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2023 Diverge Sport Carbon

5

4 Reviews

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

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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

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM Apex hydraulic

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 11-speed

Cassette

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

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

Crankset

SRAM Apex 1x

Chainrings

40T

Bottom Bracket

Sram GXP

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

Cockpit

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Tape

Roubaix S-Wrap

Stem

Future Stem, Comp

Handlebars

Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

SeatPost

Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm

Accessories

Pedals

PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED

Product Details

Product ID

217055

Weight

Weight

9.94kg (21 lb, 14.6 oz)

Weight Size

56

* 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 Length165mm165mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width380mm380mm400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm440mm
Stem Length60mm60mm70mm80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
Wheelbase1016mm1019mm1026mm1032mm1042mm1059mm1076mm1088mm
BB Drop80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm80mm
Fork Rake/Offset55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm55mm
Trail72mm69mm66mm61mm57mm57mm57mm54mm
Seat Tube Length590mm363mm390mm430mm470mm500mm530mm560mm
Seat Tube Angle74.5°74°73.75°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73°
Chainstay Length425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm
Front Center604mm614mm607mm620mm630mm647mm664mm675mm
BB Height270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm270mm
Head Tube Length99mm99mm104mm116mm133mm159mm185mm209mm
Stack568mm571mm577mm592mm610mm634mm659mm684mm
Reach357mm365mm374mm383mm392mm401mm410mm419mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal515mm529mm542mm558mm573mm589mm605mm628mm
Bike Standover Height683mm700mm725mm754mm779mm805mm832mm859mm
Head Tube Angle71.75°72.25°69.5°70°70.5°71.25°71.75°71.75°
Fork Length, Full390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

5

4 Reviews

 

First Gravel Bike & fantastic!

Great performance and look. Very agile so super easy to transition from road to gravel in an instant. Great companion on shorter and longer trips. OEM tires are surprisingly good on both road and more challenging surfaces. The inclusion of the handlebar suspension is a welcome gift. So nothing negative to say really (except that you don't want to leave this bike unattended in urban areas), as it's confortable, great looking and highly capable. I have to say, I was truly impressed when transitioning from road to gravel riding at more than 30 km/h and the bike didn't budge for a second - even as a gravel beginner. So all in all, if your looking for a fantastic bike without truly breaking the bank this is it.


Name:
Seb

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Amazing

Not much to say other than this is the ultimate bike. I got hybrid pedals so I can clip or ride casual. Really fast and fantastic on the road or gravel.


Name:
JoshE

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First gravel Bike

Had a blast trying the gravel bike for the first time, I was pleasenty surprised how smooth the ride went, went over road and gravel terrain and the bike responded so well in the uneven terrain and was fast on the pavement road. I still own a road bike, I believe that the gravel bike will make me a stronger rider not to mention the fun that comes while off-roading.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
vm

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Love my new ride!

SO happy with this purchase! It's my first gravel bike, after transitioning from a road bike and is so much fun to ride - very comfortable and I love that it feels stable and fast on all kinds of surfaces and terrain (I ride on a lot of dirt roads and crushed gravel trails). I upgraded to a carbon wheelset with a tubeless setup. The morning mist color is beautiful, too. Thank you, Specialized!!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
MG

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