Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon 28″ Gravel Bike

The Diverge Expert by Specialized – Fast, fun and light gravel bike

The Specialized Diverge Expert is a carbon bike with SRAM Rival eTap and Eagle AXS 1×12-speed electronic shifting, wide crank, Roval wheels and 42 mm tyres. It impresses in gravel races and on gravel adventures with its low weight, speed and perfect handling. Thanks to Future-Shock 2.0 technology, a spring-based damping hydraulic system in the head tube, it absorbs bumps without compromising propulsion. The geometry has not only been optimised for off-road use, but with its longer reach, flat head tube angle and greater fork offset, it also proves to be extremely modern, providing stability in all riding situations. Even wider tyres and 650B wheels are no problem. The Diverge Expert also features numerous accessory mounts and even a SWAT™ opening on the down tube, usually reserved for Specialized mountain bikes. With this bike, you shift completely wirelessly, climb faster, keep control while riding downhill and have lots of fun off the beaten path.

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Specifications:

Application:

Gravel

Wheel Size:

28″

Sizes:

49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm

Frame Material:

carbon (9r)

Fork Material:

Carbon

Components:

Frame:

Specialized Diverge Carbon, FACT™ 9r Carbon, SWAT technology, Future Shock suspension, Flat Mount Disc, 12 x 142 mm

Fork:

Specialized Future Shock 2.0 with damping, FACT carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 389 mm length, 55 mm stem, 12 x 100 mm

Stem:

Specialized Future Pro

Handlebars:

Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103 mm Drop, 70 mm Reach, 12° Flare

Headset:

S192500009 (Roubaix 2020, IS)

Seatpost:

Roval Terra Carbon, 20 mm Setback

Saddle:

Specialized Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails

Crank:

SRAM Rival 1 Wide; SRAM DUB BSA 68 bottom bracket, 40 T chainring

Pedals:

none

Brakes:

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc brake

Shift/Brake lever:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM GX Eagle AXS

Cassette:

SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50 t

Chain:

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, PowerLock

Wheels:

Roval Terra CL, 25 mm rim width, 32 mm rim depth, 24/24 holes, Tubeless Ready + DT for Roval 350 hubs, Center Lock Disc + DT Swiss Competition Race spokes

Tyres:

Specialized Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700 x 42 mm

Approved For:

Weight Limit:

109 kg (rider + gear)

Rotor Size (max.):

160 mm

Tyre Size (max.):

700 x 47C, 27.5″ x 2.1″

Chainrings:

1-speed, 2-speed

Features:

• geometry optimised for gravel
• Future Shock 2.0 System for more comfort
• Smooth Boat Design for a clean transition from the head tube to the stem
• confidence and stability while riding in rough terrain
• dynamic steering through the shorter stem
• maximum tyre clearance
• as light as a road bike
• can be driven with 700C and 27.5″ (650B) wheels
• numerous mounting points for bottle cages and bags
• SWAT opening in the down tube
• internal cable routing
• Supacaz Super Sticky Kush handlebar tape
• aluminium seat clamp, 30.8 mm
• inner tubes with 48 mm Presta valve

Technology:

FACT™

FACT is an acronym for ” Functional Advanced Composite Technology” and summarises all the know-how that Specialized has in the use of carbon fibre. It is a holistic approach, which primarily concerns the bike frames, but is found in many components such as handlebars, stems, saddles etc. The starting point is always the awareness for the needs of riders and the capability to fulfil them. Next, the selection of fibres, resins and fabric layers takes place; in this process the quality of the carbon and the arrangement of the fibre layers play an important role. It is important to find the right set-up for the project at hand and the intended location or rather the area of application. It is often necessary to differentiate from model to model at several points. In the final step, attention is paid to processing the material in a way that allows the desired advantages in terms of low weight, rigidity and stability to be achieved.

SWAT™

SWAT is the acronym for ” Storage, Water, Air, Tools” and describes a whole range of solutions that Specialized offers for space-saving accessories. There are SWAT elements that are built into Specialized frames from the get-go, such as the opening below the bottle cage on certain mountain and gravel bikes. And there are SWAT components which can be retrofitted to any wheel, e.g. the Conceal Carry Tool or the EMT Cage Mount Tools for SWAT bottle cages. The aim is to always use an existing, unused space to carry accessories such as drinking bottles, inner tubes, tools or CO2 cartridges, while being within easy reach, in a safe space and without impairing the aerodynamics. This often results in backpacks or bags being out of the question and emergency solutions such as spare tubes tied to the frame are something that everyone wants to avoid.

Future Shock 2.0

The Future Shock 2.0 System is an adjustable hydraulic damping system for road and gravel bikes developed by Specialized in collaboration with McLaren Applied Technologies. It is based on a cartridge with several springs, which is used in the head tube. When you ride over a bump in the road, it offers up to 20 mm of travel – in a vertical direction to be specific. This results in a shock-absorbing effect without – as would be the case with horizontal compliance – any loss of speed. You stay fast, but ride more comfortably, especially on long distances. Numb hands and tired arms are prevented, which in turn increases performance. Compared to suspension fork systems, Future Shock also has the advantage that the geometry of the wheel and thus the handling can remain unchanged.

Geometry:

49 cm:

Recommended Height:

152 – 163 cm

Stack:

571 mm

Reach:

365 mm

Seat Tube Length:

390 mm

Top Tube Length:

529 mm

Head Tube Length:

99 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1019 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

270 mm

BB Drop:

80 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

70°

Standover Height:

700 mm

Trail:

69 mm

Stem Length:

60 mm

Handlebar Width:

38 cm

Crank Arm Length:

165.0 mm

Saddle width:

155 mm

Seatpost length:

330 mm

52 cm:

Recommended Height:

163 – 170 cm

Stack:

577 mm

Reach:

374 mm

Seat Tube Length:

430 mm

Top Tube Length:

542 mm

Head Tube Length:

104 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1026 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

270 mm

BB Drop:

80 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.75°

Head Tube Angle:

70.5°

Standover Height:

725 mm

Trail:

66 mm

Stem Length:

70 mm

Handlebar Width:

40 cm

Crank Arm Length:

170.0 mm

Saddle width:

155 mm

Seatpost length:

330 mm

54 cm:

Recommended Height:

170 – 178 cm

Stack:

592 mm

Reach:

383 mm

Seat Tube Length:

470 mm

Top Tube Length:

558 mm

Head Tube Length:

116 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1032 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

270 mm

BB Drop:

80 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.5°

Head Tube Angle:

71.25°

Standover Height:

754 mm

Trail:

61 mm

Stem Length:

80 mm

Handlebar Width:

42 cm

Crank Arm Length:

172.5 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

380 mm

56 cm:

Recommended Height:

175 – 183 cm

Stack:

610 mm

Reach:

392 mm

Seat Tube Length:

500 mm

Top Tube Length:

573 mm

Head Tube Length:

133 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1042 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

270 mm

BB Drop:

80 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.5°

Head Tube Angle:

71.75°

Standover Height:

779 mm

Trail:

57 mm

Stem Length:

90 mm

Handlebar Width:

42 cm

Crank Arm Length:

172.5 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

380 mm

58 cm:

Recommended Height:

180 – 188 cm

Stack:

634 mm

Reach:

401 mm

Seat Tube Length:

530 mm

Top Tube Length:

589 mm

Head Tube Length:

159 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1059 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

270 mm

BB Drop:

80 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.5°

Head Tube Angle:

71.75°

Standover Height:

805 mm

Trail:

57 mm

Stem Length:

100 mm

Handlebar Width:

44 cm

Crank Arm Length:

175.0 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

380 mm

61 cm:

Recommended Height:

188 – 196 cm

Stack:

659 mm

Reach:

410 mm

Seat Tube Length:

560 mm

Top Tube Length:

605 mm

Head Tube Length:

185 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1076 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

270 mm

BB Drop:

80 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.5°

Head Tube Angle:

71.75°

Standover Height:

832 mm

Trail:

57 mm

Stem Length:

100 mm

Handlebar Width:

44 cm

Crank Arm Length:

175.0 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

380 mm

Manufacturer Numbers:

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95422-30

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95422-31

Shipping Notice:

The shipment is sent pre-assembled by a forwarding agent.

The delivery time is extended by 2-5 days, depending on the overall volume of orders.

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