Specialized Diverge X1 2020 Review

On the erik s bike site they are answering questions about the new models.

Specialized diverge x1 2020 review. Specialized are highly respected in the cycling world for producing high quality bikes across all cycling disciplines and is favoured by the professional road cyclists and mountain bike cyclists alike choose from a fantastic selection of bikes like the specialized diverge range. Other than that the same. The diverge x1 has a similar build and price but comes with a sram apex 1x 11 speed drivetrain. Specialized diverge comp review updated 2020 facts you need to know.

The specialized diverge is aimed at riders who want the efficiency of a road bike without the compromises of a hard ride and being limited to riding on paved surfaces. 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. The mounts for front and rear racks make long distance touring a cinch and the easy plug and play fender mounts allow for easy everyday convenience for commuters keeping you clean. In this specialized diverge comp review we re explaining all the different things you can do with it and how to enjoy it all.

Developed over years with feedback from some of the worlds best the research development really shines through in the 2020 version of the bike. Find out if it is worth considering for your future gravel adventures. Specialized diverge comp is a carbon bike with a very massive pf30 bottom bracket area. The comp is the same except it has the new shimano rear derailleur with the clutch.

Specialized have identified that many people enjoy cycling and have grown their range to meet this demand. A bike that can really ride over a variety of terrains the specialized diverge x1 is equipped for any adventure. Specialized diverge expert x1 review. January 23 2020 january 23 2020 by ryan stewart.

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. Beyond these affordable carbon framed models specialized makes numerous more expensive versions up to the eye popping and fully tricked out s works diverge sram e tap axs that retails for 10 000. Combine it with a short chainstay 421 mm and you get a seriously fast bike. If you google 2020 specialized diverge a couple of the new models on are bike store sites.

We have done our share of gravel grinding on the 2020 diverge expert build for this long term review. The future shock system returns to the diverge for the 2020 model year along with the bike s fact 9r carbon frame and open road geometry.