S-Works Diverge
A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$12,500Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Hardtail, 20mm |
Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
Wheels | 700c Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, RED AXS |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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May 2024
For our Specialized Diverge STR Review, Amy Jurries loaded it up for a bikepacking trip across a mix of terrain in Cyprus. Full review here...
Front and rear suspension make for confident riding over rough terrain and comfort for long days in the saddle
No bobbing when out of the saddle or pushing hard
High-end components such as the SRAM AXS Eagle drivetrain with its smooth, precise shifting
Generous tire clearance, allowing for wider tires
Plenty of mounts and internal storage for tools and supplies
Sleek design
Fiddly process to precisely dial in the desired compliance of the Future Shock suspension system at start
The rear suspension requires an adjustment in seatpost height and saddle position compared to your normal gravel setup
Because the Future Shock system isolates the rider, not the frame, the rear suspension won’t drastically improve control on technical descents when standing
Heavier than your average carbon gravel bike
This is a very expensive bike, with some builds costing as much as a used car
Don’t forget your spare batteries
As with all things Specialized, many proprietary parts apart from the drivetrain
Sep 2023
Here's why the Specialized Diverge's damped seatpost flex is a brilliant design and doesn't care if you think it's ugly.
Sep 2023
I’ve been quite happy for my gravel riding to remain a suspension free pursuit; well, I was until I spent a couple of months on Specialized’s Diverge STR Expert. With the brand's Future Shock treatment now extending to the rear end of the Diverge, not only is it one of the comfiest gravel bikes on the market, but that ‘boing-free’ rear end also aids traction on climbs and minimises fatigue. Though, I'll admit, its aesthetics are quite divisive.
May 2023
Compliance without compromise is the name of the game here in this future-thinking adventure machine, but does it work?
Feb 2023 · Jack Luke
The divisive Future Shock Rear 'suspension' system is tricky to set up, and the build isn't competitive for the price, but the Diverge STR Expert will delight those who like high-tech bikes
Super-smooth ride when seated
Hugely versatile
Sorted geometry
Improved tyre spec
Quirky aesthetic
Very involved setup
Uncompetitive build for the price
Quirky aesthetic
Oct 2022 · James Huang
30 mm of rear suspension travel, 20 mm of front travel, and clearance for 700x47 mm knobbies is a formula for a good time on rough terrain.
Ridiculously smooth and isolating ride quality with lots of rear tunability, immense off-road capability, versatile handling.
Not everyone will like the rear Future Shock feel, heavy, expensive, complicated.
Oct 2022 · Matthew Loveridge
Specialized’s radical new butt suspension shows great promise but is this the future of gravel?
Ingenious approach to suspension seems to work well
Retains best bits of previous model
Impressive price tag
Exposed rear suspension won't be to all tastes
Oct 2022 · Liam Cahill
Specialized has made its Diverge gravel bike a full suspension machine. We sent Liam to Germany to ride it and report back
Frame | S-Works Diverge FACT 11r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 47c Color: Gloss Light Silver / Dream Silver/dusty Blue/wild |
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Fork | Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount Travel: 20mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
Stem | S-Works Future Stem w/ Integrated Computer mount |
Handlebar | Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
Saddle | Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base |
Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
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Crank | SRAM Red 1 AXS, 42T |
Shifters | SRAM Red eTap AXS |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Red eTap AXS, hydraulic disc, 160mm CenterLine XR rotor, Rear: SRAM Red eTap AXS, hydraulic disc, 160mm CenterLine XR rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: Roval Terra CLX, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 21h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, Rear: Roval Terra CLX, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, 21h, Tubeless ready, DT for Roval hub, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes |
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Tires | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42 |
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