SPECIALIZED DIVERGE E5 EXPERT EVO 2021 (medium)

IMTB only pricing. $1700

Life has changed and with limited ride time available it's time for me to thin the herd. I'll probably be listing a couple other bikes soon also. Likely just gonna put gears back on my Pivot Les and call it my road & gravel bike then do down country ish 29er.

I tried a drop bar gravel bike first and just didn't get along with it. This has 750mm wide flat bars with a short dropper and familiar parts and is much more MTB'er friendly.

I bought it new and have ridden it roughly 600 miles. It is in perfect condition and I don't think there's a scratch or blemish on it. Needs nothing but a good home. 100 percent completely bone stock other than being setup tubeless.


First the Specialized sales pitch...

SPECIALIZED® DIVERGE E5 EXPERT EVO
DESCRIPTION:

This thing called 'gravel riding' is still evolving, still being defined. What's next? Hop on the new Diverge Expert EVO and you tell us. It's designed to get aggressive, to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible on a gravel bike. With flat bars and geometry even more progressive then the new drop bar Diverge you better hang onto your flannel. We've significantly increased the reach, slackened the head tube and lowered the bottom bracket, to put you 'in' the bike for a super planted feeling. From sending technical single track to ripping flowing fire road descents, if you're looking for a partner to take your gravel riding to new levels, nothing's faster, more fun, or rowdier than the Diverge EVO.

With a Premium E5 Aluminum frame and our latest Future Shock 2.0 with an adjustable hydraulic damper offering 20mm of travel, the Diverge Expert E5 is uniquely qualified to tackle aggressive trails at high speed. The bike's build is MTB inspired, with Shimano XT 1x12 and extra stopping power thanks to Magura MT4 brakes. An X-Fusion Manic dropper post is standard, as well as our latest gravel tire designed for incredible traction, the new Rhombus 42mm, on DT Swiss G540 alloy wheels.

• Our Premium E5 Aluminum frame provides a stiff, light, and durable platform. When mated to our full carbon FACT fork, the Diverge EVO becomes a light, lively and versatile bike ready to tackle the most technical gravel and dirt as aggressively as you could wish.
• Speed, control and confidence - Future Shock 2.0 is the ultimate technology for the gravel rider. With 20mm of axial compliance and a hydraulic damper, Future Shock 2.0 suspends the rider not the bike. This keeps you confident and in control, able to keep the power down and stay off the brakes over rough dirt roads and in thick loose gravel, all while keeping your hands, arms and neck fresh. Since Future Shock 2.0’s damper is adjustable, you’ll be ready for the rough stuff and efficient on smooth pavement.
• With the Diverge EVO, we took our new progressive gravel geometry to new levels. We’ve lengthened the frame 30mm over a drop bar Diverge (Size Medium), lowered the bottom bracket and slackened the head tube. This gives the Diverge EVO more confidence over technical terrain while keeping the cockpit comfortable with flat bars. It also allows for a short stem to make all that stability feel nimble and quick at the bars.

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Specs...

 

One of my coworkers is looking for something like this. I won’t see him till Tuesday, but he is looking to buy soon.

 

Have a buddy in Bako that I'm way passed due to go visit. I could deliver if interested.

 

I passed the info to someone to get it to him. He really wants a Diverge but nothing is really available. Will let you know.

 

Bump... Price drop

Wasn't expecting this box to show up quite so fast.

 

Sweet….I see you bought a Peleton

 

No batteries required.

 

Just a plug for the wall!

 

Is it a bike that likes rocks, or avoids them in favor of coffee shops?

 

Likes rocks.

 

Ok... Come on! Spill the beans!

 

It’s black.

 

I know what it is! It's a secret!

 

I have three main bikes, and they're all black. Much easier to accessorize that way...

 

The plan is narrow it down to just two black bikes. I should probably focus on the narrowing down thing before buying another bike but that’s not how I roll.

 

Anyways here's a pic of the new ride...

 

You already know what it looks like Mr Johnny Green Jeans...

 

Man that's great resolution ..... Maybe time to upgrade your phone.












Or not.

 

Hmmmm, high shock mount. Separate rear triangle. If I didn't know any better, I'd say he bought a lone Ranger. But a Ranger isn't really a rock muncher.

 

Good eye...It is compared to the hardtails I've been riding. For me and where I'm at in life it'll be plenty of bike to do anything I have the gonads to do. Last time I had a big bike it spit me off all the time and my head still ain't right from that...

 

Yeah - I remember that. Probably better than you do!

Congrats. Seems like a number of you fellas be goin' Revel these days. I'm flattered - cuz I know it's all because you want to be like me. Pretty soon, you won't ride at all!

Revel Roll Call!
@UPSed - Ranger
@mike - Ranger (he gone though)
@Voodoo Tom - Ranger
@evdog - Rail
@HBkites - Rascal
@herzalot - Rail - mullet
...and about two more I can't recall right now, including someone who just bought a Rail 29.

Oh yeah - it was the now-improperly-named @RIGID

I think that outnumbers the Hightower craze of 2018-19, but probably not the Santa Cruz' writ large.

 

We would have to compare Strava’s to see who rides less these days. I might have you beat .

 

Ooh! Can I play!?

 

Did you this bike yet?

 

I still have it. It’s at my shop in Valencia.

 

How late are you usually around there, is it still at the shop

 

Hey Pat , good to see you posting!!

 

I should have posted a while ago but this is no longer for sale. Not gonna elaborate other than to say I probably did something stupid...

 

Did you get a proper gravel bike with drop bars?