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2018 Men's Diverge E5

4.5

4 Reviews

The Diverge E5 is equipped with everything you need to head to work, take the long…

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The Diverge E5 is equipped with everything you need to head to work, take the long way home, and hit some fire roads on the weekend.

With a completely redesigned frame, the new 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 700x38mm tires with plenty of room for mud, too. 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 an E5 Premium Aluminum frame that's plenty light, certainly stiff for hard efforts, and undeniable durable.

Next up, we moved away from a traditional 'cross geometry, instead opting for something that hasn't been seen before—Open Road Geometry. We know what you're thinking, "it's just another marketing term," but for the Diverge, we truly did develop an entirely new geometry. With a touch less hyperbole, 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, 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 this Diverge off with three water bottle mounts, plus mounts for racks and fenders, so it's equally adept at long trips as it is to short rides to the local brewery. The Diverge E5 Elite frame is topped off with Shimano Claris shifting, hassle-free mechanical disc brakes, and ultra-strong Axis Sport Disc wheels that are cased in fast-rolling Espoir Sport tires.

  • Our Premium E5 aluminum frameset features our comfortable, yet confidence-inspiring, Open Road Geometry. Front & rear thru-axles are also included, making this Diverge the ultimate tool for your next adventure.
  • The lightweight FACT carbon fork is plenty stiff, aiding in handling, rigidity, and an overall light weight.
  • The Shimano RS200, with 46/34T gearing, provides precise shifts between rings, and makes it easier to spin up those leg-burning climbs.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Open Road Geometry, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

COCKPIT

SADDLE

Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

SEAT BINDER

Alloy rack mount seat collar, 31.8mm

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

STEM

Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

TAPE

Specialized S-Wrap

WHEELS & TIRES

FRONT WHEEL

Axis Sport Disc

REAR WHEEL

Axis Sport Disc

FRONT TIRE

Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm

REAR TIRE

Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm

INNER TUBES

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

SUSPENSION

FORK

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

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Claris, braze-on

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Claris, long cage, 8-speed

CASSETTE

Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t

CRANKSET

Shimano RS200

CHAINRINGS

46/34T

BOTTOM BRACKET

Threaded

CHAIN

KMC X8, 8-speed w/ Missing Link™

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro Mira, flat mount, mechanical disc

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Mira, flat mount, mechanical disc

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls 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 Length170mm170mm170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width400mm420mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length70mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Saddle Width143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
Stack554mm560mm577mm598mm624mm647mm
Reach365mm372mm378mm384mm390mm397mm
Head Tube Length125mm130mm143mm163mm190mm213mm
Head Tube Angle70.8°71°71.9°72.5°72.5°72.8°
BB Height265mm265mm265mm265mm265mm265mm
BB Drop85mm85mm85mm85mm85mm85mm
Trail56mm58mm58mm62mm62mm64mm
Fork Length, Full390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm
Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm50mm55mm55mm
Front Center593mm598mm600mm604mm618mm629mm
Chainstay Length422mm422mm424mm424mm424mm424mm
Wheelbase1000mm1007mm1007mm1014mm1028mm1039mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal524mm532mm549mm561mm575mm589mm
Bike Standover Height712mm734mm761mm783mm810mm837mm
Seat Tube Length405mm440mm473mm500mm525mm555mm
Seat Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°74°74°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

4.5

4 Reviews

 

So far, so good

I'm happy i got this bike. It's an eye candy but i must say.. it's a bit heavy but of course this is the entry level model and the claris groupset was making some weird noises so i replaced it with my good old tiagra and it's a lot better now. So far my commutes to work are very smooth, can't wait to try it on a gravel road to really feel it's function.


Name:
Nashville

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spectacular bike for the price!!!!

My wife surprised me with it for an anniversary gift about three weeks ago, and ive been riding it every day ever since for an average of 7-10 miles during the week and 15 mile trips on saturdays and sundays! the bike shifts smooth and efficiently. its easy to carry when cyclocross training and car topping. Love this bike enough said!!!!


Name:
Dusty L.

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Pretty to look at, functionally sub-standard

I bought this bike as my first foray into commuting to work over undulating terrain. Since the day I bought it, the gears lock up repeatedly despite three visits to the mechanics. Buying mudguards/fenders/pannier attachments are equally difficult as apparently, you need a special seatpost mount which wasn't supplied with my purchase. Aesthetically, it is a beauty. Stands out from the crowd and well-built. Practically, not reliable and I'd look elsewhere for a sub-£1000 bike.


Name:
Bald N.

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Great Bike

I've been testing several different models before settling on the Diverge. I tried the Jamis Renegade, Trek Crossrip, and the Diverge. I am not knocking any of the other bikes, but for me the Diverge just felt so much better and handled great compared to the other models. I did more than the simple parking lot test too, I rented the demo version of the above bikes and did about 8 miles to come to this conclusion. All I can say is the Diverge's geometry is spot on and you can tell the effort that went into designing the bike. I have two lower disc issues in my back as well as a cervical neck fusion which has always been a concern when riding. With the Diverge, I am left feeling great when I get off the bike. That is a huge deal for me! I can't say enough good about the bike and would recommend it to anyone, hands down. I use it on the road, packed gravel, and looser gravel/dirt trails and haven't found anything it doesn't do well in. My only recommendation is to make sure you go ahead and swap out the tires for something with a little more tread and wider if you don't want it to be squirrelly on looser ground when you're riding. That, and make sure to get a properly fitted saddle. If you do that you can't go wrong and you'll be loving the bike for years.


Name:
Zooboy

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