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2018 Men's Diverge E5 Elite

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5 Reviews

We're adamant believers that you needn't have an elitist's budget to feel like one.…

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We're adamant believers that you needn't have an elitist's budget to feel like one. Need proof? Take a look at the Diverge E5 Elite.

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.

To add to its multi-faceted talents, we topped the new Diverge off with three water bottle mounts, and mounts for racks and fenders,-so while it's one of the most fun bikes you'll ever shred fire roads on, it's equally adept at bike packing, commuting, or even a spin to your local brewery. The frame, meanwhile, is topped off with a Shimano Tiagra groupset, mechanical-disc brakes, and an Axis Sport wheelset.

  • Our Premium E5 aluminum frameset features our comfortable, yet confidence-inspiring, Open Road Geometry. Front & rear thru-axles are also included, making this Diverge the ultimate tool for your next adventure.
  • The lightweight FACT carbon fork is plenty stiff, aiding in handling, rigidity, and an overall light weight.
  • Featuring a reflective sidewall, two-layers of our BlackBelt flat protection, and a durable compound, the Espoir Sport tire is an appropriate addition to the Diverge's adventure-ready heritage.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Open Road Geometry, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

SUSPENSION

FORK

Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle

COCKPIT

SADDLE

Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp

SEAT BINDER

Alloy rack mount seat collar, 31.8mm

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

STEM

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

TAPE

Specialized S-Wrap

WHEELS & TIRES

FRONT WHEEL

Axis Sport Disc

REAR WHEEL

Axis Sport Disc

FRONT TIRE

Espoir Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm

REAR TIRE

Espoir Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm

INNER TUBES

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

BOTTOM BRACKET

Included w/ crankset

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Tiagra

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Tiagra, braze-on

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Tiagra, long cage, 10-speed

CASSETTE

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-32t

CRANKSET

Praxis Alba 2D

CHAINRINGS

48/32T

CHAIN

KMC X10, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

* 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 Length170mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width400mm420mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length70mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Saddle Width143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
Stack554mm560mm577mm598mm624mm647mm
Reach365mm372mm378mm384mm390mm397mm
Head Tube Length125mm130mm143mm163mm190mm213mm
Head Tube Angle70.8°71°71.9°72.5°72.5°72.8°
BB Height265mm265mm265mm265mm265mm265mm
BB Drop85mm85mm85mm85mm85mm85mm
Trail56mm58mm58mm62mm62mm64mm
Fork Length, Full390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm390mm
Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm50mm55mm55mm
Front Center593mm598mm600mm604mm618mm629mm
Chainstay Length422mm422mm424mm424mm424mm424mm
Wheelbase1000mm1007mm1007mm1014mm1028mm1039mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal524mm532mm549mm561mm575mm589mm
Bike Standover Height712mm734mm761mm783mm810mm837mm
Seat Tube Length405mm440mm473mm500mm525mm555mm
Seat Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°74°74°
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

5

5 Reviews

 

Lived on. Tested and True.

Purchased this bike Stock and Brand New in April of 2019. "Braego" and I, yes I even named this bike, have ridin' for 1000s of km's since. I have since upgraded it's groupset and have alternate wheelset to it's original; 700x38 and 650bx47, but stock this bike went for 4 years strong and the parts still work wonderfully. This bike has done everything; bike-packing multiple day trips, endless single track, gravel, city couriering and keeps on going. Diverge 4 Life.


Name:
Jones

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Amazing Bike

Recently purchased a Diverge E5 Elite, 58cm to broaden my experience and riding options as my ""roadie"" friends start to transition to the gravel riding scene. First thing of note, even though Specialized states this bike will fit up to 38 mm tires, that is in fact not 100% accurate. The Tiagra front derailleur large chain ring limit will interfere with any rear tire that exceeds 35 mm. The front on the other hand will fit 37/38 mm no problem. Understand, if you want to go bigger in the rear, your more than likely looking to swap out the Tiagra front derailleur for something that has a shorter throw, like maybe a centos microshift, or even maybe a paired up Shimano 105. That being said, don't shy away from this bike due to the tire size. Some might recommend you run a 38 mm in the front and a 35 mm in the rear, which is proven tire combo. My current set-up is married all around with 35 mm Schwalbe G1, and there VERY few instances where I felt a larger rear tire would of helped the situation. Our typical gravel rides, are more characteristic of single track mountain bike trails or gnarly, washed out fire roads, and this bike with the 35's handles them with ease. Overall I am very impressed with this bike, and am happy I made the purchase.


Name:
Venom

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Superb Entry Level Road Bike

I got this bike because my old commuter bike was slowing me down out on the road: it was heavy and sluggish, especially up hills or into the wind. By comparison, the Diverge E5 Elite is fast, nimble and smooth. It's great on hills and the gear changes are sometimes so smooth that I barely notice them. The satin orange finish turns heads as well - this bike gets noticed! Basically, there's a lot of ""bang for your buck"" in this bike and I highly recommend it for those looking to get started with longer road rides.


Name:
Chaosboy

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Great road bike and commuter.

I ride in Florida so I bought the Specialized brand fenders, put a rack and panniers on it and it makes a great commuter. Fast, comfortable and I stay dry in monsoon season.


Name:
Oz

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the ultimate steed for the weekend warrior

This bike is stable and versatile. So far I have set numerous PRs on my local Strave road segments, recovered from spinning out while climbing some slippy climbs, survived potholes at speed, and ridden singletrack trails with some 40mm WTB Nano tires (they fit, but just barely). The geometry gives me confidence on every type of terrain and lets me focus on what's ahead and telling my legs to shut up. The bike is stable but still feels responsive. Admittedly low speed handling is not a strength since tight turns on rougher terrain are difficult and there's a lot of toe overlap with the front wheel when the cranks are parallel to the ground. Those are small concessions on a great feeling bike. One other point that I must call out is that the Espoir 30mm tires that come on this bike are fantastic feeling fast on the road and thriving on gravel and rough fire roads.


Name:
Adam

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