2020 Specialized
Diverge Elite E5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,700| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GRX 400, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
4'7" – 5'0"
5'4" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'2" – 6'6"
🐐 Estimated
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Nov 2021 · Caley Fretz
The flat bars are polarizing, but the dedicated geometry makes the most of it.
Incredibly fun, confidence-inspiring handling on a versatile flame platform.
Slower than most gravel bikes.
Aug 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.
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
May 2021 · RBA Staff
Specialized scores with the latest Diverge Pro 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
Good carbon frame
Great handling
Perfect blend of on road performance and off road capability
Tyres comprise its off-road competency
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?
High level of comfort
Very composed
Maximum efficiency at cruising speed
SWAT box in the down tube
Frameset not stiff enough for heavy luggage
Lack of precision in off-road corners on loose surfaces
May 2020
Smoother, more stable and more capable, the new Diverge can take you further than ever.
Smooth ride
Stable
Handles very well on dirt
Not as lively on pavement as the previous generation
May 2020
The all-new Specialized Diverge gravel bike gets completely revised geometry, the latest Future Shock suspension system, and bigger tire clearance!
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano threaded |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano GRX RX400, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano GRX RX400, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Front: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm, Rear: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm |
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Last updated September 22
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