Specialized Diverge Expert 2018
If you re like us the last thing that you want is your bike holding you back from having the ride of your life.
Specialized diverge expert 2018. See the 2019 line of specialized crux carbon and e5 alloy cyclocross bikes here. The second generation diverge features a re designed frameset that eschews zertz. Coupled with the rock solid ultegra 11 speed build kit that provides a wide range of gearing. The diverge expert carbon is another 1x bike but it employs sram force 11 gearing to achieve a 1 1 climbing ratio 27 3 gear inches.
Great for rallying on rough roads but a little sluggish on smooth tarmac buy if you like getting rowdy on a drop bar bike. So i compromized and got the diverge expert. We offered our initial observations about the new crux and diverge in an earlier post and today we take a look at what riders can expect from the two specialized off road bikes. Meanwhile the high end fact 10r carbon frame and fork provide both efficiency and comfort for long adventures in the saddle.
Specialized has updated the diverge for 2018 with a deeper commitment to the bike s off road capabilities. 2018 specialized diverge expert the phrase smoother is faster has an all new meaning with the new 2018 specialized diverge expert. The 2018 specialized diverge expert in grey. With its unique bottom bracket height and front rake angle the diverge performs confidently and smoothly across any terrain.
Specialized diverge expert x1 review. Also i discovered that diverge is basically a roubaix with better tire clearance. The specialized diverge comp is going to be the biggest marmite bike of the year. If you see rough roads or flowy singletrack we want you to ride it not think that looks fun but i can t do it on this bike.
Was looking at 2019 models but expert becomes even more expensive 1500cad because of carbon wheels and more expensive crankset. The 9r carbon layup adds a little weight but you ll find it will be largely unnoticeable out on the road. With a fact 9r carbon frame that clears up to 42mm tires tubeless ready disc brakes and the vibration damping future shock this bike is ready for whatever the road less traveled has to throw at you. It s a totally bonkers bike on paper and its looks can be described as interesting at best.
Now you can get out there and not only explore new roads but. The diverge expert excels where the road ends. So 2018 it is. The 2018 specialized diverge expert in orange.