Whether you aim to escape on gravel back roads, far from cars and crowds, or dominate at the front of your favourite gravel race, the new Specialized Diverge Gravel Bike is unmatched. It’s the fastest, most capable, and quite possibly the most fun bike Specialized have ever made. It offers a quick and lively ride under power while remaining stable and confidence-inspiring on rough terrain. With features like Future Shock 2.0, all-new gravel geometry, internal storage, and category-leading tyre clearance, the Diverge embodies everything they've learnt from over 40 years of riding road, gravel, and dirt. This bike opens a new chapter in the gravel category, allowing you to dream up entirely new rides. It’s the ultimate getaway vehicle.
The Diverge Comp Carbon includes the groundbreaking FACT 9r Carbon frame and Future Shock 2.0, similar to Specialized's Pro build, but with SRAM’s mechanical shifting Rival 1 1x11 gravel group. Alloy DT Swiss G540 wheels ensure efficient rolling, while Kanza-winning Pathfinder Pro 42mm tyres deliver top performance across smooth pavement, dirt roads, and gravel tracks. For a perfectly balanced ride, the Diverge Comp is equipped with Roval’s Terra seat post.
With its FACT 9r carbon frame, the Diverge Expert is incredibly capable and as light as a race bike. Whether you're aiming for a local dirt climb KOM or tackling a massive backcountry peak, the light and lively Diverge will get you there faster. Future Shock 2.0 technology, with 20mm of axial compliance and a hydraulic damper, suspends the rider instead of the bike. This keeps you confident and in control, allowing you to maintain power and avoid braking on rough dirt roads and loose gravel, while keeping your hands, arms, and neck fresh. The adjustable damper of Future Shock 2.0 ensures efficiency on smooth pavement and readiness for rough terrain.
The Diverge is equipped with numerous rack mounts, including fork and top tube mounts, so you can carry everything you need, no matter how far or how long your journey. Note that all carbon models require an aftermarket seatpost clamp with rack mount to install a rear rack (Part Number: S184700001).
Tyre clearance is crucial for unlocking a bike’s full capability, so the new Diverge boasts a 47mm clearance with a 700c wheel and 2.1” with a 650b wheel. A solid carbon beam behind the chainrings on the drive-side chainstay allows for this clearance without resorting to a fragile dropped chainstay design or increasing chainstay length.
To enhance your rides further, the Diverge incorporates SWAT internal storage from the legendary Stumpy. The SWAT door in the down tube provides space for tools, a flat kit, nutrition, and even a SWAT Jacket. This keeps weight off your body, low in the bike for better handling, and ensures you are more self-sufficient. With SWAT, you’re ready for anything.