Specialized Diverge A1 2018 Review

Bike review specialized diverge a1 gravel bike suraj ln swamy november 9 2016 bots news product launch reviews specialized has always designed fantastic bikes for rough er roads perfect for the tarmac that most of us ride on a daily basis.

Specialized diverge a1 2018 review. And with a value focused shimano claris build and reliable mechanical disc brakes this diverge. 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. To separate from another route and go in a different direction as defined by the oxford dictionary. And with a value focused shimano claris build and reliable mechanical disc brakes this diverge.

It s an apt name for specialized s all road bike a model that slots in alongside the burly awol and the do it all sequoia at the lighter end of the company s adventure range. 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. The ultimate getaway vehicle. 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.

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. With speed control and confidence on any terrain diverge is the most capable gravel bike ever made switching from midwest gravel at mach 5 to rutted single track with ease nothing helps you escape faster than diverge. As is often the way with the big s there are several builds to pick from. The specialized diverge comp is going to be the biggest marmite bike of the year.

At the hands of its adventure bound geometry and a1 premium aluminium construction it exudes confident predictable handling across nearly any terrain. If you re looking to start exploring roads where you thought no road bike could ever go then the diverge a1 is the perfect bike to take you there. The mounts for front and rear racks make long distance touring a cinch and the easy plug and play fender mounts allow for easy everyday convenience for commuters keeping you clean. The standout feature of specialized s 2018 diverge is the future shock suspension which gives 20mm of travel neatly packed into the steerer tube.

If you re looking to start exploring roads where you thought no road bike could ever go then the diverge a1 is the perfect bike to take you there.