Specialized Diverge Comp 2019 Review
Specialized makes just about everything for cycling that you can imagine and that includes about 10 different versions of their popular diverge gravel bike.
Specialized diverge comp 2019 review. The 2019 specialized diverge comp womens. At 2 600 the specialized diverge comp is at the upper end of the price range next to similarly equipped peers. Specialized diverge comp review. Combine it with a short chainstay 421 mm and you get a seriously fast bike.
The 2019 specialized diverge comp. 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. The diverge comp carbon is spec d with a shimano ultegra 11 speed groupset and praxis zayante cranks and 48 32t front chainrings offering a 26 gear inch climbing gear. This ratio provided all the versatility you could possibly need on the road and gravel yet heading onto more challenging terrain i found switching between the front chainrings was not ideal.
When i want to accelerate fast from standstill on my steel jamis renegade exploit i usually end up with a speed of 43 45 km h on a flat asphalt road. The base e5 through to the e5 comp feature the alloy e5 frame which is lightweight and comfortable yet stiff for excellent power transfer. Specialized diverge comp is a carbon bike with a very massive pf30 bottom bracket area. More capability to make more routes possible.
January 23 2020 january 23 2020 by ryan stewart. 4 0 out of 5 star rating 4 0 gbp 2 600 00 rrp aud dollar 4 000 00. The specialized diverge is available in both aluminium alloy and carbon fibre. Few models will offer that chance and the specialized diverge comp is one of them.
Specialized supply the diverge comp with a compact 48 32t praxis alba 2 crankset and pair it with an 11 32t cassette. Specialized diverge comp carbon 2019 at evans cycles for 3400. The 2019 specialized diverge comp. Against the opposition though it is a bit weighty and a fair chunk of money given the spec.
The latest specialized diverge is very impressive to ride. From the sport to the comp and onto the s works a super lightweight fact carbon frame is used.