Shop Soiled: 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp E5 Gravel Road Bike - 56cm

As this is not a brand new bike, it may not feature the full original technical specification and is subject to change.

The ultimate getaway vehicle that proves that smoother is faster.

Escaping on back gravel roads, getting away from traffic and crowds or hammering it down your favourite gravel race has never been better than with the new Diverge. It's the fastest, most capable, fun bike Specialized have ever made. The new Diverge delivers a ride that's quick and lovely under power but stable and confidence inspiring when the road gets rough.

From Future Shock 2.0 and all-new gravel geometry, to internal storage and category leading tyre clearance, the Diverge represents everything Specialized have learnt over 40 years of riding road, gravel and dirt. This ultimate gravel adventurer sets a new benchmark in the gravel bike category so you can explore those new rides you've been dreaming of.

• A Premium E5 Aluminum frame provides a stiff, light, and durable platform. When mated to a full carbon FACT fork, the Diverge Comp E5 becomes a light, lively and versatile bike ready to attack any surface.
• Speed, control and confidence - Future Shock 1.5 is ideal technology for the gravel rider. With 20mm of axial compliance, Future Shock 1.5 is progressively tuned to keep 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.
• Gravel geometry ‘status-quo’ was thrown out the window. The new Diverge has the most progressive geometry Specialized have 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.
• The frame’s reach has been increased, and a slacker head tube and longer offset fork have been introduced. 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. The bike’s BB has been kept low to increase stability, but high enough to utilise with 650b wheels if you wish.
• The Diverge features 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 tyre clearance, so the new Diverge has a whopping 47mm of tyre clearance with a 700c wheel and 2.1” with a 650b wheel.
• Thanks to a drive side chain stay utilising a machined alloy beam behind the chain rings clearance has been created without using a fragile dropped chain stay design or increasing chain stay length.