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2021 Diverge Expert Carbon

$6,679.00

4.8

11 Reviews

Whether your goal is to escape on gravel back roads, far from cars and crowds, or…

The New Diverge x Peter Sagan
The New Diverge x Peter Sagan

Product Details

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Whether your goal is to escape on gravel back roads, far from cars and crowds, or drop the hammer at the front of your favorite gravel race, no bike does it better than the new Diverge. It’s quite simply the fastest, most capable - and just maybe the most fun - bike we’ve ever made, delivering a ride that’s quick and lively under power, but stable and confidence inspiring when the terrain gets rough. From Future Shock 2.0 and all-new gravel geometry, to internal storage and category leading tire clearance, the new Diverge represents everything we’ve learned over more than 40 years of riding road, gravel and dirt. The Diverge writes an entirely new chapter in the gravel bike category, so you can dream up entirely new rides. It’s the ultimate getaway vehicle.

With a FACT 9r carbon frame and Future Shock 2.0 the Diverge Expert will have you riding faster and more confidently over more terrain than you ever imagined possible. Shimano’s new gravel inspired GRX Di2 1x11 group puts all your gears in reach with a quick click and DT Swiss G540 alloy wheels, mated to Pathfinder Pro 38mm tires ensure performance across smooth pavement, dirt roads and gravel tracks. A Roval Terra seat post post keeps the Diverge Expert perfectly balanced for the ultimate ride.

  • With a FACT 9r carbon frame, the Diverge Expert 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.

  • Speed, control and confidence - Future Shock 2.0 is the ultimate technology for the gravel rider. With 20mm of axial compliance and a hydraulic damper, Future Shock 2.0 suspends the rider not the bike. 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. Since Future Shock 2.0’s damper is adjustable, you’ll be ready for the rough stuff and efficient on smooth pavement.

  • We tossed gravel geometry ‘status-quo’ out the window. The new Diverge has the most progressive geometry we’ve 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. We’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. We’ve kept the bike’s BB low to increase stability, but high enough to utilize with 650b wheels if that’s your jam.

  • We’ve given the Diverge 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.

  • Nothing unlocks a bike’s capability like tire clearance, so we gave the new Diverge a whopping 47mm of tire clearance with a 700c wheel and 2.1” with a 650b wheel. Thanks to a drive side chain stay utilizing a solid beam of carbon behind the chain rings we’ve created clearance without using a fragile dropped chain stay design or increasing chain stay length.

  • The more capable your bike, the bigger your rides get, so Diverge borrows SWAT internal storage from the legendary Stumpy. The SWAT door lets you utilize space in the down tube to store tools, a flat kit, nutrition and even our SWAT Jacket. It keeps weight off your body, low in the bike for better handling, and makes you more self-sufficient, so get out there. SWAT’s got your back.

Technical Specifications

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ACCESSORIES

SWAT

Integrated SWAT door, internal storage system

WHEELS & TIRES

Front Wheel

DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

Rear Wheel

DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

Front Tire

Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700x38mm

Rear Tire

Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700x38mm

Inner Tubes

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

Shift Levers

Shimano GRX RX815 hydraulic brake levers, 11 speed electronic shifting

Cassette

Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-42t

Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX817 Di2, 11-speed

Crankset

Shimano GRX RX810-1

Chainrings

40T

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Threaded BSA BB

FRAMESET

Frame

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Seat Binder

Alloy, 30.8mm

COCKPIT

Handlebars

Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert

SeatPost

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

Stem

Future Stem, Pro

Tape

Roubaix S-Wrap

Suspension

Fork

Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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Crank Length170mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm440mm
Stem Length60mm70mm80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length330mm330mm380mm380mm380mm380mm380mm
Stack571mm577mm592mm610mm634mm659mm684mm
Reach365mm374mm383mm392mm401mm410mm419mm
Head Tube Length99mm104mm116mm133mm159mm185mm209mm
Head Tube Angle70°70.5°71.25°71.75°71.75°71.75°72.25°
BB Height270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm
BB Drop80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm
Trail69mm66mm61mm57mm57mm57mm54mm
Fork Length, Full389mm389mm389mm389mm389mm389mm389mm
Fork Rake/Offset55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm
Front Center607mm614mm620mm630mm647mm664mm675mm
Chainstay Length425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm
Wheelbase1019mm1026mm1032mm1042mm1059mm1076mm1088mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal529mm542mm558mm573mm589mm605mm628mm
Bike Standover Height700mm725mm754mm779mm805mm832mm859mm
Seat Tube Length390mm430mm470mm500mm530mm560mm590mm
Seat Tube Angle74°73.75°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

4.8

11 Reviews

 

Top Gravelbike

Highlights -Das Swatfach im Rahmen wo mein komplettes Werkzeug, Geld, Einkaufsbeutel, Schloss und Tublessmilch 60ml drin ist -Das Shocksystem im Gabelschaft. -DI2 GRX … Sehr schön mit den großen Akku in der Sattelstütze -Die Sattelstütze die ein unglaublichen flex hat Das einzige was man sich gönnen sollte sind noch paar Laufräder je nach Geschmack bis 27,5 2,0Zoll wo es ein Top Trailgravel wird. Dieses Rad gehört in den Wald und ins Gelände/Trails.


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Patrick

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Spassmaschiene

Habe mir das Rad vor gut 2 Monaten zugelegt. War eher ein Zufall als geplant. Habe mich von ersten Meter drin verliebt. Im moment ist es allerdings beim Radhändler weil ich es auf 2 mal 11 umbauen lasse. Werde das Rad auch mit in den Urlaub nehmen. 2.Satz Laufräder für Strasse habe ich mir dazu gekauft. Absolut stabil laufruhig und doch sehr agil und wendig. Die Federung in der Gabel arbeitet absolut perfekt. Ich kann es nur empfehlen.


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Andreas1164

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Great bike! Noisy Suspension

This bike is significantly more capable than I expected and I want to love it with all my heart. However, you can really hear the future shock 2.0 when it gets going. Big rapid compressions make a pronounced squeak that fills me with regret because it makes the bike sound and feel much feel cheaper than is. The shop I bought it from switched out the innards and tried really hard to make it quiet but they eventually determined that the squeak is a normal noise caused by the dampening system. So if you prefer silence, the future shock 1.5 is probably a better choice. The electronic grx group set is very sexy and feels amazing in the cockpit, it can be adjusted on the fly too which is really cool, and battery seems to last forever, but it also seems a bit finicky and noisy. This was also also a lot to pay for a bike with aluminum wheels. Otherwise, the bike is perfect! Really fast and solid feeling, comfortable. Its almost a mountain bike and almost a road bike at the same time, does both tasks well. Down tube storage is fantastic!


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Dad C.

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Great ride for all surfaces

Mostly ridden on roads and packed bike trails. I am in my 50s average 14-15 mph no matter the ride. Guess I'm a sport touring exerciser 4 to 5 days a week 18 to 20 miles daily 40 to 50 milers weekends. Also do Iowa's Ragbrai 7 days annually. I like the secure feel of this bike and have Marathon Supreme 35s on it, I hate flat! Rolls great and they work well on unpaved surfaces. Love the Di shifting and 11 speeds is fine. Bike has nice handling not twitchy and when riding with friends kicking it up a notch or two pace wise is no issue. I had the 2019 Sport, great as well, but the Di shifting and Future Shock 2.0 are significant upgrades. I lucked out selling my 1yr old Sport $300 over my original purchase because of the covid-19 inventory shortage so pulled the trigger! No regrets. Only one small negative likely corrected if you buy now. Specialized had the seatpost collet wrong sized. I had mistaken temporary buyer's remorse because the post was dropping millimeters while riding causing knee pain and minor fatigue 3/4 through rides. Took the bike in after noticing I couldn't tighten the post enough to prevent side to side movement from a good side bump. Turned out Specialized had a bulletin out about the collet fit and had shops pulling current for previous model collets problem solved, major sigh of relief!


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Willard10s

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dieses Product würde ich wieder kaufen

einfach ein Gravelbike erster Sahne. schon mit dem Vorgängermodell viel Spass gehabt. mit einem upgrade von Laufradsatz auch für mein Gewicht und meine Fahrweise super Fit


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Wasser L.

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Traumhaft

alles in sich stimmig,Fahrspaß ohne Ende.....


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Brocken

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top

Bicicletta fantastica, moltosoddisfatto


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Fabio

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Wonderful

Love this bike. First gravel bike and it is beautiful and handles so well


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Saintsgirlie

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Gave me everything I hoped it would

Wanted a single bike that I could use for everything but full on single track, and this is it. Futureshock, rear post flexibility, and big tires at lower pressure make everything feel very smooth, whether rough tarmac, uneven paved trail, or gravel. I no longer find myself steering round rough areas on the road - I can just ride straight on through. This is my first experience of electronic shifting, and I love the precise feel. Brakes are good, and have done a two day trip with rear racks mounted and everything felt extremely solid, both on tarmac and gravel.


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Guy M.

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INSANE

Specialized absolutely has set the standard in the gravel world. With the new geometry specifications, flex, and of course the GRX components ... this bike is amazing. THANK YOU!


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2 B.

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Amazing

The updates to this bike are amazing! The travel from the Future Shock 2.0 works in perfect harmony with the flex from the new Roval seatpost. The higher bb greatly reduces pedal strike. The slacker headtube chills out the handling and greatly reduces toe overlap. Can't say enough positive about this bike. Would absolutely purchase again


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Sterling

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