Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon 2020
Along with tire clearance weight was a major factor in this design so specialized made the frame from fact 9r carbon the lightest in its category.
Specialized diverge expert carbon 2020. With hydraulic disc brakes shimano ultegra drivetrain and tuned frame and fork it s only limited by your imagination. Specialized diverge comp is a carbon bike with a very massive pf30 bottom bracket area. 19 0 pounds no pedals. Yes the specialized diverge comp boasts a wide array of fantastic features including its top notch build super practical features and unique geometry.
Specialized s diverge x1 is the cheapest carbon model in the seven model range and is a dedicated gravel bike described by specialized as one that shreds flowy singletrack gravel and. We got the chance to try out the diverge pro carbon and we were seriously impressed. The diverge is more capable than ever with more tire clearance. With a name like diverge expert we figured that anyone interested in this bike will be well kind of an expert.
When the paved road stops the diverge expert carbon is just getting started. For more on the 2020 specialized diverge expert see the specs and photo gallery below. Specialized s updated diverge gravel bikes come with new tech and features that offer a genuine boost in performance and improved practicality. 2020 specialized diverge expert specs.
But that doesn t mean it lacks something else maybe it is the size it is perhaps its comfort or maybe it is better trail performance. Specialized fact 9r carbon fiber monocoque 12mm thru axle flat mount disc. Specialized fact 9r carbon open road geometry 12x142mm thru axle. The new diverge frame will comfortably fit up to a 700x42mm tire with plenty of room for mud too.
Great for rallying on rough roads but a little sluggish on smooth tarmac buy if you like getting rowdy on a drop bar bike. Specialized has overhauled the diverge for 2021. Before all the coronavirus travel restrictions kicked in specialized took me out to a press launch for the new diverge range in girona spain. The third iteration of specialized s modern day gravel bike arrives with a plentiful line up to prove the big s continues to be more than all in on.
Whether it s dirt roads or navigating potholes on the road less traveled the diverge expert carbon can handle it all. Specialized diverge expert x1 review. Combine it with a short chainstay 421 mm and you get a seriously fast bike.