MEMBERSHIP
Earn up to 10% back in rewards. Learn more. Join Free.
Create a spreadsheet or seven, full of gravel bike stats. Pros, cons, benefits, and costs. When you lay it all out and really look at it, gravel bike choices converge at the Diverge: it's the fastest and funnest all-road bike you're likely to find on this dusty, potholed Earth. The Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon Complete Bike is the all-carbon rocket that'll have you itching for your next ride, no matter how many miles you have planned. With a 2x12 Shimano drivetrain and powerful hydraulic brakes there's no hill you can't climb (and turn right around and bomb down). Big tires are welcome, and the Future Shock suspension is no joke: for off-road ripping and the grandest of fondos, this Diverge is the ultimate bike.
Large Tire Clearance – Nothing unlocks a bike’s capability like tire clearance, so Specialized gave the new Diverge a whopping 47mm of tire clearance with a 700c wheel and 2.1” with a 650b wheel.
Progressive Geometry – The new Diverge has the most progressive geometry Specialized has ever created for a drop bar bike, giving riders a capable and stable bike in the dirt that still feels responsive and nimble on the road. They've increased the frame’s reach, introduced a slacker head tube and a longer offset fork. All this creates incredible confidence with a planted feeling in the dirt while spec’ing shorter stems keeps the overall cockpit length the same and the steering lively. The bike’s low BB increases stability but is still high enough to utilize with 650b wheels if that’s your jam.
Future Shock 1.5 – With 20mm of axial compliance, Future Shock 1.5 is progressively tuned specifically for gravel riding. This keeps you confident and in control, able to keep the power down and stay off the brakes over rough dirt roads and in thick loose gravel, all while keeping your hands, arms and neck fresh.
FACT 8r Carbon Frame – With a FACT 8r carbon frame, the Diverge Sport frame is incredible capable and race bike light. Pin it for your local dirt climb KOM, or grind up a giant back country peak, the light and lively Diverge will get you there faster.
Rack Mount Options – This frame has plenty of rack mounts, including fork and top tube mounts, to ensure you can take what you need. No matter how far you plan to go or how long you plan to stay out, there's room.
Threaded BB
Shimano GRX 2x12 Speed – This all-road oriented 2x12-speed option blends wider ranges with smooth gear steps to empower riders to stay at the front of the pack.
Shimano GRX – From their gravel-tuned ergonomics that are optimized for flared bars, anti-slip textured hood surface, and enhanced braking control, Shimano's latest hydraulic gravel disc brakes are meant for the hardest conditions.
Pathfinder Pro Tires – Born in the American Midwest, gravel riding is one of the fastest–growing styles of cycling. The sense of adventure, conquering new challenges, and simply experiencing a new style of riding are some of its big selling points, but doing so without the proper tires makes the difference between having fun and cursing and hollering on the side of the road. The Pathfinder delivers the versatility that these adventure-laden rides deserve—fast rolling, lots of grip, and a whole lot of fun.
DT Swiss G540 – The sleeved aluminum Gravel rim is the ideal choice for riding over gravel, roots or small obstacles on unpaved paths. The robust all-round rim with its inner width of 24 mm and its wide knobby tires up to 53 mm is suitable for various purposes and provides great comfort.
Carbon Seatpost
Size | 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | 64 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rider Height | 4'8" - 5'0" | 5'0" - 5'4" | 5'4" - 5'7" | 5'7" - 5'10" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 5'11" - 6'2" | 6'2" - 6'5" | 6'5" - 6'9" |
Reach (mm) | 357 | 365 | 374 | 383 | 392 | 401 | 410 | 419 |
Stack (mm) | 568 | 571 | 577 | 592 | 610 | 634 | 659 | 684 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 515 | 529 | 542 | 558 | 573 | 589 | 605 | 628 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 363 | 390 | 430 | 470 | 500 | 530 | 560 | 590 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 69.5 | 70 | 70.5 | 71.25 | 71.75 | 71.75 | 71.75 | 72.25 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 74.5 | 74 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 73 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 99 | 99 | 104 | 116 | 133 | 159 | 185 | 209 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1016 | 1019 | 1026 | 1032 | 1042 | 1059 | 1076 | 1088 |
Standover Height (mm) | 683 | 700 | 725 | 754 | 779 | 805 | 832 | 859 |
Complete Weight (lbs) | 22 | |||||||
Complete Weight (kg) | 10.05 |