Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($1,428)
    ($2,088)
    $2,500
    $3,000
    ($3,846)
    $4,000
    ($4,944)
    ($6,922)
    ($6,922)
    Where to Buy
    $1,300

    At Contender

    $1,799

    At Contender

    $2,500

    At Specialized

    $2,500

    At Contender

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    $3,000

    At Specialized

    $2,499

    At Contender

    $1

    At

    $4,000

    At Specialized

    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    $6,999

    At Contender

    Category
    GravelGravelGravelGravelGravelGravelGravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    22.6 lbs22.0 lbs22.7 lbs22.2 lbs22.2 lbs22.0 lbs22.0 lbs21.0 lbs21.0 lbs
    2.5
    3.5
    3.8
    5.5
    5.5
    7.0
    7.0
    7.3
    7.9
    AluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonSpecialized Future Shock 1.5Specialized Future Shock 1.5Specialized Future Shock 1.5Specialized Future Shock 2.0Specialized Future Shock 2.0Specialized Future Shock 2.0Specialized Future Shock 2.0
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c
    Clearance
    47c47c47c47c47c47c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    ClarisGRX 400, GRX 600ApexGRX 800, GRX 600GRX 800, GRX 600Apex AXS, Force eTapApex AXS, Force eTapGX Eagle AXS, Rival AXSGX Eagle AXS, Rival AXS
    Drivetrain
    2 × 82 × 101 × 122 × 122 × 121 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    RigidRigidHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    --20mm20mm20mm20mm20mm20mm20mm
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Diverge E5
    Diverge Elite E5
    Diverge Comp E5
    Diverge Sport Carbon
    Diverge Sport - Shimano GRX
    Diverge Comp Carbon
    Diverge Comp
    Diverge Expert
    Diverge Expert Carbon
    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)

    39 mph

    Diverge E5

    36 mph

    Diverge Elite E5

    31 mph

    Diverge Comp E5

    36 mph

    Diverge Sport Carbon

    31 mph

    Diverge Comp Carbon

    31 mph

    Diverge Expert Carbon

    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

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

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

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

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

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

    Specialized Diverge FACT 8r carbon, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

    Specialized Diverge FACT 8r carbon, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

    Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

    Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

    Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

    Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance47c

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Rusted Red; Gloss Birch / White Mountains; Satin Midnight Shadow / Violet Pearl

    Fork

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

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

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

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

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

    Future Shock 2.0 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Future Shock 2.0 w/ Smooth Boot, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    SRAM DUB BSA

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    SRAM DUB BSA

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    SRAM DUB BSA 68

    Stem

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

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

    Future Stem, Comp

    Future Stem, Comp

    Future Stem, Comp

    Future Stem, Comp

    Future Stem, Comp

    Future Stem, Pro

    Future Stem, Pro

    Handlebar

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

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

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Seatpost

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

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

    Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    TypeRigid

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    TypeRigid

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    TypeRigid

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

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    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed

    Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed

    SRAM Apex Eagle 12-speed

    Shimano GRX RX820, 12-speed

    Shimano GRX RX820, 12-speed

    SRAM Apex eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    SRAM Apex eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX820

    Crank

    Shimano Claris R200, 50/34T

    Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T

    SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40T

    Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30T

    Shimano GRX RX610

    SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40T

    SRAM Apex DUB Wide

    SRAM Rival 1 Wide

    SRAM Rival 1 Wide, 40T

    Shifters

    SHIMANO STR2000R CLARIS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER, CLARIS, RIGHT, 8-SPEED,W/????MM SL INNER(PRE- ASSEMBLED)W/O (OUTER, OUTER STOPPER, CABLE GUIDE), BULK

    Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting

    SRAM Apex 1x12-speed

    Shimano GRX RX610, 2x12-speed

    Shimano GRX RX610, 2x12-speed

    SRAM Force eTap AXS

    SRAM Force eTap AXS

    SRAM Rival ETAP AXS

    SRAM Rival ETAP AXS

    Cassette

    SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    Shimano 105 12-speed 11-36

    Shimano 105 12-speed 11-36

    SRAM PG1210, 12-Speed, 11-50t

    SRAM PG1210, 12-Speed, 11-50t

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

    Chain

    KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

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

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Apex, Rear: SRAM Apex

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano GRX RX400, Rear: Shimano GRX RX400

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano GRX RX400

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Apex eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Apex eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Apex eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    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

    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

    Front: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes, Rear: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

    Tires

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

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

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

    Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

    Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

    Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

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