2021

Specialized Diverge Base Carbon

Name: 2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon
Brand: Specialized

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Colour / Gloss Clay/Cast Umber/Chrome, Gloss Smoke/Redwood/Chrome

Size / 44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm, 64cm

At a glance

The 2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon is a General and Endurance carbon road bike. It is priced at $2,800 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including 44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm, 64cm and a sram drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Diverge Base Carbon range of road bikes.

- Whether your goal is to escape on gravel back roads, far from cars and crowds, or drop the hammer at the front of your favorite gravel race, no bike does it better than the Diverge. It’s quite simply the fastest, most capable—and just maybe the most fun—bike we’ve ever made, delivering a ride that’s quick and lively under power, but stable and confidence-inspiring when the terrain gets rough. From Future Shock 1.5 and all-new gravel geometry to category-leading tire clearance, the Diverge represents everything we’ve learned over more than 40 years of riding road, gravel, and dirt. The Diverge writes an entirely new chapter in the gravel bike category, so you can dream up entirely new rides. It’s the ultimate getaway vehicle.

Base? This is the first bike to be insulted by its own name. The Diverge Base Carbon got our Future Shock 1.5 and a FACT 8r carbon frame for a fast, confident and comfortable ride on road, in the dirt, and over thick gravel. SRAM’s APEX 1×11 mechanical shifting and alloy Axis Elite wheels make the Diverge Base as capable as it is versatile. Our Pathfinder Sport 38mm tires provide the right contact patch for performance across multiple surfaces—pavement, dirt, and gravel—providing even more versatility.

- Nothing unlocks a bike’s capability like tire clearance, so we gave the new Diverge a whopping 47mm of tire clearance with a 700c wheel and 2.1-inch with a 650b wheel. Thanks to a drive-side chainstay utilizing a solid beam of carbon behind the chainrings, we’ve created clearance without using a fragile dropped chainstay design or increasing chainstay length.

- Speed, control, and confidence—Future Shock 1.5 is an ideal technology for the gravel rider. With 20mm of axial compliance, Future Shock 1.5 is progressively tuned to keep you confident and in control, able to keep the power down and stay off the brakes over rough dirt roads and in thick loose gravel, all while keeping your hands, arms, and neck fresh.

- We tossed gravel geometry "status quo" out the window. The new Diverge has the most progressive geometry we’ve ever created for a drop bar bike, giving riders a capable and stable bike in the dirt that still feels responsive and nimble on the road. We’ve increased the frame’s reach and introduced a slacker head tube and a longer offset fork. All this creates incredible confidence with a planted feeling in the dirt, while spec’ing shorter stems keeps the overall cockpit length the same and the steering lively. We’ve kept the bike’s BB low to increase stability but high enough to utilize with 650b wheels if that’s your jam.

- We’ve given the Diverge plenty of rack mounts, including fork and top tube mounts, to ensure you can take what you need, no matter how far you plan to go, or how long you plan to stay out.

- With a FACT 8r carbon frame, the Diverge Base frame is incredibly capable and race bike light. Pin it for your local dirt climb KOM, or grind up a giant backcountry peak, the light and lively Diverge will get you there faster.

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Specialized Diverge Base Carbon

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Specifications

Frameset

Frame

Specialized Diverge FACT 8r carbon, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, flat-mount disc

Wheels

Wheels

Front: 12 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear: 12 x 142mm thru-axle
Tires

[F] Pathfinder Sport, 700c x 38

Drivetrain

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed
Crank

SRAM Apex 1x GXP
Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 11-speed
Shifters

SRAM Apex 1x HRD

Components

Brakeset

SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc
Handlebar

Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
Saddle

Specialized Power, hollow steel rails, 155/143mm
Seatpost

Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm
Stem

Future Stem, Comp, w/Integrated computer mount
Grips

Roubaix S-Wrap

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FAQ

Q: How much is a 2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon?

A 2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon is typically priced around $2,800 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: What size 2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon should I get?

The 2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon comes in sizes 44cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm, 64cm. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Diverge Base Carbon size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm)	Rider Height (in)	Frame Size
148cm - 158cm	4'10" - 5'2"	XS
158cm - 168cm	5'2" - 5'6"	S
168cm - 178cm	5'6" - 5' 10"	M
178cm - 185cm	5'10" - 6'1"	L
185cm - 193cm	6'1" - 6'4"	XL
193cm - 198cm	6'4" - 6'6"	XXL

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