Specialized Diverge E5 Sport Weight
The latest specialized diverge is very impressive to ride.
Specialized diverge e5 sport weight. Even its 10 29kg weight does little to dampen the fun. The flat bar diverge evo has also been released. The e5 aluminium models sit below the carbon models. The base model is the diverge e5 which retails for 1 100.
The latest version of specialized s diverge comp e5 is a very capable gravel racer that works well on the road too. The 2018 specialized diverge e5 sport the diverge e5 sport uses the same wheels and brakes as the elite however it s a bit cheaper due to the shimano sora 9 speed groupset. At 10 05kg 22 15 the diverge is carrying a bit of weight compared to the similarly priced grail the cf sl 7 0 and you notice it on the climbs. The 2019 specialized diverge e5 elite.
Despite its low price it s still using the same praxis alba cranks featured on every diverge up to us 3000 this helps to achieve a 1 1 ratio that measures out to be 26 8 gear inches in the smallest gear. It comes with a 2x 8 speed shimano claris drivetrain tektro mechanical disc brakes and a specialized axis sport wheelset. Total weight is 9 80kg 21 6lbs in size 54cm. All diverge aluminium models come with 30mm wide tyres presumedly so that they can be marketed as capable road bikes too.
It s packed with all the same technologies as its pricier cousins only its spec places an emphasis on reliable performance not components so flashy you ll be eating nothing but top ramen for months. The 1 000 specialized diverge e5 sport brings the us company s latest adventure and gravel bike design down to an attractive price point and produces a package that works well in a multitude of uses. The axis sport disc wheels aren t massively heavy and don t hamper the ability of the bike at all. With a completely redesigned frame the new diverge is more capable than ever.
The wheels and tyres are both out of specialized s parts bin. With the diverge sport you ll be prepared for anything from smooth tarmac to the loosest roughest tracks out there. Buy specialized diverge e5 2018 adventure road bike from 639 00. Price match home delivery click collect from stores nationwide.
The diverge comp e5 is the only aluminium model available in the xxl 64cm size and can be purchased for us 1900. Spesh believes the sweetspot in terms of tyres for mixed terrain riding on. The e5 elite is the middle of the range at 1 600 with a 2x 10.