Specialized Diverge E5 Elite 2019 Gravel Road Bike Review

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Specialized diverge e5 elite 2019 gravel road bike review. The diverge s frameset is made from specialized s e5 aluminium alloy. The geometry of the diverge is more similar to that found on an endurance road bike than the majority of gravel bikes on the market. Despite being the most expensive diverge not to have the future shock the ability to run wide tyres will still make this bike a comfortable ride. 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.

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 base alloy and carbon models get axis sport disc wheels while the comp models get axis elite wheels which are lighter yet just as strong. The specialized diverge e5 elite 2020 is certainly a more than capable bike. Specialized s diverge frame is made from e5 aluminium.

The diverge treads the fine line between normal road bike and gravel. He who rides 12 219 views. With a much more affordable price tag than a lot of it s competitors it features a lot of the great engineering we see in other specialized all road bikes. 2019 specialized diverge e5 elite duration.

The latest specialized diverge is very impressive to ride. Against the opposition though it is a bit weighty and a fair chunk of money given the spec. With a 72 5 degree head angle 56cm model a 73 5 degree seat angle and a short 1 011mm wheelbase this is an aggressive bike to ride which means plenty of excitement when off the beaten track. Specialized diverge e5 2019 bike review.

The specialized diverge comp is a refocused machine and sidesteps away from the utility do it all bike to become more of a dedicated road to rough road bike firmly sitting in the gravel. 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 capable for. Its down tube is a rounded profile oversized section of frame designed to promote stiffness where you need it while the. The wheels feature wider rims than what you would normally find on road bike so that wider tyres can be fitted.

The diverge range is based around a road sized 700c wheel.