 GS |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on | Shimano GRX RX400 | |
| Crank | Shimano Claris FC-RS200, 50/34T | Prowheel, Charm 40T | Rotor Canyon LTD, 46/30 |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed | microSHIFT Advent X, 10-speed | Shimano GRX RX400, 2-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
| Cassette | SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t | microSHIFT, 11-48, 10-speed | Shimano HG500 11-34 10s, 11-34 tooth cassette |
| Chain | KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed | KMC X10, 10-speed | KMC X10-93 10s |
| Brakes | Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc | Promax Render R mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors | Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | microSHIFT Advent X | Shimano GRX RX400, 2-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
| Rims | Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc | GXD 1.0, 28h | DT Swiss Gravel LN | DT Swiss Gravel LN SH11 |
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| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | ||
| Front Hub | (F) Formula alloy, 12x100mm / (R) Formula alloy, 12x142mm | ||
| Rear Hub | (F) Formula alloy, 12x100mm / (R) Formula alloy, 12x142mm | ||
| Tires | Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c | WTB Riddler Comp, 700x37c (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700x37c) | Continental Terra Trail 40mm |
| Disk Rotors | Shimano RT70 |