![]() However the women’s version comes in smaller sizes and different colours with short cranks, narrower bars, short stems and a women’s specific saddle. Interestingly Specialized – a pioneer of women’s specific bikes – has decided to keep both the male and female geometries the same. Specialized says these geometry changes to the Diverge make it a much more stable and confidence-inspiring ride. ![]() Rather, the Specialized Diverge steps away from the cyclo-cross style geometry, which typically features a high bottom bracket and shorter wheelbase for agile rides, and instead uses uses 'open road geometry', lowering the BB by 10mm and lengthening the wheelbase. With its off road capabilities and drop handlebars it would be easy to categorise the Diverge as a cyclo-cross bike, but Specialized is keen to stress that that's where the similarity ends. The frame is constructed using Specialized's own FACT9 carbon, which is a grade or two down from what you find on the range-topping S-Works model, but is still highly regarded and used across the Specialized ranges. And although Specialized says that this category keeps on evolving, the needs for the riders stay the same: comfort, capability, versatility and the ability to give the rider confidence are key attributes that this bike adheres to.īut how does this translate to UK riding? Specialized Diverge Comp frame This is because the gravel category is one of the fastest emerging disciplines within the cycling world, coming along in leaps and bounds in America over the last four or so years according to Specialized.
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