Specialized Diverge E5 2017 Review

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.

Specialized diverge e5 2017 review. With a completely redesigned frame the new diverge is more capable than ever. From the sport to the comp and onto the s works a super lightweight fact carbon frame is used. It comes with a 2x 8 speed shimano claris drivetrain tektro mechanical disc brakes and a specialized axis sport wheelset. The new frame will comfortably fit up to 700x42mm tires with plenty.

On aug 11 2017 at 6 42am pdt. The e5 elite is the middle of the range at 1 600 with a 2x 10. The 2017 specialized diverge a1. 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 specialized diverge is a bonkers bike on paper that will have you grinning from ear to ear if you find the right place to ride it. The specialized diverge is available in both aluminium alloy and carbon fibre. 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. Specialized s diverge frame is made from e5 aluminium which incorporates clever welding technology smartweld if you will to make it as stiff as possible in all the right areas without this.

Last year i rode the entry level carbon fibre model diverge which has been discontinued for 2020 and a lot of what i said in that review holds true here for this comp e5 model. Against the opposition though it is a bit weighty and a fair chunk of money given the spec. And with the constant goal to best meet your needs we took your number one request into account tire clearance. With the diverge sport you ll be prepared for anything from smooth tarmac to the loosest roughest tracks out there.

With the stock tyres it s a solid and dependable road bike for road riding and commuting but needs a tyre swap to open it up to more varied terrain whereupon it s decently. After all they share the same geometry and both come with the same future shock damping system plus there is very little to really differentiate between the ride quality of the carbon fibre frame and the aluminium. The diverge sport a1 will weigh a touch over 10kg 22lbs will take rear racks only and will cost you us 1050. With a completely redesigned frame the new diverge is more capable than ever.

The diverge e5 is equipped with everything you need to head to work take the long way home and hit some fire roads on the weekend. The base e5 through to the e5 comp feature the alloy e5 frame which is lightweight and comfortable yet stiff for excellent power transfer.