Specialized Men’s Diverge E5 Comp 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset 105, Praxis
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 11
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Recommended size guide.
48cm
152cm - 158cm
52cm
163cm - 171cm
54cm
169cm - 178cm
56cm
175cm - 181cm
58cm
179cm - 189cm
61cm
187cm - 197cm
64cm
195cm - 205cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock Progressive suspension, 20mm of travel, threaded bottom bracket 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Praxis Alba M30, 48/32T
Bottom Bracket
Praxis, Threaded bearings
Chain
KMC X11 EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals
Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors
Wheels
Rims
Axis Sport Disc
Tires
Espoir Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Spyre Mechanical disc Brake, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm | 64cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.57 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.61 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.68 mm | 1.68 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm |
| Front Center | 593 mm | 599 mm | 597 mm | 604 mm | 618 mm | 629 mm | 641 mm |
| Rake | 55 mm | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 64 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 56 mm | 55 mm |
| Stack | 574 mm | 579 mm | 597 mm | 618 mm | 644 mm | 667 mm | 683 mm |
| Reach | 365 mm | 372 mm | 378 mm | 384 mm | 390 mm | 397 mm | 406 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 529 mm | 537 mm | 554 mm | 566 mm | 580 mm | 594 mm | 614 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 440 mm | 473 mm | 500 mm | 525 mm | 555 mm | 585 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.8 ° | 71 ° | 71.9 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.8 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 95 mm | 108 mm | 128 mm | 155 mm | 178 mm | 194 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1002 mm | 1009 mm | 1009 mm | 1016 mm | 1030 mm | 1041 mm | 1054 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Standover Height | 709 mm | 731 mm | 757 mm | 781 mm | 806 mm | 820 mm | 851 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 163 cm | 169 cm | 175 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm | 195 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 158 cm | 171 cm | 178 cm | 181 cm | 189 cm | 197 cm | 205 cm |
About this model
Men’s Diverge E5 Comp completes the Specialized Diverge model. Specialized launched 115 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Diverge bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Specialized Women’s Diverge E5 2019 has a starting price of 1100$. Specialized Men’s S-Works Diverge 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 10000$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Gravel bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Gravel bike that is reliable is 2462$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Gravel bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Specialized released this model in 2019, its price was 1900$. In conclusion, this bike price is 29.58% lower than the price of the average Gravel bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
The Men’s Diverge E5 Comp 2019 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Men’s Diverge E5 Comp is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike is available in 7 sizes. They vary from 152 cm – 205 cm (4.99 ft – 6.73 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
