2018 Specialized Diverge E5 Elite Review

From the sport to the comp and onto the s works a super lightweight fact carbon frame is used.

2018 specialized diverge e5 elite review. Specialized trigger pro 60. The new frame will comfortably fit up to 700x38mm tires with plenty. To get a feel for the diverge model rides compared to other bikes specialized offers we ll compare its geometry against other bikes around the same price point that are built for roughly the same purpose. The specialized diverge is a bonkers bike on paper that will have you grinning from ear to ear if you.

With the stock tyres it s a solid and dependable road bike for road riding and commuting but needs a tyre swap to open it up to more varied terrain whereupon it s decently. The 2018 specialized diverge e5 sport the diverge e5 sport uses the same wheels and brakes as the elite however it s a bit cheaper due to the shimano sora 9 speed groupset. And with the constant goal to best meet your needs we took your number one request into account tire clearance. With a completely redesigned frame the new diverge is more capable than ever.

The 1 000 specialized diverge e5 sport brings the us company s latest adventure and gravel bike design down to an attractive price point and produces a package that works well in a multitude of uses. The comp e5 model in the diverge range brings you closer to buying a gravel bike. The 2018 specialized diverge is a bike series to be reckoned with. We re adamant believers that you needn t have an elitist s budget to feel like one.

Its mix of classic road and modern adventure is far better than the sum of its spec sheet parts. The diverge s frameset is made from specialized s e5 aluminium alloy. The crux sport the tarmac pro the roubaix elite and the allez sprint comp. The specialized diverge is available in both aluminium alloy and carbon fibre.

2018 11 00 am. The base e5 through to the e5 comp feature the alloy e5 frame which is lightweight and comfortable yet stiff for excellent power transfer. We ll be using the entry level version of the diverge e5. Capturing a gravel bike nature that stands out amongst those that claim to have found that do it all philosophy.

October 12 2018 at 12 01 am. Its down tube is a rounded profile oversized section of frame designed to promote stiffness where you need it while the. Specialized s diverge frame is made from e5 aluminium which incorporates clever welding technology smartweld if you will to make it as stiff as possible in all the right areas without this. Take a look at the diverge e5 elite.

Despite its low price it s still using the same praxis alba cranks featured on every diverge up to us 3000 this helps to achieve a 1 1 ratio that measures out to be 26 8 gear inches in the smallest gear.