Specialized Diverge A1 2016 Weight

Specialized removed the secteur from their 2015 range and replaced it with the diverge.

Specialized diverge a1 2016 weight. The specialized diverge comp is going to be the biggest marmite bike of the year. Specialized diverge expert x1 review. You could easily build up the diverge in a number of ways for commuting touring audax even a winter trainer with slick tyres or more off road capability with treaded. The a1 lacks the rear zertz insert has axis classic wheels and a claris groupset all retailing for 1000.

Along with its carbon fork and workhorse shimano sora build with mechanical disc brakes there aren t many roads you won t be able to conquer with. The latest specialized diverge is very impressive to ride. Great for rallying on rough roads but a little sluggish on smooth tarmac buy if. Against the opposition though it is a bit weighty and a fair chunk of money given the spec.

It features a responsive and reliable a1 premium aluminum frame with a unique bottom bracket height and front rake angle that increase handling confidence. The diverge sport a1 will weigh a touch over 10kg 22lbs will take rear racks only and will cost you us 1050. The 2017 specialized diverge a1. The specialized diverge sport a1 drops a few hundred dollars and in the process switches to a more basic frameset carbon fork without mid mounts a shimano sora 9 speed drivetrain 27 118 and tektro cable disc brakes.

February 12 2016 at 8 00 am. The diverge sport a1 cen is a more than capable exploration machine at an incredible value. 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. At 2600 our test bike the 2016 diverge comp dsw x1 comp sits somewhere in the middle of the pack.

While it s certainly not as glamorous as the satin black carbon tubeset of the diverge pro priced at a cool 5500 for 2017 it s considerably more refined than the entry level a1 which rings in at a very inclusive 900. It s a totally bonkers bike on paper and its looks can be described as interesting at best. Pricing for the entry level dsw is 1500 retail equipped with a tiagra groupset axis 3 0 wheels and dual zertz inserts. Altogether it s the perfect bike to get you outside clocking up miles and searching for adventures.

If you re looking to start exploring roads you thought no road bike could ever go the diverge a1 is the perfect bike to take you there. Specialized launches diverge adventure bike with disc brakes and thru axles road cc.