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2020 Specialized

Diverge Comp E5

An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 600 hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

2100 US$(1806 €)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 20mm
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800
BrakesShimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Diverge Comp E5
Other Gravel bikes
Gearing

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)

50 km/h

Diverge Comp E5

58 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
52cm

163cm – 170cm

54cm

170cm – 178cm

56cm

175cm – 180cm

58cm

180cm – 188cm

61cm

188cm – 196cm

64cm

196cm – 205cm

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 175cm, size 54cm, Just right
  • 190cm, size 58, Just right
  • 165cm, size 52, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Specialized Diverge is a versatile gravel bike praised for its smooth ride quality and all-surface capability, blending road and off-road performance. Key features include the FutureShock suspension system for enhanced comfort and a geometry that promotes stability and handling. It offers practical elements like multiple mounting points and internal storage, though some reviews note compromises in weight or tire traction.

Pros
  • Versatile all-surface capability

  • FutureShock suspension system for smooth ride

  • Stable and confidence-inspiring handling

  • Multiple mounting points for accessories

  • Comfortable geometry and ride quality

Cons
  • Can be heavier than some competitors

  • Tire choice may limit off-road traction

  • FutureShock may cause bobbing when climbing

  • Higher price point for certain models

  • Lacks stiffness for heavy luggage in some cases

Key Quotes
It is a very versatile higher-performance drop-bike without a specific purpose from a company that tends to build focused-performance bikes.
Bicycling
An accomplished gravel bike that benefits from road and mountain bike DNA
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
One of the fastest, most adaptable gravel speed machines available.
Cycling News logoCycling News
The Specialized Diverge offers a great balance between the on and off road worlds.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
The new Diverge is hugely versatile.
Cyclist logoCyclist

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Cycling Tips
Specialized Diverge Expert E5 Evo review: Fun, not that fast, with flat bars - CyclingTips

nov 2021 · Caley Fretz

The flat bars are polarizing, but the dedicated geometry makes the most of it.

Highs
  • Incredibly fun, confidence-inspiring handling on a versatile flame platform.

Lows
  • Slower than most gravel bikes.

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Whistler Mountain Bike
Reviewed: 2021 Specialized Diverge Carbon Expert

ago 2021 · Dale Tiessen

Riding ‘off road’ on a road bike is nothing new. I have seen lots of days-gone-by pics of Tour de France riders with a tubular slung around their shoulders riding dirt roads.

Highs
  • Future Shock 2.0 provides effective small bump absorption, rated A

  • SWAT box integration is a great concept, allows storing gear in downtube

  • Roval Terra carbon seatpost offers up to 18mm compliance

  • GRX Di2 drivetrain shifting is wonderful

  • Frame and fork have generous tire clearance (max 47c 700c, 2.1" 650b)

  • Geometry is low and slack, comfortable with long top tube and short stem

Lows
  • Future Shock 2.0 adjustment clicks do nothing; only on/off works

  • Future Shock squeaking after 5 rides

  • SWAT box bag too small for Specialized Tube Spool with large tube and CO2; needs customization

  • GRX 1x drivetrain has inadequate gearing (40t chainring, 40t max cassette) for steep terrain; required upgrading to 11-46t cassette

  • Factory tires (38c) are too small for rough gravel/light MTB; swapped to 44c

  • No factory model offered with 650b wheels

  • Gearing and wheels/tires rated C

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Velo
Ian Boswell’s Specialized Diverge with Coefficient bars

jun 2021 · Ben Delaney

Painted special for the day in a throwback to the 1989 RockCombo, two Specialized Diverge bikes came to the line together under former WorldTour racers at Unbound Gravel. Ian Boswell outsprinted Laurens ten Dam to take the win, and afterwards said he was “kinda surprised” to find himself atop the podium. Boswell and I stayed … Continued

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Road Bike Action
2021 SPECIALIZED DIVERGE GRAVEL BIKE REVIEW

may 2021 · RBA Staff

Specialized scores with the latest Diverge Pro Carbon

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon

oct 2020 · Rupert Radley

The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon could be the perfect do-it-all bike for those seeking on road fun and off road thrills

Highs
  • Good carbon frame

  • Great handling

  • Perfect blend of on road performance and off road capability

Lows
  • Tyres comprise its off-road competency

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon in bikepacking review

oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf

Bike giant Specialized sent us the Diverge Expert for our bikepacking group test. Designed as a gravel bike, it's been a talking point among bikepacking greats like Lael Wilcox since its introduction. Does it have what it takes to win our group test?

Highs
  • High level of comfort

  • Very composed

  • Maximum efficiency at cruising speed

  • SWAT box in the down tube

Lows
  • Frameset not stiff enough for heavy luggage

  • Lack of precision in off-road corners on loose surfaces

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon

sept 2020 · Jeremy Benson

For the 2021 model year, Specialized redesigned their popular Diverge gravel bikes. It feels more confident and stable on descents and at speed thanks to...

Highs
  • Modern gravel geometry

  • 20mm of Future Shock Suspension

  • SWAT storage

  • Offered in multiple builds

Lows
  • Not the lightest weight

  • More expensive

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Bicycling
The 2021 Specialized Diverge Is a Gravel Dream Ride

may 2020

Smoother, more stable and more capable, the new Diverge can take you further than ever.

Highs
  • Smooth ride

  • Stable

  • Handles very well on dirt

Lows
  • Not as lively on pavement as the previous generation

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

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

Travel20mm

Bottom Bracket

Praxis 68-0201B, 68mm BSA

Stem

Future Stem, Comp, w/Integrated computer mount

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Specialized Power, hollow steel rails, 155/143mm

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano RX812 GX, Shadow Plus, 11-speed

Crank

Praxis Alba, 40T

Shifters

Shimano GRX 810 hydraulic brake levers, mechanical shifting

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano GRX RX600, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano GRX RX600, hydraulic disc

TypeShimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Axis Elite Disc, 21mm internal width, alloy rim, 23mm depth, 14g spokes, 24h, Rear: Axis Elite Disc, 21mm internal width alloy rim, 23mm depth, 14g spokes, 28h

Tires

Front: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38mm, Rear: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38mm

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