During the spring and early summer, I tested the Expert model on the roads, in the hills and in the mountains of the Bay Area to see if the innovative technology and curated build is worth the $6,700 ...

The Specialized Diverge STR's 'suspend the rider' approach yields amazing benefits without a few of the disadvantages of standard suspension. The post Upside-Down Suspension Cushions Rider, Not ...

During the leadup to Unbound Gravel 2025, eagle-eyed fans may have spotted what looks to be a brand-new Specialized Diverge, caked in Kansas mud and piloted by none other than Annika Langvad and ...

The Diverge STR frameset costs $6,000 USD, and all of the aforementioned models are available on the brand’s website. Take a look at the new bike in the gallery above.

Specialized uses the EVO moniker to highlight the more radical models, The Diverge EVO has a 30mm longer reach, slacker 70-degree head angle and a 75mm bottom bracket drop. These more extreme ...

The Diverge is also somewhat heavy when compared to top-end carbon competitors. My bike, a large 2021 Expert Carbon model, weighs about 22 pounds with pedals, bottle cages, and a Garmin device.