2018 Men's Diverge Comp E5

4.8

8 Reviews

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Product Details

Made for exploring new roads, commuting to class, and everything in between, the Diverge Comp E5 redefines how many functions one bike can fulfil.

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 700x42mm 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 Aluminium 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-centimetre 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 a reliable Shimano 105 groupset, hassle-free mechanical-disc brakes from Tektro, and a durable pair of Axis Elite wheels.

Our Premium E5 aluminium frameset features our comfortable, but confidence-inspiring Open Road Geometry, Future Shock 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, rigidity, and an overall light weight.
With Shimano 105 taking the reins on shifting, you'll experience crisp shifts for many miles to come.

Geometry

	48	52	54	56	58	61	64
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	400mm	420mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm	440mm
Stem Length	70mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	110mm	110mm	120mm
Saddle Width	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm
Stack	569mm	574mm	592mm	613mm	639mm	662mm	678mm
Reach	360mm	367mm	373mm	379mm	385mm	392mm	401mm
Head Tube Length	108mm	128mm	155mm	178mm	194mm	90mm	95mm
Head Tube Angle	70.8°	71°	71.9°	72.5°	72.5°	72.8°	73°
BB Height	265mm	265mm	265mm	265mm	265mm	265mm	265mm
BB Drop	85mm	85mm	85mm	85mm	85mm	85mm	85mm
Trail	55mm	56mm	58mm	58mm	62mm	62mm	64mm
Fork Length, Full	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm
Fork Rake/Offset	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm	55mm	55mm
Front Center	593mm	597mm	599mm	604mm	618mm	629mm	641mm
Chainstay Length	419mm	419mm	421mm	421mm	421mm	421mm	423mm
Wheelbase	1004mm	1004mm	1011mm	1025mm	1036mm	1049mm	997mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	524mm	532mm	549mm	561mm	575mm	589mm	609mm
Bike Standover Height	704mm	726mm	752mm	776mm	801mm	815mm	846mm
Seat Tube Length	405mm	440mm	473mm	500mm	525mm	555mm	585mm
Seat Tube Angle	73°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	74°	74°

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Diverge User Manual

Specialized Limited Warranty Policy for Bicycles

2018 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)

For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.

Rider Reviews

4.8

8 Reviews

08/29/2018

Love this bike

I've been an avid rider since 1971. Over the years I've owned many bikes. Right now I have three bikes; An Italian brand carbon road bike, a Specialized Epic, and now this E5 Diverge in a size large. I switched out the tires to a handmade 35mm gravel tire, installed a longer stem, and installed the Specialized CG-R seat post and this rig fits like a dream and offers a very smooth ride. I wondered if the future shock would be bothersome on smooth asphalt when climbing a hill out of the saddle. The truth is, you don't even notice it. I never really notice it weather on gravel, pavement, or dirt. It just does its job in smoothing the ride. Point it down a steep gravel road and pedal with confidence. It goes where you want it to. It's absolutely amazing for the amount of money it costs. I love the Axis Elite wheels, and the Praxis cranks are stiff, shift great, and spin fast and smooth.They are quite impressive. The 48x32 chainring combo with the 11-34 cassette is also excellent. This bike is a blast! When I bought it, I also bought one for my wife, and she loves hers as well. They are miles of smiles no matter the road.

Name:: Ogar

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08/13/2018

Just pre-ordered the 2019

This is going to be a great bike with one caveat so far. With all the attention to detail with lowering the bottom bracket, slacking the head tube, and updating future shock...how does Specialized miss the opportunity to add the ability to purchase a SWAT box aftermarket and put it on this bike? It seems like a huge miss and a wasted opportunity to sell more Specialized products. Come on Specialized!!!

Name:: Dbent1856

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07/09/2018

Best bike I've ever owned

All around performance. Its great on the road and good in trail or gravel. If you're looking for an all around great cycle you will not be disappointed with this ride. I've used this commuting to work, paved and gravel trails I've even taken it out several times on not so crazy single track. There's nothing this bike can't do. Would recommend upgrading to a new wheelset if you plan on doing much trail riding.

Name:: Kevin

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05/07/2018

Oh yea

If you ride long and adventure stirs your soul this is the bike for you. I've had my Diverge out on back to back days of over 300km with terrain varying from chip seal to gravel and then smooth highway verge and it eats it all up while taking care of me along the way. I'm upgrading the wheel set to something custom with a dynamo hub and getting ready for more adventures with my new best friend.

Name:: Todd E.

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04/03/2018

Comfy road bike

This is a comfy road bike, low 20's on weight. Future shock works without bobbing or you noticing- does knock on some bumps but makes it very comfy no hand stings on potholes, good geometry like a mountain/road bike hybrid geo. Had some internal cable rattling- shop put rubber tubing over insides to help. put better tires on and speed increased quite a lot. Not a racer but very good endurance comfort cycling

Name:: Todd

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02/02/2018

E5 Comp...The Do-It-All bike

There's not a road or trail that I haven't been able to ride with this bike. It has completely replaced my road bike and has even ventured out in terrain I typically ride my hardtail on. The upright sitting position feels great. Paired with the Specialized Power saddle, endurance rides are much more comfortable than my road specific bike. I just ordered a set of 650b wheels and can't wait to take it out for more adventures.

Name:: Will

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01/31/2018

Perfect Allrounder

Commuting to work, long weekend adventure rides and backcountry bike packing trips are all handled with ease, I have never ridden a bike that is so compliant. Looking forward to getting a set of 650B wheels when funds allow and running some 40mm tires on local Kangaroo Valley single track.

Name:: Todd

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01/04/2018

E5 Comp is Fantastic

""Love"" is not a strong enough word; I use my E5 Comp for road riding, and for that task it performs exceptionally well. The bike is light, very responsive, stiff where you need it and forgiving when the road gets rough. The Future Shock makes a tremendous difference in reducing upper body fatigue. The 105 group set is virtually indestructible and smooth. For the money, the E5 Comp trim is the biggest bang for the buck. An all around phenomenal package. The only negative is that I'm seeing more wear and tear on the outer Praxis chainring (where I spend most of my time) after 600 miles than I expected, and I keep my drivetrain serviced, spotless, and lubricated.

Name:: Ecf

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Men's Diverge Comp E5

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