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Diverge Comp
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Diverge is celebrated for its versatility, offering a fun and engaging ride across a variety of terrains, from pavement to gravel. It combines all-day comfort with stable handling and efficient power transfer, making it suitable for long rides and adventurous explorations. While it excels in off-road conditions, some reviews note it can feel sluggish on smooth asphalt and the 1x drivetrain may limit gearing options for some riders.
Versatile across various terrains
All-day comfort and stable handling
Efficient power transfer and engaging ride quality
Confidence-inspiring braking and tire grip
Comfort-enhancing features like padded bar tape and vibration-damping inserts
Can feel sluggish on smooth asphalt
1x drivetrain may limit gearing options for some
Limited tire clearance for wider options
Front end compliance not as pronounced as the rear
The Diverge is like a road bike that coaxes you to hop off curbs and cut down trails, without any of the hesitation you might otherwise feel.BIKEPACKING.com
Specialized’s Diverge was one of the first so-called ‘gravel bikes’ to take the mainstream by storm.
CyclistThe Diverge is happiest when taken off the beaten, er, paved path
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Nov 2017
A redesigned frame with space for 42mm tyres, disc brakes, 1x11 Shimano Di2 gearing, Future Shock suspension and a dropper seatpost signal a lot of changes for Specialized's Diverge, but they add up to create one of the best adventure bikes I've ridden. It's a sophisticated ride with buckets of capability for going fast and tackling big journeys over varied and challenging terrain. First Ride: All City Cycles Space Horse Review: Marin Gestalt 2 gravel bike The original Diverge was launched back in 2014 at a time when the hype for the gravel and adventure category was still in its infancy.
Nov 2017 · Matthew Page
Not the most stable of rides in the toughest off-road conditions, but if you want speed from your adventure machine, look no further
Jun 2017 · Zach Overholt
Vernon, New Jersey probably isn’t one of the first places to pop into your mind when you think gravel bikes. Serving as the location for the Specialized 2018 road presentation though, the area’s roads and gravel turned out to be a perfect backdrop – especially for the launch of the new Diverge. One of the main reasons …
Jun 2017 · Michael Yozell
Specialized's newest iteration of the Diverge gets even more capable
Jun 2017 · Matt Wikstrom
Specialized has updated the Diverge for 2018 with a deeper commitment to the bike’s off-road capabilities. The second-generation Diverge features a re-designed frameset that eschews Zertz elastomers in favour of a Future Shock suspension unit for the stem. There is more room for wider tyres and the geometry of the frame has been refined. And […]
Jun 2017 · Kristen Legan
The new Specialized Diverge with Future Shock suspension is versatile on all types of gravel and the occasional singletrack trail.
May 2017 · Charles Nicholson
True to their tradition of literal bike titles, Specialized return with their Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon 2017. Are you able to escape the big city?
Sept 2016 · Jo Burt
Fast and fun bike that's good for much, much more than just sticking to tarmac
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r carbon, tapered head tube, OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon w/ Zertz, tapered |
| Bottom Bracket | BB30, press-fit |
| Headset | 1-1/8 upper, 1-1/4"" lower, Campy style, crown race, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
| Crank | TURN Zayante by Praxis Works, BB30, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano 685, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-785, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech resin pads w/ fins, Rear: Shimano BR-785, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech resin pads w/ fins Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: AXIS 4.0 Disc SCS, Rear: AXIS 4.0 Disc SCS |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Roubaix Pro, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, Endurant casing, 700x30/32mm, Rear: Specialized Roubaix Pro, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, Endurant casing, 700x30/32mm |
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Last updated 9 July
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