Specialized Men’s Diverge E5 Elite 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
1,400$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tiagra, Praxis -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
48cm
152cm - 158cm
52cm
163cm - 171cm
54cm
169cm - 178cm
56cm
175cm - 181cm
58cm
179cm - 189cm
61cm
187cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Open Road Geometry, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Suspension Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, long cage, 10-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Tiagra
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-32t
Crank
Praxis Alba 2D, 48/32T
Bottom Bracket
Included w/ crankset
Chain
KMC X10, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals
Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors
Wheels
Rims
Axis Sport Disc
Tires
Espoir Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-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
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.62 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm |
| Front Center | 593 mm | 598 mm | 600 mm | 604 mm | 618 mm | 629 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Trail | 56 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 64 mm |
| Stack | 559 mm | 565 mm | 582 mm | 603 mm | 629 mm | 652 mm |
| Reach | 370 mm | 377 mm | 383 mm | 389 mm | 395 mm | 402 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 529 mm | 537 mm | 554 mm | 566 mm | 580 mm | 594 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 440 mm | 473 mm | 500 mm | 525 mm | 555 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.8 ° | 71 ° | 71.9 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.8 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 130 mm | 143 mm | 163 mm | 190 mm | 213 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 427 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 mm | 1012 mm | 1012 mm | 1019 mm | 1033 mm | 1044 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Standover Height | 717 mm | 739 mm | 766 mm | 788 mm | 815 mm | 842 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 163 cm | 169 cm | 175 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 158 cm | 171 cm | 178 cm | 181 cm | 189 cm | 196 cm |
Model Overview
Men’s Diverge E5 Elite is part of the Specialized Diverge model. Specialized launched 115 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Diverge bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Women’s Diverge E5 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1100$. Specialized Men’s S-Works Diverge 2018 on the other hand costs 9000$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Gravel bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Gravel bike is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Specialized Men’s Diverge E5 Elite price was 1400$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Men’s Diverge E5 Elite price is 75.86% lower than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Men’s Diverge E5 Elite components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Men’s Diverge E5 Elite 2018, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Men’s Diverge E5 Elite has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
There are 6 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 152 cm – 196 cm (4.99 ft – 6.43 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.