Along the way, he creates technical resources, in-depth reviews, inspirational videos, how-to guides and more. You can expect this bike to weigh around 9.0kg (20.5lbs). 2018 Salsa Marrakesh The Bikepacking Bike Buyer’s Guide does the same thing, however, with a focus on lighter bikes and models with more off-road capability. The frame also differs — it’s made with Specialized E5 alloy, but the top tube is 30 mm longer than the standard Diverge geometry (size medium). 2018 Masi Giramondo * Specifications are subject to change without notice, Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages), 2018 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions, Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual, Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids, Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English), Specialized Limited Warranty Policy for Bicycles, Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Open Road Geometry, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle, Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise, Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp, Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, 155mm, Thin, steel rails, Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware, Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm, Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors. Against the opposition, though, it is a bit weighty and a fair chunk of money given the spec. 2017 Salsa Fargo The best value-for-performance bike in the range has got to be the Diverge Comp E5. 2018 Salsa Journeyman This gives the Diverge EVO more confidence over technical terrain while keeping the cockpit comfortable with flat bars. Rather, the Specialize… 2018 Bombtrack Arise Tour It’s an apt name for Specialized’s ‘all road’ bike, a model that slots in alongside the burly AWOL and the do-it-all Sequoia, at the lighter end of the company’s Adventure range.. As is often the way with the Big S, there are several builds to pick from. The latest Specialized Diverge is very impressive to ride. It provides playful handling and predictable steering for endless dirt skids and mid-corner drifts. Made for exploring new roads, commuting to class, and everything in between, the Diverge Comp E5 redefines how many functions one bike can fulfill. Understand Bicycle Frame Geometry 2020 KOGA WorldTraveller-S What’s the Difference between Cyclocross and Touring Bikes? With the Diverge EVO, we took our new progressive gravel geometry to new levels. The 2018 Specialized Diverge E5 The 2018 Specialized Diverge E5 in Black. The Diverge E5 Elite tips the scales at a touch over 10kg (22lbs). The 2019 Specialized Diverge Expert X1 Womens. 2017 Fuji Touring 2016 Advocate Lorax And with the constant goal to best meet your needs, we took your number one request into account—tyre clearance. Along with tire clearance, weight was a large factor in the development, and taking some design cues from the development of the Roubaix, we developed an E5 Premium Aluminum frame that's plenty light, certainly stiff for hard efforts, and undeniable durable. 2017 Specialized AWOL If you've learned a thing or two from me, consider supporting my independent resources HERE. The new 11r frame (S-Works) weighs about 995 grams according to Specialized, about 75 grams more than the old S-Works frame. Check out the Touring Bicycle Buyer’s Guide which compares touring bike steering, sizing, gear ratios, specification, pricing and more. The Diverge Pro is an all-new model for this year. 2016 Cannondale Touring 2016 Niner RLT9 The Diverge rolls on Roval Terra CLX gravel wheels shod in Specialized Pathfinder Pro 38C gravel tyres. And while riding gravel and dirt roads on a road bike may add to the adventure, there's only so much that wider tires with lower pressures can absorb, in terms of bumps. 2017 Specialized Diverge It benefits from the same progressive geometry as the top models and pairs an E5 aluminium frame with a full carbon FACT fork, keeping the weight low and ensuring a lively, responsive ride that's stable over the rougher stuff and fast on the tarmac. Next up, we moved away from a traditional 'cross geometry, instead opting for something that hasn't been seen before—Open Road Geometry. What’s the Difference between Cyclocross and Touring Bikes? The Comp E5 model in the Diverge range, brings you closer to buying a gravel bike.. 2018 All City Gorilla Monsoon You can expect the Diverge Expert to weigh in at about 8.5kg (18.7lbs) and cost US $5000. There are four different levels of Diverge frame, which are the same as the previous model year. Let’s take a deeper look at the range and what each Diverge model can offer you. With a premium E5 alloy frame and a full carbon FACT fork the Diverge Base E5 delivers a fast, confident and comfortable ride on road, in the dirt, and over thick gravel. In other words, when you dive hard into a turn, you won't be surprised by under steer or sloppy handling. This is the best-to-performance carbon model in the Diverge line-up. 2018 Surly Bridge Club 2016 Fuji Touring The Roval carbon wheels are a notch down, hitting the scales at about 1500 grams. That's because the wheelbase isn't lengthening when you hit a bump, so the front end of the Diverge keeps the same effective head tube angle. 2020 Kona Sutra and Sutra LTD We’ve lengthened the frame 30mm over a drop bar Diverge (Size Medium), lowered the bottom bracket and slackened the head tube. The top aluminium model (the Comp E5) features the Future Shock, while the rest of the aluminium models share the same aluminium frame and fork, albeit without the shock. But what if you want to pack light and stick mostly to the main roads? You’re getting a really capable frame and fork, a 1:1 climbing gear (26.8 gear inches), Claris 8-speed STI shifters and the same wheelset as the US $2600 Diverge Carbon model! The new Specialized Diverge is a complete overhaul of the previous generation of the US brand’s gravel-specific bike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hi! Both of these guides are updated annually with the latest models at no extra cost! Our Premium E5 aluminum frameset features our comfortable, yet confidence-inspiring, Open Road Geometry. Learn more. We’ve given the Diverge plenty of rack mounts, including fork and top tube mounts, to ensure you … The theme is how to travel sa. Like the S-Works, the Diverge Pro has electronic gearing. The Diverge E5 Sport will weigh around 10.5kg (23.1lbs) and is US $1150. They use DT Swiss’s ultra-reliable ratchet hub system. Believe it or not, the green, I’ve just put together a plan for 2021! 2016 Masi Giramondo The Diverge is the lowest cost carbon model at US $2600. The frame is constructed using Specialized’s own FACT9 carbon, which is a grade or two down from what you find on the range-topping S-Works model, but is still highly regarded and used across the Specialized ranges. Diverge: to separate from another route and go in a different direction, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary. And with the constant goal to best meet your needs, we took your number one request into account—tire clearance. With a completely redesigned frame, the new Diverge is more capable than ever. The Diverge Comp is the other carbon model available in the XXL (64cm) size and can be purchased for US $3600. 2018 Trek 1120. 2018 Salsa Fargo Ti Frameset With this in mind, we implemented a new version of our Future Shock into the Diverge design. The 2019 Specialized Diverge The 2019 Specialized Diverge. You can expect the Diverge Carbon to weigh around 9.8kg (21.6lbs). The 2018 Specialized Diverge is a bike series to be reckoned with! Venturing onto skinny tyres to test the Specialized Diverge E5 Comp to see if it can take the gong for best commuter/gravel whip for those dedicated mountain bikers. The aluminium frames allow for 700c x 38mm. This small shock absorber located below the stem offers 20mm of travel and is designed to isolate both vibrations and larger hits. 2020 Salsa Marrakesh Capturing a gravel bike nature that stands out amongst those that claim to have found that ‘Do-It All Philosophy’. 2016 Cinelli Hobootleg Geo Specialized has incorporated their unique Future Shocksuspension design on th… Ben rode the Specialized Diverge E5 Comp for 6 months to find if it stacks up as a hot contender for your ultimate commuter or gravel sled. All Diverge models have front and rear rack capability, along with mounting points for full fenders. 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