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Diverge Expert Carbon

MSRP: R 109,000.00

9 Reviews

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

Nothing is Faster than Diverge STR on Rough Terrain

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Suspend The Rider (STR) technology not only eats up impacts so your body doesn’t have to, but it also reduces rolling resistance to keep you rolling faster on rough terrain with up to a massive 11.3 watts of savings—all proven by the Sports University of Cologne.

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Product Details

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. SRAM's wireless Rival eTap AXS 12-speed groupset delivers quick, crisp shifting and Roval Terra Carbon wheels mated to Pathfinder Pro 42mm 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. Note: all carbon models will need an aftermarket seatpost clamp with rack mount to install a rear rack. (Part Number: S184700001).
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

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

Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm

Suspension

Fork

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

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

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Brakes

Rear Brake

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Front Brake

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle AXS

Shift Levers

SRAM RIVAL ETAP AXS

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Crankset

SRAM Rival 1 Wide

Chainrings

40T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 68

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel

Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Rear Wheel

Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Front Tire

Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

Rear Tire

Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

Inner Tubes

Presta valve, 48mm

Accessories

SWAT

Integrated SWAT door, internal storage system

Weight

9.52kg (20 lb, 15.8 oz)

Weight Size

* 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

	49	52	54	56	58	61	64
Crank Length	165mm	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	380mm	400mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm	440mm
Stem Length	60mm	70mm	80mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	110mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	330mm	330mm	380mm	380mm	380mm	380mm	380mm
Head Tube Angle	70°	70.5°	71.25°	71.75°	71.75°	71.75°	72.25°
BB Drop	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm
Chainstay Length	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm
Front Center	614mm	620mm	630mm	647mm	664mm	675mm	607mm
Fork Rake/Offset	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm
Bike Standover Height	700mm	725mm	754mm	779mm	805mm	832mm	859mm
Seat Tube Length	390mm	430mm	470mm	500mm	530mm	560mm	590mm
Seat Tube Angle	74°	73.75°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73°
BB Height	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm
Fork Length, Full	389mm	389mm	389mm	389mm	389mm	389mm	389mm
Reach	365mm	374mm	392mm	401mm	410mm	419mm	383mm
Head Tube Length	99mm	104mm	116mm	133mm	159mm	185mm	209mm
Stack	571mm	577mm	592mm	610mm	634mm	659mm	684mm
Wheelbase	1019mm	1026mm	1032mm	1042mm	1059mm	1076mm	1088mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	529mm	542mm	558mm	573mm	589mm	605mm	628mm
Trail	69mm	66mm	61mm	57mm	57mm	57mm	54mm

Manual Downloads

RIDING_WITH_FRAME_FIXED_CARGO_AND_THE_FUTURE_SHOCK_ADDENDUM.pdf

Future Shock Retrofit Compatibility - Chinese Simplified

Future Shock Front Suspension (2.0 damper/1.5 undamped) User Manual

Rider Reviews

9 Reviews

10/27/2024

"No Regerts!"

Love love love this bike. After years of favoring my mountain bike over my road bike primarily because of comfort, I decided to buy a gravel bike. What a great decision. The Diverge is super smooth, mechanically flawless, and a true pleasure to ride. The electronic shifting has completely won me over. I particularly enjoy the storage area in the down tube - it is just the right size and keeps the lines of the bike super-clean. I have ridden some light single track on the Diverge and it is a lot of fun. The stem-based suspension is great for taking out some of the bumps. All in all, I could not be happier with my purchase.

Name:: John B.

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07/09/2024

The diverge over checkpoint hands down IMO

Just made the purchase on this one. I tested a checkpoint and was about to purchase it. Thought I would go to my other local bike shop and test out a diverge. I am so glad I did! This has a more upright feel than the checkpoint or crux. If you’re looking for a great feeling ride this is the right setup in my opinion.

Name:: Mike

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06/20/2024

Love this bike

I had been riding a Trek Domane with gravel wheels but switching to a full gravel bike has been a great experience. The ASX electronic shifting is amazing, the wheels are tires a light and fast, the riding position is very comfortable. For the price, I feel like this bike is an amazing value.

Name:: Eric

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11/12/2023

Ein Top-Bike

Hatte und habe einige Räder in den letzten 25 Jahren. Das Diverge Expert ist für mich perfekt, habe es seit einem Jahr. Das Bike passt von der Geometrie optimal und läuft traumhaft. Habe mit dem Bike einige mehrtägige Bikebacking-Touren gemacht. das Bike ist für diesen Zweck optimal geeignet. Aber auch für die Gravelrunde hier im Südwesten macht es fun. Ich kann das Bike nur empfehlen.

Name:: Rüdiger

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10/21/2023

Super happy with it so far (~500 miles in)

It's basically replaced both my road bike and my mountain bike...I've gone on long road rides with it, taken it on several gravel rides, and tried out bikepacking with it. The Future Shock does a surprising amount for comfort on bumpy descents without feeling like it's power robbing like a conventional fork when climbing (plus you can lock it out if you want, though I usually don't bother.) The component spec seems worth the upgrade over the Comp Carbon, particularly the wheels. I was a bit worried about the 1x spec as I'm not the strongest climber, but I've not really had any issues even with steep grades. The range is quite good. Only issue I've had is that the rear derailleur hangar seems to get tweaked easily.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Vikram

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10/12/2023

~1000mi in, no ragrets

I came from a 2020 Roubaix so it's not a *massive* upgrade over the previous bike, but there's a lot here to love - the Roval wheels seem pretty bombproof so far, and come fully ready to set up tubeless with the Pathfinder tires. I did the tubeless setup myself with very little hassle; I used a compressor because I have one, but it was similar in difficulty to setting up a modern MTB tubeless (so, not very hard). The drivetrain is pretty stellar - the steps in shifting are larger than a 2x11, but that's the tradeoff for 1x. If you're coming from Di2, prepare to charge more frequently, but I very much prefer the tiny derailleur-mounted battery over the internal Shimano setup. Plus, it's wireless out of the box! I've mostly ridden roads, and I've not noticed any downside vs. the Roubaix - if anything, I've gotten faster! SWAT storage and all the mounting points really round out a package that could easily be part of a 2-bike do-it-all stable.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Chris

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09/12/2023

Das Rad 🚲 macht Spaß

Mit dem Rad bin ich in Bestzeit im Biergarten. Es ist sehr komfortabel in der Geometrie und sehr praktisch im Alltag mit der 12 Gang Schaltung.

Name:: Drahtesel

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06/23/2023

Traum Bike

Fahre jetzt seit 30 Jahren etwa 6000 km / Jahr. Nach meinem ersten Jahr kann ich nur sagen „das beste Bike das ich je gefahren bin“. Unbedingt empfehlenswert.

Name:: Michael

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06/08/2023

Only 100 miles so far

Only 100 miles so far but loving every second of it and can’t wait to ride more. The full carbon frame, carbon wheelset, electronic shifting, SWAT storage amongst others make this a freaking spaceship compared to my last gravel bike. Bottom line, all pros no cons.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Guest G.

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