Specialized Diverge E5 Comp Review 2019
Venturing onto skinny tyres to test the specialized diverge e5 comp to see if it can take the gong for best commuter gravel whip for those dedicated mountain bikers.
Specialized diverge e5 comp review 2019. From the sport to the comp and onto the s works a super lightweight fact carbon frame is used. The new frame will comfortably fit up to 700x42mm. Last year i rode the entry level carbon fibre model diverge which has been discontinued for 2020 and a lot of what i said in that review holds true here for this comp e5 model. 99 spokes analyzes the build material and quality level of the frame fork wheelset groupset suspension system and more to estimate the overall spec level of each bike.
After all they share the same geometry and both come with the same future shock damping system plus there is very little to really differentiate between the ride quality of the carbon fibre frame and the aluminium. The new 2021 specialized diverge is here there are a number of cheaper diverges with aluminium and carbon frames but only the lofty s works model tops this comp. We wanted to ensure that your new diverge comp e5 rides comfortably shifts crisply and brakes smoothly for years to come so you ll find a shimano 105 11 speed groupset powerful hydraulic disc brakes our fan favorite power sport saddle and a durable axis sport disc wheelset that s been cased in our fast rolling 35mm roadsport tires with built in flat protection. This is the cheapest carbon model you can also get the sport for 2 750 comp 3 400 expert 4 250 and the s works.
The best value for performance bike in the range has got to be the diverge comp e5. With a completely redesigned frame the new diverge is more capable than ever. Specialized men s diverge 2019. The 2019 specialized diverge comp e5.
The e5 aluminium models sit below the carbon models. The base e5 through to the e5 comp feature the alloy e5 frame which is lightweight and comfortable yet stiff for excellent power transfer. The 2019 specialized diverge comp e5. You re still getting the 20mm future shock and shimano s midrange 105 11 speed groupset.
And with the constant goal to best meet your needs we took your number one request into account tyre clearance. Made for exploring new roads commuting to class and everything in between the diverge comp e5 redefines how many functions one bike can fulfill. The specialized diverge comp is a refocused machine and sidesteps away from the utility do it all bike to become more of a dedicated road to rough road bike firmly sitting in the gravel.