Specialized Diverge STR Expert 2023 Carbon Gravel Bike
Specialized Diverge STR Expert 2023 Carbon Gravel Bike
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The Details
The Specialized Diverge has been reimagined in this latest STR version of the classic gravel bike. This latest version includes Futureshock suspension at both the front and the rear of the bike, with the latter being the key technological advancement. The rear Futureshock setup allows for 30mm of travel at the rear of the bike, with hydraulic dampening controls in place to eliminate 'pedal-bob' meaning that the Diverge STR still maintains pedalling efficiency. The shock technology has been designed under the principle that 'smoother is faster', and by keeping the rear wheel firmly planted on the track, the rider retains more control over the bike, more traction and better acceleration.
The Specialized Diverge STR Expert comes with a brilliant spec-list, including a SRAM Rival 1x12 groupset at the top of the component list; giving you a lightweight groupset and wide gear range with a smooth shifting performance that will help you conquer tall mountains and long rides. The SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes provide the rider with confidence-inspiring stopping power, allowing you to ride faster and more confidently off-road.
One particular highlight of the Diverge STR Expert is the tubeless ready Roval Terra C carbon fibre wheels, which keep the overall weight down while improving overall efficiency and acceleration performance. All in all, the Specialized 2023 Diverge STR Expert is an impressively specc'd gravel bike, that lays it's focus solely on offering the rider a smooth, controlled ride with high quality components to finish and already fantastic bike.
- SRAM Rival groupset and disc brakes
- Roval Terra C carbon wheels
- Futureshock 2.0
Our Verdict
The all new Specialized Diverge STR Expert features carbon wheels and a SRAM Rival groupset for a smooth, confidence-inspiring ride.
Industry Reviews
It’s a fascinating piece of design that goes that bit further to bridging the road–MTB divide, and early indications are that its approach to rider comfort works well in the real world..
The good part of this system is that the bike remains very calm underneath you. I didn’t feel as though I was being bounced from rock to rock.
Following the trend of turning gravel bikes into increasingly more capable, suspended steeds, the all-new Specialized Diverge has gotten a major make-over! The Diverge STR — unveiled today— now features both front and rear Future Shock suspension. .
Does 30mm of rear 'suspension' make all the difference for gravel riding?.
Key Specifications
- Frame - Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount
- Fork - Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount
- Shock - Future Shock 2.0
- Number of Gears - 12
- Shifters - SRAM Rival eTap AXS
- Chainset - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Chainrings - 40t
- Cassette - SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
- Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB BSA 68
- Pedals - Not included
- Rims - Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth,
- Front Hub - NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes
- Rear Hub - NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes
- Front Tyre - Tracer Pro 2BR, 700x42
- Rear Tyre - Tracer Pro 2BR, 700x42
- Front Brake - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Brake Levers - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS
- Handlebars - Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
- Grips - Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Stem - Future Stem, Comp
- Saddle - Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails
- Seatpost - S-Works Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset
- Post Clamp - Specialized Alloy, 33.3mm
- Manufacturers disclaimer - Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sizing Information
Specialized Gravel Bike Size Guide
The below Size Guide is relevant for the following Specialized Bikes: Diverge
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
| 4'8" - 5'0" | 142 - 152 | 44 |
| 5'0" - 5'4" | 152 - 163 | 48 |
| 5'2" - 5'4" | 158 - 163 | 50 |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | 163 - 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | 170 - 178 | 54 |
| 5'9" - 6'0" | 175 - 180 | 56 |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 | 61 |
| 6'5" - 6'9" | 196 - 205 | 64 |
Delivery
Standard Delivery - FREE on all bikes**
Bikes are given a full pre-delivery inspection and delivered 95% built, with only pedals to be fitted and handlebars to be adjusted. Sent via a 24 hour courier service in a best in sector bike cargo box with wheel braces and wrapped in 100% recyclable protective packaging to prevent damage during transit.
**Some off-shore locations and areas of Scotland may incur a surcharge of £39.99. Please check shipping cost before checking out, these areas may also have an extended lead time.
Premium Delivery - FREE on bikes over £3999*
Our Premium same-day bike delivery service is our quickest and best delivery service; once despatched, you'll receive your new bike later that same day with a personalised delivery slot to suit you. Your bike will come fully built and 100% ready to ride, with any accessories you've ordered fitted too. Our Customer Care team will call to arrange a delivery day and a personalised delivery slot to suit you. There are no middlemen or distribution centres - your new bike will come from Rutland Cycling, direct to your doorstep. Plus, there is minimal packaging to dispose of!
* Postcode exclusions apply, normally £99.
Click & collect - FREE on ALL bikes
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online, combined with an award-winning retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you - our stores are open 7 days a week. Best of all, the service is completely free.
Reviews
Your Questions Answered
The Specialized Diverge has been reimagined in this latest STR version of the classic gravel bike. This latest version includes Futureshock suspension at both the front and the rear of the bike, with the latter being the key technological advancement. The rear Futureshock setup allows for 30mm of travel at the rear of the bike, with hydraulic dampening controls in place to eliminate 'pedal-bob' meaning that the Diverge STR still maintains pedalling efficiency. The shock technology has been designed under the principle that 'smoother is faster', and by keeping the rear wheel firmly planted on the track, the rider retains more control over the bike, more traction and better acceleration.
The Specialized Diverge STR Expert comes with a brilliant spec-list, including a SRAM Rival 1x12 groupset at the top of the component list; giving you a lightweight groupset and wide gear range with a smooth shifting performance that will help you conquer tall mountains and long rides. The SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes provide the rider with confidence-inspiring stopping power, allowing you to ride faster and more confidently off-road.
One particular highlight of the Diverge STR Expert is the tubeless ready Roval Terra C carbon fibre wheels, which keep the overall weight down while improving overall efficiency and acceleration performance. All in all, the Specialized 2023 Diverge STR Expert is an impressively specc'd gravel bike, that lays it's focus solely on offering the rider a smooth, controlled ride with high quality components to finish and already fantastic bike.
- SRAM Rival groupset and disc brakes
- Roval Terra C carbon wheels
- Futureshock 2.0
- Frame - Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount
- Fork - Future Shock 2.0 w/ Damper, Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount
- Shock - Future Shock 2.0
- Number of Gears - 12
- Shifters - SRAM Rival eTap AXS
- Chainset - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Chainrings - 40t
- Cassette - SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
- Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB BSA 68
- Pedals - Not included
- Rims - Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth,
- Front Hub - NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes
- Rear Hub - NEW DT 370 Star Ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes
- Front Tyre - Tracer Pro 2BR, 700x42
- Rear Tyre - Tracer Pro 2BR, 700x42
- Front Brake - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
- Brake Levers - SRAM Rival eTAP AXS
- Handlebars - Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
- Grips - Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Stem - Future Stem, Comp
- Saddle - Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails
- Seatpost - S-Works Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset
- Post Clamp - Specialized Alloy, 33.3mm
- Manufacturers disclaimer - Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
The all new Specialized Diverge STR Expert features carbon wheels and a SRAM Rival groupset for a smooth, confidence-inspiring ride.
Sizing Information
Specialized Gravel Bike Size Guide
The below Size Guide is relevant for the following Specialized Bikes: Diverge
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
| 4'8" - 5'0" | 142 - 152 | 44 |
| 5'0" - 5'4" | 152 - 163 | 48 |
| 5'2" - 5'4" | 158 - 163 | 50 |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | 163 - 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | 170 - 178 | 54 |
| 5'9" - 6'0" | 175 - 180 | 56 |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 | 61 |
| 6'5" - 6'9" | 196 - 205 | 64 |
It’s a fascinating piece of design that goes that bit further to bridging the road–MTB divide, and early indications are that its approach to rider comfort works well in the real world..
The good part of this system is that the bike remains very calm underneath you. I didn’t feel as though I was being bounced from rock to rock.
Following the trend of turning gravel bikes into increasingly more capable, suspended steeds, the all-new Specialized Diverge has gotten a major make-over! The Diverge STR — unveiled today— now features both front and rear Future Shock suspension. .
Does 30mm of rear 'suspension' make all the difference for gravel riding?.
Standard Delivery - FREE on all bikes**
Bikes are given a full pre-delivery inspection and delivered 95% built, with only pedals to be fitted and handlebars to be adjusted. Sent via a 24 hour courier service in a best in sector bike cargo box with wheel braces and wrapped in 100% recyclable protective packaging to prevent damage during transit.
**Some off-shore locations and areas of Scotland may incur a surcharge of £39.99. Please check shipping cost before checking out, these areas may also have an extended lead time.
Premium Delivery - FREE on bikes over £3999*
Our Premium same-day bike delivery service is our quickest and best delivery service; once despatched, you'll receive your new bike later that same day with a personalised delivery slot to suit you. Your bike will come fully built and 100% ready to ride, with any accessories you've ordered fitted too. Our Customer Care team will call to arrange a delivery day and a personalised delivery slot to suit you. There are no middlemen or distribution centres - your new bike will come from Rutland Cycling, direct to your doorstep. Plus, there is minimal packaging to dispose of!
* Postcode exclusions apply, normally £99.
Click & collect - FREE on ALL bikes
Our Click & Collect service offers all the benefits of shopping online, combined with an award-winning retail experience in one of our stores. Simply order your items, select Click & Collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you - our stores are open 7 days a week. Best of all, the service is completely free.
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Available Finance Options
| Duration (months) | Interest Rate (p.a. fixed) | Monthly Payments | Amount of Credit | Total Repayable | Deferral period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 0 % APR | £1,250.00 | £7,500.00 | £7,500.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 months | 0 % APR | £625.00 | £7,500.00 | £7,500.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 months | 0 % APR | £312.50 | £7,500.00 | £7,500.00 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 0 % APR | £208.33 | £7,500.00 | £7,499.88 | 0.0 |
| 48 months | 0 % APR | £156.25 | £7,500.00 | £7,500.00 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 16.9 % APR | £280.30 | £7,500.00 | £10,090.80 | 6 |
| 12 months | 9.9 % APR | £657.56 | £7,500.00 | £7,890.72 | 0.0 |
| 24 months | 9.9 % APR | £344.30 | £7,500.00 | £8,263.20 | 0.0 |
| 36 months | 9.9 % APR | £240.18 | £7,500.00 | £8,646.48 | 0.0 |
| 48 months | 9.9 % APR | £188.36 | £7,500.00 | £9,041.28 | 0.0 |
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| 12 months 0% APR representative | 48 months 9.9% APR representativee | |
| Price | £999.00 | £1788.00 |
| Advance Payment | £100.00 | £0.00 |
| Amount of Credit | £899.00 | £1788.00 |
| Interest Rate | 0% p.a. fixed | 9.9% p.a. fixed |
| Respresentative | 0%APR | 9.9%APR |
| Total Term | 12 months | 48 months |
| Payment Holiday | 0 months | 0 months |
| Monthly payments | 12 x £74.91 | 48 x £44.91 |
| Total Amount Payable | £898.92 | £2,115.68 |