Women's Diverge E5 Elite

Made for exploring new roads, commuting to class, and everything in between, the Women's 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.

Adding to its multifaceted talents, we topped it off with three water bottle mounts, plus mounts for racks and fenders. For the spec, we wanted to make sure that it shifted crisply and braked smoothly mile after mile, so you'll find a reliable Shimano Tiagra groupset, hassle-free mechanical disc brakes, and an Axis Sport Disc wheelset that's been cased in our Espoir Sport Reflect tires. Every touchpoint of the bike is also tailored specifically for women, from the handlebar width to the crankarm length to the renowned Myth Sport saddle.

Technical Specifications

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

STEM

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

TAPE

Specialized S-Wrap

SADDLE

Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, 155mm, Thin, steel rails

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp

SEAT BINDER

Alloy rack mount seat collar, 31.8mm

HANDLEBARS

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

WHEELS & TIRES

INNER TUBES

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

FRONT WHEEL

Axis Sport Disc

REAR WHEEL

Axis Sport Disc

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect, 700x30mm, 60 TPI, double BlackBelt protection

REAR TIRE

Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect, 700x30mm, 60 TPI, double BlackBelt protection

DRIVETRAIN

CHAINRINGS

48/32T

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

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

	44	48	52	54	56
Crank Length	165mm	165mm	170mm	170mm	172.5mm
Handlebar Width	360mm	380mm	400mm	400mm	420mm
Stem Length	70mm	80mm	90mm	90mm	100mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	155mm	155mm	155mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm
Stack	553mm	554mm	560mm	577mm	598mm
Reach	357mm	365mm	372mm	378mm	384mm
Head Tube Length	125mm	125mm	130mm	143mm	163mm
Head Tube Angle	70.5°	70.8°	71°	71.9°	72.5°
BB Height	265mm	265mm	265mm	265mm	265mm
BB Drop	85mm	85mm	85mm	85mm	85mm
Trail	58mm	62mm	62mm	64mm	66mm
Fork Length, Full	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm	390mm
Fork Rake/Offset	50mm	50mm	55mm	55mm	55mm
Front Center	587mm	593mm	598mm	600mm	604mm
Chainstay Length	422mm	422mm	422mm	424mm	424mm
Wheelbase	1000mm	1007mm	1007mm	1014mm	994mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	516mm	524mm	532mm	549mm	561mm
Bike Standover Height	691mm	712mm	734mm	761mm	783mm
Seat Tube Length	370mm	405mm	440mm	473mm	500mm
Seat Tube Angle	73.5°	73.5°	74°	74°	74°

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

2018 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)

Future Shock Front Suspension (2.0 damper/1.5 undamped) User Manual

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