2018 Specialized Diverge Sport Review
Against the opposition though it is a bit weighty and a fair chunk of money given the spec.
2018 specialized diverge sport review. 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. It s a totally bonkers bike on paper and its looks can be described as interesting at best. 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 latest specialized diverge is very impressive to ride.
Specialized has updated the diverge for 2018 with a deeper commitment to the bike s off road capabilities. Specialized makes just about everything for cycling that you can imagine and that includes about 10 different versions of their popular diverge gravel bike. The second generation diverge features a re designed frameset that eschews zertz. The comp e5 model in the diverge range brings you closer to buying a gravel bike.
It s packed with all the same technologies as its pricier cousins only its spec places an emphasis on reliable performance not components so flashy you ll be eating nothing but top ramen for months. With a completely redesigned frame the new diverge is more capable than ever. It s a racer that absolutely flies on the gravel whose quick handling and relatively short wheelbase makes it a flickable bike with loads of feedback when you ve got the bit between your teeth. The new 2021 specialized diverge is here.
Best gravel tyres of 2018. There are a number of cheaper diverges with aluminium and carbon. Its down tube is a rounded profile oversized section of frame designed to promote stiffness where you need it while the. The diverge s frameset is made from specialized s e5 aluminium alloy.
The sport model we tested is a budget friendly carbon model that brings some unique features to the table and has an especially comfortable ride quality thanks to their unique future shock front suspension and a compliant composite seat. Racing 200 miles of gravel on the new specialized diverge. Capturing a gravel bike nature that stands out amongst those that claim to have found that do it all philosophy. With the diverge sport you ll be prepared for anything from smooth tarmac to the loosest roughest tracks out there.
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.