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2022 Specialized Diverge E5 · 2018 Specialized Diverge E5

Specification2022 Specialized Diverge E52018 Specialized Diverge E5
Overview
Model year20222018
BrandSpecializedSpecialized
ModelDiverge E5Diverge E5
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900004251900003560
Original MSRP$1,300.00$1,100.00
ColorsSatin Brassy Yellow/Black/Chrome/Clean; Satin Smoke/Cool Grey/Chrome/Clean; Gloss Cast Battleship/Silver Dust/Chrome/WildGloss Candy Red/Tarmac Black
Sizes44; 49; 52; 54; 56; 58; 6148; 52; 54; 56; 58; 61
Frameset
Frame constructionSpecialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount discSpecialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Open Road Geometry, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkFACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount discSpecialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle
Fork materialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano Claris 2000, 8-speedShimano Claris 2000, 8-speed
Front derailleurShimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-onShimano Claris, braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Claris, 8-speedShimano Claris, long cage, 8-speed
CranksetShimano Claris FC-RS200; chainrings: 50/34TShimano RS200; chainrings: 46/34T
Bottom bracketShimano 68mm threadedThreaded
BB shell width68 mm—
CassetteSunRace, 8-speed, 11-34tSunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t
ChainKMC X8 w/ Missing Link™KMC X8, 8-speed w/ Missing Link™
Brakes
Brakes(F) Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc / (R) Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc(F) Tektro Mira, flat mount, mechanical disc / (R) Tektro Mira, flat mount, mechanical disc
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarSpecialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clampSpecialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
StemSpecialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree riseSpecialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
SaddleBody Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel railsBody Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm
SeatpostAlloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardwareAlloy, 2-bolt clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Wheels & tires
Wheels(F) AXIS Elite Disc / (R) AXIS Elite Disc(F) Axis Sport Disc / (R) Axis Sport Disc
Front tireSpecialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38cEspoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm
Rear tireSpecialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38cEspoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm
Drivetrain
Pedals—Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2022 Specialized Diverge E52018 Specialized Diverge E5
Selected size / position5454
Reach383 mm378 mm
Stack578 mm577 mm
Effective top tube554 mm549 mm
Head-tube angle71.25°71.9°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat tube470 mm473 mm
Head tube155 mm143 mm
Chainstay / rear center432 mm424 mm
Wheelbase1035 mm1007 mm
Bottom-bracket drop80 mm85 mm
Bottom-bracket height270 mm265 mm
Standover height763 mm761 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm50 mm
Front center615 mm600 mm
Trail61 mm58 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 28, 2026.