2018 Specialized Diverge Expert
The specialized diverge comp is going to be the biggest marmite bike of the year.
2018 specialized diverge expert. Great for rallying on rough roads but a little sluggish on smooth tarmac buy if you like getting rowdy on a drop bar bike. The diverge expert excels where the road ends. The diverge expert carbon is another 1x bike but it employs sram force 11 gearing to achieve a 1 1 climbing ratio 27 3 gear inches. Specialized diverge expert x1 review.
So i compromized and got the diverge expert. The diverge expert features a no compromise build with a full sram force 1 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes roval slx 24 rims laced to dt swiss 350 hubs and fast rolling 700x38mm trigger pro tires. With a fact 9r carbon frame that clears up to 42mm tires tubeless ready disc brakes and the vibration damping future shock this bike is ready for whatever the road less traveled has to throw at you. It s a totally bonkers bike on paper and its looks can be described as interesting at best.
So 2018 it is. Also i discovered that diverge is basically a roubaix with better tire clearance. With its unique bottom bracket height and front rake angle the diverge performs confidently and smoothly across any terrain. The 2018 specialized diverge expert in grey.
The specialized diverge is aimed at riders who want the efficiency of a road bike without the compromises of a hard ride and being limited to riding on paved surfaces. The 9r carbon layup adds a little weight but you ll find it will be largely unnoticeable out on the road. The 2018 specialized diverge expert in orange. 2018 specialized diverge expert force x1 carbon adventure gravel bike 2019 6200 on sale oak green orange black 54 msrp 5550 the last thing that you want is your bike holding you back from.
Coupled with the rock solid ultegra 11 speed build kit that provides a wide range of gearing. 2018 specialized diverge expert for sale on pinkbike buysell. Was looking at 2019 models but expert becomes even more expensive 1500cad because of carbon wheels and more expensive crankset. Meanwhile the high end fact 10r carbon frame and fork provide both efficiency and comfort for long adventures in the saddle.