Specialized Diverge Elite 2020 Review

Specialized diverge elite.

Specialized diverge elite 2020 review. The specialized power saddle improves comfort in most positions even as you get more aggressive. Specialized has overhauled the diverge for 2021. 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. Specialized diverge elite review.

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. Specialized first released its diverge gravel bike with the future shock suspension system in 2017 and during that time the design has already become a mainstay on the gravel scene. On the erik s bike site they are answering questions about the new models. 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.

It looks like they are pretty similar to 2019. Image 1 of 6. Against the opposition though it is a bit weighty and a fair chunk of money given the spec. 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.

Other than that the same. The comp is the same except it has the new shimano rear derailleur with the clutch. The specialized diverge e5 elite 2020 is certainly a more than capable bike. It s great to notice too that the carbon fork takes a lot of the vibrations out of the road and you can really feel the saving in weight.

If you google 2020 specialized diverge a couple of the new models on are bike store sites. The latest specialized diverge is very impressive to ride. Alison tetrick olivia dillon and sarah sturm are among the riders who have made names for themselves on the bike at the discipline s highest level and the bike has proven a worthy option for many an amateur. The diverge s frameset is made from specialized s e5 aluminium alloy.

Image 1 of 6. Its down tube is a rounded profile oversized section of frame designed to promote stiffness where you need it while the. It s a totally bonkers bike on paper and its looks can be described as interesting at best. The specialized diverge comp is going to be the biggest marmite bike of the year.