I was looking for a bike that I could ride on gravel/off-road and double up as a winter road bike when conditions are not best suited to my road bike. The Specialized Diverge E5 Elite Disc Gravel Bike 2022 exceeded expectations in terms of its stability off road, through mud and hard packed very uneven surfaces, and woodland trails and bridle paths. On the road, riding with club the social group, the bike set up puts you at little disadvantage, except as you would expect on long flat stretches. As a mid entry gravel bike the GRX 400 10 speed and group set is more than capable for winter and trail riding in the UK - the tyre clearance range, up to 47mm and standard O/E 38mm tyres are a good compromise for mixed road/off-road use. Only thing I would have liked as O/E would have been flared drop bars. The bike is equipped with shallow drops but somewhat narrow width for the purpose. Not a major draw back and as stated the stability of the ride is excellent. As an occasional off-roader this bike fits the budget and is a fun ride.
Product Details
Specialized Diverge E5 Elite Disc Gravel Bike 2022
The Specialized Diverge E5 Elite Disc Gravel Bike partners a light, lively and robust aluminium frame with a full carbon fork to guarantee an energetic, positive ride experience when tackling fast rides across the trails. The longer and slacker geometry places the rider in a comfortable and composed position, while generous clearance for broad tyres, whether using 700c or 650b sized wheels, grants the opportunity for heightened traction and control on rougher tracks.
Luggage rack, bottle and nutrition bag mounting points situated across the frameset are a great help during the longest trips, and mudguard attachment bosses mean that complete weather protection is possible when the heavens open. Strong wheels manage the harshest surfaces with aplomb and are propelled by a wide-ranging, crisp-shifting Shimano 2x10-speed gear configuration. Hydraulic disc brakes are enlisted for the stopping duties and carry these out with power and control in all conditions.
Highlights
- A perfect steed for off-road adventures, bikepacking trips or gravel racing
- The premium E5 alloy frame is stiff, light and durable
- Lightweight and compliant full carbon fork
- The geometry is longer and slacker for more stability, composure and comfort off-road
- Generous tyre clearance accommodates up to 700c x 47mm or 650b x 2.1" tyres
- The extra tyre clearance is afforded by using a solid machined alloy driveside chainstay as opposed to a kinked, fragile dropped design
- Luggage rack mounts, fork and top tube mounts facilitate the longest adventures
- Mudguard mounts offer the option of full protection in bad weather
- Light but robust wheels guarantee a lively and reliable ride
- Shimano GRX RX400 2x10-speed gears shift flawlessly amongst a wide range of ratios
- Hydraulic disc brakes stop with power and control in all weather conditions
Features
- Frame: Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminium, BSA threaded bottom bracket, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano 68mm threaded
- Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
- Handlebar: Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
- Bar Tape: Specialized S-Wrap
- Front Brake: Shimano GRX 810, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake: Shimano GRX 810, hydraulic disc
- Brake Levers: Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic
- Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano GRX RX400, 2x10-speed
- Chain: KMC X10, 10-speed with reusable Missing Link
- Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t
- Crankset: Shimano GRX RX600
- Front Wheel: AXIS Elite Disc, 700c
- Rear Wheel: AXIS Elite Disc, 700c
- Front Tyre: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, clincher
- Rear Tyre: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, clincher
- Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Bridge, steel rails
- Seatpost: Specialized Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
- Pedals: Available to be purchased separately
Highlights
- A perfect steed for off-road adventures, bikepacking trips or gravel racing
- The premium E5 alloy frame is stiff, light and durable
- Lightweight and compliant full carbon fork
- The geometry is longer and slacker for more stability, composure and comfort off-road
- Generous tyre clearance accommodates up to 700c x 47mm or 650b x 2.1" tyres
- The extra tyre clearance is afforded by using a solid machined alloy driveside chainstay as opposed to a kinked, fragile dropped design
- Luggage rack mounts, fork and top tube mounts facilitate the longest adventures
- Mudguard mounts offer the option of full protection in bad weather
- Light but robust wheels guarantee a lively and reliable ride
- Shimano GRX RX400 2x10-speed gears shift flawlessly amongst a wide range of ratios
- Hydraulic disc brakes stop with power and control in all weather conditions
Specifications
- Model
- Diverge E5 Elite
- Bottom Bracket [Maker]
- Shimano
- Bottom Bracket Standard
- BSA
- Brakes [Kind]
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brakes [Maker]
- Shimano
- Brakes [Model]
- GRX 810
- Cassette [Gearing]
- 11-36
- Cassette [Maker]
- Shimano
- Cassette [Model]
- CS-HG50-10
- Chain [Maker]
- KMC
- Chain [Model]
- X10
- Chainring [Gearing]
- 46–30
- Crank [Maker]
- Shimano
- Crank [Model]
- GRX RX600
- E-Bike
- No
- Family
- Diverge
- FD [Maker]
- Shimano
- FD [Model]
- GRX RX400
- Fenders Mounts
- Yes
- Fork [Axle Type]
- 12x100mm Thru-Axle
- Fork [Brake Type]
- Disc
- Fork [Maker]
- Specialized
- Fork [Material]
- Carbon
- Fork [Model]
- FACT Carbon
- Fork [Wheel Size]
- 700c
- Frame [Hanger Standard]
- Brand-Specific
- Frame [Material]
- Aluminium
- Frameset
- No
- Gearing [Configuration]
- 2x
- Gearing [Kind]
- Conventional
- Gender
- Unisex
- Handlebar [Kind]
- Drop
- Handlebar [Maker]
- Specialized
- Handlebar [Material]
- Aluminium
- Handlebar [Shape]
- Shallow Drop
- Rack Mounts
- Yes
- RD [Maker]
- Shimano
- RD [Model]
- GRX RX400
- Saddle [Maker]
- Specialized
- Saddle [Material]
- Steel
- Seatpost [Diameter]
- 27.2
- Seatpost [Kind]
- Rigid
- Seatpost [Maker]
- Specialized
- Seatpost [Material]
- Aluminium
- Shifters [Maker]
- Shimano
- Shifters [Model]
- GRX RX400
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Stem [Clamp Diameter]
- 31.8
- Stem [Maker]
- Specialized
- Stem [Material]
- Aluminium
- Suspension Configuration
- Rigid
- Tires [Maker]
- Specialized
- Wheels [Configuration]
- Front+Rear
- Wheels [Kinds]
- Clincher
- Wheelset [Maker]
- Specialized
- Wheelset [Material]
- Aluminium
- Wheelset [Model]
- AXIS Elite Disc
- Product code
- 1492034 / 54295572578650
Size Guide
| — | 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height (cm) | <158 | 158 - 163 | 163 - 170 | 170 - 178 | 175 - 180 | 180 - 188 | 188 - 196 |
| Rider Height (ft. in.) | <5'2" | 5'2" - 5'4" | 5'4" - 5'7" | 5'7" - 5'10" | 5'9" - 5'11" | 5'11" - 6'2" | 6'2" - 6'5" |
| Seat Tube (ctr-top) | 363 | 390 | 430 | 470 | 500 | 530 | 560 |
| Seat Tube (ctr-ctr) | - | - | - | - | - | - | — |
| Effective Top Tube | 504 | 521 | 538 | 554 | 570 | 584 | 598 |
| Actual Top Tube | - | - | - | - | - | - | — |
| Seat Angle (°) | 74.5° | 74° | 73.75° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 69.5° | 70° | 70.5° | 71.25° | 71.75° | 71.75° | 71.75° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 125 | 140 | 155 | 175 | 195 | 213 |
| Fork Rake | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Chainstay Length | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 1017 | 1027 | 1035 | 1046 | 1061 | 1076 |
| Stack | 529 | 545 | 561 | 578 | 599 | 618 | 635 |
| Reach | 357 | 365 | 374 | 383 | 392 | 401 | 410 |
*All measurements in mm unless otherwise stated
Reviews
This bike was bought as a durable all round road and light gravel/ off road tool. It has performed perfectly straight out of the box and was very easy to assemble with the excellent tools supplied free. The ride is stable and comfortable with an outstanding range of gears.
Shipping & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days and typically arrive 1-2 working days later.
Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is £3.50.
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About Specialized
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Founded in California in 1974, Specialized began with a simple promise: serious riders deserve serious gear. Half a century later, the brand still funds its own wind tunnel, builds its own carbon, and tests every bike with the world's best so that you ride your own best.
The first production mountain bike. The first cycling-specific shoes. FACT carbon, the Win Tunnel, S-Works. Specialized has a habit of building the things the rest of cycling ends up copying.
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