Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
52cm
163cm - 170cm
54cm
170cm - 178cm
56cm
175cm - 180cm
58cm
180cm - 188cm
61cm
188cm - 196cm
64cm
196cm - 205cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, tapered headtube, OSBB
Suspension Fork
Specialized FACT carbon w/ Zertz, tapered
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105, 11-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano 685
Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32
Crank
Praxis Works, TURN Zayante, BB30, 50/34
Bottom Bracket
BB30, press-fit
Chain
KMC X11, 11-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors
Wheels
Rims
AXIS 3.0 Disc
Tires
Specialized Roubaix Pro, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, Endurant casing, 700x30/32c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 785, hydraulic disc, Ice Tech resin pads w/ fins
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach
Headset
1-1/8 upper, 1-1/4"" lower, Campy style, crown race, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm | 64cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.61 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 272 mm | 272 mm | 273 mm | 273 mm | 275 mm | 275 mm | 275 mm |
| Front Center | 589 mm | 595 mm | 597 mm | 607 mm | 621 mm | 629 mm | 645 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 63 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Stack | 526 mm | 545 mm | 565 mm | 590 mm | 622 mm | 643 mm | 658 mm |
| Reach | 379 mm | 379 mm | 381 mm | 388 mm | 392 mm | 399 mm | 410 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 537 mm | 549 mm | 566 mm | 583 mm | 601 mm | 617 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 418 mm | 447 mm | 466 mm | 485 mm | 530 mm | 555 mm | 590 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.25 ° | 71.25 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 165 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm | 235 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 413 mm | 413 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm | 419 mm | 421 mm | 421 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 mm | 996 mm | 1001 mm | 1012 mm | 1029 mm | 1040 mm | 1055 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 77 mm | 77 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Standover Height | 720 mm | 741 mm | 767 mm | 786 mm | 821 mm | 842 mm | mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Diverge Comp Smartweld belongs to the Specialized Diverge model. Specialized released 115 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. 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.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
The Diverge Comp Smartweld 2015 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Diverge Comp Smartweld comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.