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We're adamant believers that you needn't have an elitist's budget to feel like one.…
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.
FRAME
Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Open Road Geometry, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
FORK
Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle
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
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
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™
FRONT BRAKE
Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc
REAR BRAKE
Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc
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.
48 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
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Crank Length | 170mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
Handlebar Width | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm |
Stem Length | 70mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
Saddle Width | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm |
Stack | 554mm | 560mm | 577mm | 598mm | 624mm | 647mm |
Reach | 365mm | 372mm | 378mm | 384mm | 390mm | 397mm |
Head Tube Length | 125mm | 130mm | 143mm | 163mm | 190mm | 213mm |
Head Tube Angle | 70.8° | 71° | 71.9° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.8° |
BB Height | 265mm | 265mm | 265mm | 265mm | 265mm | 265mm |
BB Drop | 85mm | 85mm | 85mm | 85mm | 85mm | 85mm |
Trail | 56mm | 58mm | 58mm | 62mm | 62mm | 64mm |
Fork Length, Full | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm | 390mm |
Fork Rake/Offset | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 55mm | 55mm |
Front Center | 593mm | 598mm | 600mm | 604mm | 618mm | 629mm |
Chainstay Length | 422mm | 422mm | 424mm | 424mm | 424mm | 424mm |
Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1007mm | 1007mm | 1014mm | 1028mm | 1039mm |
Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 524mm | 532mm | 549mm | 561mm | 575mm | 589mm |
Bike Standover Height | 712mm | 734mm | 761mm | 783mm | 810mm | 837mm |
Seat Tube Length | 405mm | 440mm | 473mm | 500mm | 525mm | 555mm |
Seat Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° | 74° |
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