Men's Diverge Comp E5 | Specialized.com

Men's Diverge Comp E5

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

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

Our Premium E5 aluminum frameset features our comfortable, but confidence-inspiring Open Road Geometry, Future Shock Progressive 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.

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

2018 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Diverge User Manual

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)

Specialized Limited Warranty Policy for Bicycles

Technical Specifications

DRIVETRAIN

CHAIN	KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
CRANKSET	Praxis Alba 2D
SHIFT LEVERS	Shimano 105
FRONT DERAILLEUR	Shimano 105 Ez, braze-on
CASSETTE	Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t
CHAINRINGS	48/32T
REAR DERAILLEUR	Shimano 105, 11-speed

SUSPENSION

FORK	Diverge disc, FACT carbon fiber, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle

COCKPIT

SADDLE	Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm
SEAT BINDER	Alloy rack mount seat collar, 31.8mm
TAPE	Specialized S-Wrap
SEATPOST	Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm
HANDLEBARS	Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
STEM	Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

WHEELS & TIRES

REAR WHEEL	Axis Elite Disc
INNER TUBES	700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve
FRONT TIRE	Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm
REAR TIRE	Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm
FRONT WHEEL	Axis Elite Disc

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE	Tektro Spyre, flat mount, mechanical disc
REAR BRAKE	Tektro Spyre, flat mount, mechanical disc

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock Progressive suspension, 20mm of travel, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

* Specifications are subject to change without notice

Geometry

Diverge - Geometry

48 52 54 56 58 61 64

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