This frames geometry is awesome for balanced comfort,agility, and speed! I ordered this cheapest model thru LBS. I then stripped off everything except brakes. I built up frame and fork w/ all Force 1 components, Easton carbon bars, seatpost and stem. I had Prowheelbuilder lace up Velocity Ailerons and Dt Swiss 350 hubs. I love my alloy Red Rocket!! It's cheaper to buy the lowest priced complete than Specialized Diverge framesets!!

I have put put almost 1300 miles on this bike and it is a keeper. I use it for commuting and for long rides. The saddle it comes with is garbage and was promptly replaced with a high quality specialized saddle. I also have had the chain pop off a couple times, but I put it back on without issue. My bottom bracket also was creaking and was taken apart by my LBS and greased. I have not had any problems since. This is why it only got 4 stars. With all that aside, it is light, tough, fast, quiet, and smooth. I do not baby my bikes and it has held up pretty well.

I ride this back weekly and it does everything I want it to do. Hills, trails, straight road, off road. Sure-fitted to just about any terrain you can throw at it. I love this bike!

I have the 2018 E5 sport Diverge and I absolutely love it. I feel stable and free to push it on the road or gravel but still fast and agile when I need to be. I recommend this bike to anyone on a budget looking for something they can do just about anything on.

I did not expect to love this bike so much. It just works so well especially for the entry level version of the Diverge family. All the componets have worked well and smooth. Handling is tight and nimble which makes tight curvy hardpacked trails a riot. Being a heavier rider and this bike as many miles as I have alrady put on it I am also enjoying upgrading it.

The test ride hooked me and I love this bike - light, fast, nimble, the steering is true and it feels like you're in the cockpit and an integral part of the bike. I use the 30mm tires, it's a great pavement ride and off-road more comfortable than I had hoped. Minor complaint: I wish the headseat could be raised- the sitting angle is a little hard on my 60+ y.o. back. I also miss an ultra low granny gear for very steep climbs, and there is no mounting ability for racks or fenders. But overall, it's a wonderful set of wheels.

What a machine, the E5 is an upgradable platform with so much potential. 6 months in and I cant be happier. Slightly heavy - amazingly strong. Send'er down any trail and rip the daily commute with no worries. Ships with fantastic wheels and tyres plus thu-axels at this pricepoint, game changer... Not to mention - MASIVE tire clearance, and the integrated fender system. Beast. Overall, great value for the price and an absolute rocket.

Smooth bike, perfect for road and off road conditions. Feels like im on a cadillac. Light weight but tough and solid as heck.