Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Claris -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
44cm
142cm - 152cm
52cm
163cm - 170cm
54cm
170cm - 178cm
56cm
175cm - 180cm
58cm
180cm - 188cm
61cm
188cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Suspension Fork
FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-moun
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed
Cassette
Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Shimano Claris R200, 46/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano 68mm threaded
Chain
KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed
Wheels
Rims
Front: Axis Elite Disc, Rear: Axis Elite Disc
Tires
Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc
Cockpit
Stem
Future Stem, Comp
Handlebar
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 44cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.55 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm |
| Front Center | 589 mm | 598 mm | 608 mm | 615 mm | 626 mm | 641 mm | 656 mm |
| Rake | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Trail | 72 mm | 69 mm | 66 mm | 61 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm |
| Stack | 526 mm | 542 mm | 558 mm | 575 mm | 596 mm | 615 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 354 mm | 362 mm | 371 mm | 380 mm | 389 mm | 398 mm | 407 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 501 mm | 518 mm | 535 mm | 551 mm | 567 mm | 581 mm | 595 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.75 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 363 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm | 530 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 71.25 ° | 71.75 ° | 71.75 ° | 71.75 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm | 175 mm | 195 mm | 213 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 mm | 1014 mm | 1024 mm | 1032 mm | 1043 mm | 1058 mm | 1073 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Standover Height | 677 mm | 700 | 720 mm | 760 mm | 786 mm | 805 mm | 831 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 142 cm | cm | 163 cm | 170 cm | 175 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 152 cm | cm | 170 cm | 178 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm | 196 cm |
About this model
Diverge Base E5 completes the Specialized Diverge model. Specialized launched 115 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Diverge Base E5 2021 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1300$. Specialized S-Works Diverge 2021 is the most expensive one and costs 10500$.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Gravel bike is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Specialized released this model in 2021, its price was 1300$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Diverge Base E5 price is 89.38% smaller than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Diverge Base E5 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, 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
When it comes to wheels, the Diverge Base E5 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Diverge Base E5 has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.