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2019 Women's Diverge Expert X1 Mixtape

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Do you have a playlist that gets you pumped? Maybe one song that always makes you…

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Do you have a playlist that gets you pumped? Maybe one song that always makes you smile inside? Us too, and that's what our Mixtape Collection is all about. As head designed Kayla Clarot puts it, "We're are all so incredibly unique, but one thing that we all have in common is music. No matter how you ride, Mixtape calls you to make your most bad-ass mixtape and to share it with all who're willing to listen." So, let the design inspire you like your favorite mixtape—loud, unapologetic, and full of energy.

The Diverge is more capable than ever. And with the constant goal to best meet your needs, we took your number one request into account—tire clearance. The new frame will comfortably fit up to 700x42mm tires or 650b x 47mm tires. 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 a FACT 9r carbon frame that's one of the lightest in its category.

Next up, we moved away from a traditional 'cross geometry, instead opting for something that hasn't been seen before—our Open Road Geometry. You can think of it as a road version of modern trail bike geometry. It provides playful handling and predictable steering for endless dirt skids and mid-corner drifts. The geo features a bottom bracket that's over a half-centimeter lower than the previous Diverge, a slacked-out head tube angle, short chainstays, and a short wheelbase. These changes make for a bike that's not only fun in the dirt, but also performs well on the road.

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. With this in mind, we implemented a new version of our Future Shock into the Diverge design. It not only soaks up bumps with ease, but also adds the benefit of extremely predictable handling. 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. In other words, when you dive hard into a turn, you won't be surprised by under-steer or sloppy handling. Unlike the original Future Shock (found on the Roubaix), the Diverge's version features a progressive spring that makes this technology more suitable for off-road applications, where stiffer suspension is often needed to soak-up larger bumps and obstacles.

To add to its multifaceted talents, we topped it off with three water bottle mounts, plus mounts for racks and fenders. And for the spec, we made a no-compromise build, with a full SRAM Force 1 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes, Roval C38 carbon wheels, and fast-rolling 700x38mm Sawtooth tires.

  • The FACT 9r carbon frame features our adventure-bound Open Road Geometry, Future Shock Progressive suspension with 20mm of travel, and front/rear thru-axles, making it the ultimate tool for your next adventure.
  • The lightweight FACT carbon fork is plenty stiff, aiding in handling, stiffness, and an overall light weight.
  • Yep, that's right—carbon wheels on an Expert-level bike. The Roval C38 Disc carbon wheels bring performance to the masses. They're lightweight, durable, and ready for your next adventure.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Open Road Geometry, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock Progressive suspension, 20mm of travel, flat-mount disc, BB386

SUSPENSION

FORK

Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 12-degree flare

STEM

Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

TAPE

Specialized S-Wrap HD Mixtape

SADDLE

Women's Body Geometry Myth Comp Mixtape, 155mm, thin

SEATPOST

S-Works CG-R, FACT carbon fiber, single-bolt, 27.2mm

SEAT BINDER

Diverge collar for carbon frames

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

SRAM Force, flat-mount disc

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM Force, flat-mount disc

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM Force 1 hydraulic disc w/ ICJ

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM Force 1, long cage

CASSETTE

SRAM XG 1150, 11-speed, 10-42t

CRANKSET

Praxis Zayante carbon 1X

CHAINRINGS

40T

BOTTOM BRACKET

Praxis, PF30

CHAIN

KMC X11 EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

WHEELS & TIRES

FRONT WHEEL

Roval C38 Disc

REAR WHEEL

Roval C38 Disc

REAR HUB

LU HAI RVT50L-K5-B17-AN2-N4-F1,TUBELESS VALVE STEM FOR WC007.

FRONT TIRE

Sawtooth 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm

REAR TIRE

Sawtooth 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm

INNER TUBES

Presta valve, 48mm

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors

* 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 Length165mm170mm170mm172.5mm
Handlebar Width380mm400mm400mm420mm
Stem Length80mm90mm90mm100mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm155mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm
Stack569mm574mm592mm613mm
Reach360mm367mm373mm379mm
Head Tube Length90mm95mm108mm128mm
Head Tube Angle70.8°71°71.9°72.5°
BB Height265mm265mm265mm265mm
BB Drop85mm85mm85mm85mm
Trail64mm62mm62mm58mm
Fork Length, Full390mm390mm390mm390mm
Fork Rake/Offset55mm55mm50mm50mm
Front Center593mm599mm597mm604mm
Chainstay Length419mm419mm421mm421mm
Wheelbase997mm1004mm1004mm1011mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal524mm532mm549mm561mm
Bike Standover Height704mm726mm752mm776mm
Seat Tube Length405mm440mm473mm500mm
Seat Tube Angle74°74°73.5°73.5°
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

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Stylish and top performance

I was skeptical at first how a gravel bike would ride compared to my trail bike... and now I have a hard time choosing which to take out! The diverge is insanely fun - I'll ride it on the road, gravel, and on single track. It has been awesome to push myself and learn to ride this bike on the techy stuff too. If only the Mixtape edition had a rewind button so I could keep riding when the sun goes down :) The details and work that Specialized put into this bike is second to none.


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