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Diverge Sport Carbon

4.9

27 Reviews

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

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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 1.5 and all-new gravel geometry, to 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

Gravel riding may be a ‘new’ sport, but our Diverge Sport Carbon has been developed thanks to over four decades of experience. It’s got our Future Shock 1.5 and a FACT 8r carbon frame for a fast, confident and comfortable ride on road, in the dirt, and over thick gravel. With gravel-inspired SRAM Apex 1 1x11 shifting and DT Swiss G540 wheels the Diverge Sport’s as capable as it is versatile. With Kanza winning Pathfinder Pro 38mm tires, the same rubber we spec on the S-Works Diverge, you’re ready to ride as fast and as far as you want.

  • 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.
  • Speed, control and confidence - Future Shock 1.5 is ideal technology for the gravel rider. 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.
  • 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.

Technical Specifications

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Frameset

Frame

Specialized Diverge FACT 8r carbon, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm

Suspension

Fork

Future Shock 1.5 w/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 Sport, steel rails

Stem

Future Stem, Comp

Tape

Roubaix S-Wrap

SeatPost

Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm

Brakes

Rear Brake

SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor

Front Brake

SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM Apex, hydraulic

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-speed, alloy spider, 11-42t

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 11-speed

Crankset

SRAM Apex 1x

Chainrings

40T

Bottom Bracket

Sram GXP

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

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 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

Front Tire

Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

Rear Tire

Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

Inner Tubes

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

* 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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4449525456586164
Stack568mm571mm577mm592mm610mm634mm659mm684mm
Reach357mm365mm374mm383mm392mm401mm410mm419mm
Head Tube Length99mm99mm104mm116mm133mm159mm185mm209mm
Head Tube Angle69.5°70°70.5°71.25°71.75°71.75°71.75°72.25°
BB Height270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm
BB Drop80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm
Trail72mm69mm66mm61mm57mm57mm57mm54mm
Fork Length, Full390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm
Fork Rake/Offset55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm
Front Center604mm607mm614mm620mm630mm647mm664mm675mm
Chainstay Length425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm
Wheelbase1016mm1019mm1026mm1032mm1042mm1059mm1076mm1088mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal515mm529mm542mm558mm573mm589mm605mm628mm
Bike Standover Height683mm700mm725mm754mm779mm805mm832mm859mm
Seat Tube Length363mm390mm430mm470mm500mm530mm560mm590mm
Seat Tube Angle74.5°74°73.75°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73°
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

4.9

27 Reviews

 

Fabulous Bike

This bike is as fast as my road bike but with additional versatility and extra stability due to the wider tires. The 'future shock' is amazing and helps when you hit potholes, which seem to be a regular occurrence on our city roads. I highly recommend this bike.


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Kathy

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So Far, So Good!!

I love this bike! I wanted a gravel bike because a lot of the roads in my community are pretty rough. Pot holes and debris are a common thing for me so I thought why not. I also wanted to be able to experience other terrains not well suited for a classic road bike. The frame is super light weight so even though the tires and wheels on this thing are pretty robust, I really didn't notice a huge difference between it and the Roubaix I have at home. The future shock is a really great feature and I am glad to have it for rough terrain. I'm not a bike connoisseur by any means but this was a great choice for my first gravel bike!!

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Patricia R.

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I like the overall frame

I like the overall frame design and the setup of the bike it’s light weight carbon frame is great ( like riding a road bike but with large width tires) to give you the smooth ride feel you look for on a gravel bike 🤙🚴

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Michael D.

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Great bike, no regrets!

Such a great bike, great tyres, great fit, everything! True to size, I got the 56 at 5’10”, which fell into 2 sizes but really really happy with the sizing. So comfortable, it’s like a road bike on yummy thick carpet but when the dirt comes along, glides like an mtb. Not for the proper rough but gravel is a piece of cake. Future shock 1.5 is brilliant, after I fitted the medium spring, which was easy enough to do. All in all, very happy

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James L.

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Best Gravel Bike ever

Tested a few gravel bikes but this one outstands from the first stroke. The future shock is super comfortable and you don't even realize how much it works until you ride another bike. Geometry and frame are really good - racing or long distance rides - I have own this bike for a year and I am super happy with it. Highly recommended.

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Antoni M.

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sports carbon diveauge

First time gravel riding mtn biking road riding over 60 years this bike is the best in my opinion hope to upgrade at my age i need all the gears

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Johine W.

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Love at first ride

Couldn’t be more impressed by the overall quality, look, and performance of this bike. Totally hooked!

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Christian

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Great Bike

Great Bike


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Attacker U.

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Easily a great bike for

Easily a great bike for someone who does not want to spend loads but still wants carbon & Future Shock. If you can sacrifice SWAT for Future Shock 1.5 (which can later be upgraded to 2.0) then this is the bike for you!

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Biagio S.

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Love it

First ride and I just love this bike, so well set up by the guys at Specialized UK, it's incredibly comfortable, I'm so happy with it.

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Colin

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Loving my new ride!

Loving my new ride!

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Delinda H.

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They bike and its components

They bike and its components are high quality products. I ordered the bike and had it shipped to a local bike shop and they assembled and prepare the bike for us. My wife loves the bike, and now I’ve been shopping for one myself. Their shipping was quick and easy and they updated me along the way. Very much would recommend.

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Guest G.

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Wish it were better made than it is

I’d love to write a better review, but there’s a rattle in the bottom bracket from one of the internal cables. Really annoying! On the down tube there’s a cheap piece of rubber that within 50 miles came loose. Small things but for $3500 I’d expect a lot better from specialized. Hoped I’d like the SRAM gears better than I do. I’d go with Shimano GRX next time.

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Steve

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Awesome bike. Light and responsive

Awesome bike. Light and responsive with smooth shifting. Wasn't sure how I was going to like the future shock but have found it to be very affective. Enjoyable on gravel and tarmac. Been riding S-Works for 14-years and Specialized does not disappoint. Get this bike!

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The Diverge Sport Carbon was

The Diverge Sport Carbon was worth waiting for. It's very comfortable during the long (~40 miles) rides I've done yet quite responsive to steering input and power bursts. It's a hoot on the many gravel routes where I live in eastern Kansas and I'm looking forward to putting a rack and packs on it for backpacking.


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Great Bike!!

The bike, itself, is beutifull! It is very confortable, Works very well. It is worth the price.

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Alejandro

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I love this bike! It

I love this bike! It rides beautifully—smooth, shifting is easy, acceleration is great, and it fits me perfectly! A real pleasure to ride!

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Yes!

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Guest G.

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Future shock comes w/o spring

Future shock comes w/o spring installed (didn't know), headset needed adjustment, and saddle was replaced after one ride. Paint is beautiful and gets complements everywhere. Ordered mine direct from specialized.com shipped to my home. Handling is very stable and frame has a nice blend of stiffness and flex.


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So happy with this purchase.

So happy with this purchase. I researched gravel bikes, test rode the Trek Checkpoint, Giant, and this bike is superior to the rest. Geometry is very comfortable, yet it can be driven like a road bike. Very and fast and light, due to carbon frame. So easy to carry up stairs, over obstacles. I chose this model to save $700 off the comp carbon: tires, wheels and carbon frame are excellent. Only benefit to Comp Carbon is the FutureShock 2.0 vs. 1.5 on Sport Carbon. FutureShock 1.5 is excellent, absorbing bumps and smoothing out the ride for your wrists and forearms. 2.0 is a little better because you can adjust dampening. FutureShock is essential to a good gravel ride. My only upgrade thought is to get a FS2.0 fork next year. Also, I've rode on gravel, asphalt, gnarly grass/dirt with small roots - it handles it all feeling light, quick and stable.

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Mark G.

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Great bike! Light fact 8

Great bike! Light fact 8 carbon, sweet low resistance pathfinder tires, and a decent group set. I will see if the single front chainring is acceptable for the high mountains and steep terrain I ride. A great starter gravel bike for me to test the waters. Added Cush core for the tires and so far a sweet ride. Oh and a tasty mint chocolate chip paint job! RT/Telluride Colorado

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In love with this bike

I cannot say enough good things about this bike! Between how it performs on gravel, B road and concrete and absolutley comes alive on single-track I would by it again and again!

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Clint B.

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Absolutely in love with this

Absolutely in love with this bike. I'm 6'7" and fit perfectly on the 64cm.

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Excellent bike, lightweight, responsive, and

Excellent bike, lightweight, responsive, and most of all fun!

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Bike is great - ready

Bike is great - ready to ride in 10 min

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This bike is my dream.

This bike is my dream.

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This is everything I wanted

This is everything I wanted in a gravel bike. Everything. End of story.

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Excellent Bike

I got the Diverge to replace my Surly Straggler, I have not regretted the choice yet. The Diverge is stable, feels fast and great on the climbs. I was concerned about the Apex 1 group but it has been spot on, the wheels set up tubeless with minimal effort. I wish the hubs were DT-Swiss instead of Formula but for the price point it is expected. Stock bar tape had to go, and selecting the correct spring to install(does not have one installed from factory) in the future shock made all the difference. I was a little skeptical of the future shock but am now a believer, I do not feel it rocking when climbing but on the rough descents it dampens a lot of the road chatter. The tires are great they roll great on tarmac and grip well in gravel/dirt.

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Steve B.

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