Specialized Diverge Expert E5 Evo Disc Gravel Bike 2021

SPECIALIZED DIVERGE EXPERT E5 EVO DISC GRAVEL BIKE 2021

Combining a unique geometry and flat bars, the Specialized Diverge Comp E5 EVO Disc Gravel Bike provides extra comfort, alongside excellent control for confidence when you hit tricky terrain. It pushes the boundaries of gravel riding even further than the drop bar models, for faster, more rowdy riding. It's constructed from E5 alloy that's paired to a full FACT carbon fork, keeping weight down, and incorporates Future Shock 1.5, progressive tuned damping technology to keep you off the brakes, flowing faster over rough terrain, while saving your hands, arms and neck from feeling battered at the end of a hard ride.

Shimano XT and Praxis Works take care of shifting duties, and the bike uses a low maintenance 1x configuration with 12 wide-ranging gears, helping you tackle any terrain. Hydraulic discs mean stopping power is reliable and consistent no matter what the weather is doing, and the bike rolls on DT Swiss wheels, capable of handling the most aggressive riding and fitted with fat 42mm Rhombus Pro tyres. The welcome addition of a dropper seatpost helps instil confidence on steeper or more technical sections.

Read more about the 2021 range of Specialized Diverge gravel bikes.

HIGHLIGHTS

Premium E5 Aluminium frame provides a stiff, light, and durable platform. When married to the full carbon FACT fork, the Diverge EVO becomes a light, lively and versatile bike ready to tackle the most technical gravel and dirt as aggressively as you could wish

Speed, control and confidence - Future Shock 1.5 is the 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

With the Diverge EVO, we took our new progressive gravel geometry to new levels. We’ve lengthened the frame 30mm over a drop bar Diverge (size medium), lowered the bottom bracket and slackened the head tube. This gives the Diverge EVO more confidence over technical terrain while keeping the cockpit comfortable with flat bars. It also allows for a short stem to make all that stability feel nimble and quick at the bars

A whopping 47mm of tyre clearance with a 700c wheel and 2.1” with a 650b wheel. Thanks to a drive-side chainstay utilising a solid beam of carbon behind the chainrings clearance are created without using a fragile dropped chainstay design or increasing chainstay length

Shimano GRX RX400 components are slick and smooth, bringing reliable shifting and powerful hydraulic braking

Specialized Axis Elite Disc wheelset fitted with fast-rolling Rhombus Pro, 2Bliss Ready 700x42mm tyres

SPECIFICATION

Frame   Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminium, Future Shock suspension, 1x specific EVO geometry, threaded BB, internal

routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Fork       Specialized Future Shock 1.5 with Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100mm, thru-axle, flat-mount

Bottom Bracket                Praxis Works 68-0201B, 68mm BSA

Stem     Specialized Future Stem, Comp, with integrated computer mount

Handlebar           Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Grips     Specialized Trail Grips

Front Brake        Magura MT4 Flat Mount, hydraulic disc, 160mm storm rotor

Rear Brake          Magura MT4 Flat Mount, hydraulic disc, 160mm storm rotor

Brake Levers      Shimano XT M8100

Front Derailleur                N/A

Rear Derailleur  Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed

Shift Levers        Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed trigger

Cassette              Shimano XT, 12-speed, 10-45t

Crankset              Praxis Works Zayante carbon 1X, 40t

Chain                   Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed with quick link

Front Wheel       DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless-ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru-axle hub, Center Lock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

Rear Wheel        DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless-ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru-axle hub, Center Lock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

Front Tyre           Rhombus Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm clincher

Rear Tyre             Rhombus Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x42mm clincher

Saddle                  Specialized Power, hollow steel rails

Seatpost              X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 50mm travel

Pedals                 Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball with reflectors