Introducing the adrenaline-pumping wonder that is the Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon Gravel Road Bike (2022)! Get ready to leave civilization behind and embrace the call of the untamed gravel back roads. The Diverge is the unrivaled champion when it comes to conquering those trails and leaving the crowds in the dust. Need to show off your gravel racing skills? Look no further because this bike is the ticket to the front of the pack!
Loaded with cutting-edge features, the Diverge is like no other bike out there. The Future Shock 2.0 will have you feeling like you're gliding on air, and the all-new gravel geometry takes performance to a whole new level. Need to stash your essentials? We got you covered with internal storage, so you're always prepared for the adventure.
With over 40 years of experience, Specialized has poured their heart and soul into crafting the ultimate gravel bike. The Diverge is not just a bike; it's a whole new chapter in the gravel bike saga. Dare to dream up new rides and let your imagination run wild because this bike is your ultimate getaway vehicle!
Features:
- With a FACT 9r carbon frame and Future Shock 2.0 the Diverge Expert will have you riding faster and more confidently over more terrain than you ever imagined possible. SRAM's wireless Rival eTap AXS 12-speed groupset delivers quick, crisp shifting and Roval Terra Carbon wheels mated to Pathfinder Pro 42mm tires ensure performance across smooth pavement, dirt roads and gravel tracks. A Roval Terra seat post post keeps the Diverge Expert perfectly balanced for the ultimate ride.
- With a FACT 9r carbon frame, the Diverge Expert 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 2.0 is the ultimate technology for the gravel rider. With 20mm of axial compliance and a hydraulic damper, Future Shock 2.0 suspends the rider not the bike. 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. Since Future Shock 2.0’s damper is adjustable, you’ll be ready for the rough stuff and efficient on smooth pavement.
- 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.
- 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.
- The more capable your bike, the bigger your rides get, so Diverge borrows SWAT internal storage from the legendary Stumpy. The SWAT door lets you utilize space in the down tube to store tools, a flat kit, nutrition and even our SWAT Jacket. It keeps weight off your body, low in the bike for better handling, and makes you more self-sufficient, so get out there. SWAT’s got your back.
Specifications
Frame |
Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT™ Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
Seat Binder |
Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm |
Fork |
Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount |
Handlebars |
Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
Stem |
Future Stem, Pro |
Tape |
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
Saddle |
Body Geometry Power Expert |
SeatPost |
Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset |
Front Brake |
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc |
Rear Brake |
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc |
Shift Levers |
SRAM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJD REAR/RT F20 |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover |
Cassette |
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t |
Crankset |
SRAM Rival 1 Wide |
Chainrings |
40T |
Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
Front Wheel |
Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes |
Rear Wheel |
Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes |
Front Tire |
PATHFINDER PRO 2BR, TAN SIDEWALL, 700x42 |
Inner Tubes |
Presta valve, 48mm |
SWAT |
Integrated SWAT door, internal storage system |
Geometry
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Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
Handlebar Width | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm |
Stem Length | 60mm | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm |
Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
Seatpost Length | 330mm | 330mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm |
Stack | 571mm | 577mm | 592mm | 610mm | 634mm | 659mm | 684mm |
Reach | 365mm | 374mm | 383mm | 392mm | 401mm | 410mm | 419mm |
Head Tube Length | 99mm | 104mm | 116mm | 133mm | 159mm | 185mm | 209mm |
Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70.5° | 71.25° | 71.75° | 71.75° | 71.75° | 72.25° |
BB Height | 270mm | 270mm | 270mm | 270mm | 270mm | 270mm | 270mm |
BB Drop | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm |
Trail | 69mm | 66mm | 61mm | 57mm | 57mm | 57mm | 54mm |
Fork Length, Full | 389mm | 389mm | 389mm | 389mm | 389mm | 389mm | 389mm |
Fork Rake/Offset | 55mm | 55mm | 55mm | 55mm | 55mm | 55mm | 55mm |
Front Center | 607mm | 614mm | 620mm | 630mm | 647mm | 664mm | 675mm |
Chainstay Length | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm |
Wheelbase | 1019mm | 1026mm | 1032mm | 1042mm | 1059mm | 1076mm | 1088mm |
Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 529mm | 542mm | 558mm | 573mm | 589mm | 605mm | 628mm |
Bike Standover Height | 700mm | 725mm | 754mm | 779mm | 805mm | 832mm | 859mm |
Seat Tube Length | 390mm | 430mm | 470mm | 500mm | 530mm | 560mm | 590mm |
Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 73.75° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
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