2021

Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon

Name: 2021 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon
Brand: Specialized

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Colour / Gloss Raspberry/Redwood/Black, Satin Oak Green Metallic/Gloss White

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

At a glance

The 2021 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon is a General and Endurance carbon road bike. It is priced at $5,200 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm, 64cm and a shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Diverge Expert 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 2.0 and all-new gravel geometry to internal storage and 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.

With a FACT 9r carbon frame and Future Shock 2.0, the Diverge Expert will have you riding faster and more confidently over more terrain than you ever imagined possible.

Shimano’s gravel-inspired GRX Di2 1×11 group puts all your gears in reach with a quick click, while the DT Swiss G540 alloy wheels, mated to Pathfinder Pro 38mm tires, ensures performance across smooth pavement, dirt roads, and gravel tracks. A Roval Terra seatpost keeps the Diverge Expert perfectly balanced for the ultimate ride.

- 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 2.0 is the ultimate technology for the gravel rider. With 20mm of axial compliance and a hydraulic damper, Future Shock 2.0 suspends the rider, not the bike. This keeps 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. Since Future Shock 2.0’s damper is adjustable, you’ll be ready for the rough stuff and efficient on smooth pavement.

- The more capable your bike, the bigger your rides get, so Diverge borrows SWAT internal storage from the legendary Stumpy. The SWAT door lets you utilize space in the down tube to store tools, a flat kit, nutrition, and even our SWAT Jacket. It keeps weight off your body, low in the bike for better handling, and makes you more self-sufficient, so get out there. SWAT’s got your back.

- 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 9r carbon frame, the Diverge Expert 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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Specifications

Frameset

Frame

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon, SWAT Door integration, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, flat-mount disc

Wheels

Hubs

Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body
Wheels

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

[F] Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700c x 38

Drivetrain

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Crank

Shimano GRX RX810-1
Bottom Bracket

Shimano threaded
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX817 Di2, 11-speed
Shifters

Shimano GRX RX815 hydraulic brake levers, 11 speed electronic shifting

Components

Brakeset

Shimano GRX RX815, hydraulic disc
Handlebar

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

Body Geometry Power, Hollow Titanium rails, 143mm
Seatpost

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset
Stem

Future Stem, Pro
Grips

Roubaix S-Wrap

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FAQ

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

A 2021 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon is typically priced around $5,200 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 Expert Carbon should I get?

The 2021 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon comes in sizes 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm, 64cm. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Diverge Expert 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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