Specialized Diverge E5 Expert Evo Disc Gravel Bike

Specialized Diverge E5 Expert Evo Disc Gravel Bike 2023

Comprising a light and laterally stiff aluminium frame and a carbon fork, the Specialized Diverge E5 Expert Evo Disc Gravel Bike promotes a lively and inspiring ride when blasting across the trails or tackling a weekend of bikepacking. The fork’s steerer tube integrates the Future Shock 1.5 damping unit to add front-end plushness over the most rutted surfaces, and the longer and slacker geometry combines with the flat handlebar format to grant heightened stability and composure on technical tracks. In addition, tyre clearance for up to 700c x 47mm or 650b x 2.1” wide tyres gives the opportunity of the extra grip and compliance that broader rubber naturally affords, which is ideal for more extreme riding situations.

Robust but lightweight wheels are driven by smooth-shifting, wide-ranging SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed gears. Hydraulic disc brakes are tasked with the stopping duties and perform these with power and control in all weather. Multiple mounting points for luggage racks, bottles and mudguards are added, while a dropper post completes the build and gets the saddle out of the way on rapid, twisty descents.

Highlights

• A perfect steed for off-road blasts or bikepacking trips
• The premium E5 alloy frame is stiff, light and durable
• Lightweight and compliant full carbon fork
• An innovative Future Shock 1.5 steerer tube configuration effectively damps rough trails and tracks via its 20mm of travel
• 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
• SRAM GX Eagle 1x12-speed gears shift flawlessly amongst a wide range of ratios
• Hydraulic disc brakes stop with power and control in all weather conditions 
• A dropper post gets the saddle out of the way during fast and technical descents