Diverge Sport Carbon

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2021 Diverge Sport Carbon

7 Reviews

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

The New Diverge x Peter Sagan

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 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 Shimano GRX 600 2x11 mechanical 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.
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

DRIVETRAIN

Shift Levers

Shimano GRX-600 hydraulic brake levers, mechanical shifting

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34t

Crankset

Shimano GRX RX600

Bottom Bracket

Shimano 68mm threaded

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

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 inner width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

Front Tire

Pathfinder Sport, 700x38mm

Rear Tire

Pathfinder Sport, 700x38mm

Inner Tubes

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

FRAMESET

Frame

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

Seat Binder

Alloy, 30.8mm

Suspension

Fork

Future Shock 1.5 w/Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

BRAKES

Rear Brake

Shimano GRX 400

Front Brake

Shimano GRX 400

* 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

	44	49	52	54	56	58	61	64
Crank Length	165mm	165mm	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	380mm	380mm	400mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm	440mm
Stem Length	60mm	60mm	70mm	80mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	110mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	155mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm
Stack	568mm	571mm	577mm	592mm	610mm	634mm	659mm	684mm
Reach	357mm	365mm	374mm	383mm	392mm	401mm	410mm	419mm
Head Tube Length	99mm	99mm	104mm	116mm	133mm	159mm	185mm	209mm
Head Tube Angle	69.5°	70°	70.5°	71.25°	71.75°	71.75°	71.75°	72.25°
BB Height	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm	270mm
BB Drop	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm	80mm
Trail	72mm	69mm	66mm	61mm	57mm	57mm	57mm	54mm
Fork Length, Full	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm
Fork Rake/Offset	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm	55mm
Front Center	604mm	607mm	614mm	620mm	630mm	647mm	664mm	675mm
Chainstay Length	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm
Wheelbase	1016mm	1019mm	1026mm	1032mm	1042mm	1059mm	1076mm	1088mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	515mm	529mm	542mm	558mm	573mm	589mm	605mm	628mm
Bike Standover Height	683mm	700mm	725mm	754mm	779mm	805mm	832mm	859mm
Seat Tube Length	363mm	390mm	430mm	470mm	500mm	530mm	560mm	590mm
Seat Tube Angle	74.5°	74°	73.75°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73°

Manual Downloads

Future Shock Retrofit Compatibility - Swedish

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Rider Reviews

7 Reviews

06/07/2022

Amazing, Incredible Bike

After much research, I bought this bike and LOVE it. After 600 miles, I still have no complaints. The ride is so smooth. I was in no way compensated for this review.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: John

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07/17/2021

I love this bike

This is the most comfortable bike I've ever owned. I've put 1500+ miles on this since April 2021 on single, double track, and paved roads. It is very responsive and a joy to ride.

Name:: Dave

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04/09/2021

My favorite bike

Great gravel rider. Improved from previous Diverge for non-scs wheels and tire clearance. Approve.

Name:: Crm

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03/19/2021

Great do-everything bike

The geometry, the GRX components, and versatility of this bike is just what I was looking for. I've put 500 miles on the bike in a little over 6 weeks and it has been a dream ride. I was initially skeptical about the futureshock, but after riding a Roubaix for a week, I grew to like the extra cushioning, esp. since my wrists and hands are prone to numbness or discomfort on long rides. The GRX brakes are amazing, and the whole system is more versatile than a 1X for the combination road, gravel or singletrack riding I do. I swap to a lighter wheelset with lighter tires (ROVAL wheels with 700X32 roubaix) for road rides and keep up with the group rides just fine. Could be lighter? Otherwise, suits me perfectly.

Name:: Johnny R.

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12/15/2020

Finally a bike that can do everything and can take anything!

I had a 2019 Diverge comp E5 and really loved the futureshock. I upgraded to the 2021 Diverge Sport Carbon and this is an absolute beauty for the finish and a beast on the road or gravel. Really love the clutch on the RD which prevents the chain slap. The GRX groupset is amazing. Super wide range of gears. The hyd disc brake is amazing. I have a Tektro hyd disc brake on a Giant MTB and the one on this bike is fantastic. Super responsive and reliable braking. Love the carbon chain stay protector. Overall amazing bike and worth every penny.

Name:: Grogu

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09/23/2020

Absolutely love my Diverge Sport Carbon!

I have put around 200 miles on it so far and have loved every second of them. Whether it's road, gravel, or single track it has performed flawlessly and comfortably. I love this bike!

Name:: Ben H.

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08/01/2020

2021 specialized diverg sport carbon

Being a 65 year old biker, Road mountain triathlete (ex) with a superior weight condition (245 pounds) with eyesight that makes me dangerous on technical downhill I have found my new heaven on a bike. Downhill cruising, I am marginally slower than when on my fancy tri bike with expensive enve wheels. The difference being that I am so much more confident especially with the disc brakes. No more dodging the various things that could cause a flat or broken wheel or fall. I have ridden about 150 miles over that past few weeks on roads, bike paths and gravel roads. I have also taken a chance and tackled some well known Singletracks. Meadows in Aliso woods. That was a bit exhausting because I did not know the limits of the bike. On my mtb I would fly down this trail but I took three times longer. The bikes geometry and brakes saved me from a few novice spills tho. I slid down the steep sections which I believe would be solve with with more tread, All round, I love everything about the bike but will be putting a more comfy seat on.

Name:: Markcluttey

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