"Maybe it's because I like the I'm cooler than you' buzz of niche brands, or maybe it's just because of the size of Specialized even in relation to other mainstream brands, but I've overlooked the Diverge more or less since its inception when considering the best gravel bikes. It filled a place in my head as The Default Choice. Competent, but vanilla."
"Whatever my previous opinions on the Diverge, having never thrown a leg over one in anger, I'm more than happy to admit that I was, mostly, mistaken. I still think it's perhaps an uninteresting choice from a conversational standpoint if you were to ask someone what their favourite gravel bike is, but it is very, very good. Having ridden a lot of do-it-all gravel bikes that ride like road bikes, it has been refreshing to ride something clearly optimised for the rough stuff."
The Specialized Diverge 4 Expert weighs 8.9kg and is offered in multiple price points and sizes, fitted with Roval Terra Carbon wheels (25mm internal) and a SRAM Rival XPLR groupset. The Diverge is optimized for rough terrain, trading some on-road liveliness for greater comfort and control on moderately rough ground. The bike accommodates wide tyres and looks striking with 2.25" rubber, though full clearance is limited at the rear and 2.25" fits more easily in the fork on dry courses. Component and build choices deliver reliable, off-road-focused, do-it-all performance.
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