r/DivergeGravelBikes

My first diverge. Upgraded from a steel no name bike. Couldnt be happier.

Posting to say hi to the community

Diverge sport carbon 2025 ❤️

My last bike was a 2011 trek hybrid that i stopped riding years ago. Bike obsessed friend got me hyped to bike again so I Bought this 61cm 2021 Diverge Carbon Base off of FB marketplace that the seller had upgraded.

Seller's Upgrades

-Hunt 35 carbon gravel wheelset

- SRAM Rival AXS shifters/brakes

- GX Eagle AXS wireless derailleur

- GX Eagle cassette

- SRAM Force cranks

-wolftooth 38t elliptical chainring

-tubeless 40mm wtb setup

My analysis:

No cracks,dull sounds etc,New chain, pads rotors etc.

Shifted very smoothly. I sprinted max effort (im like 264lb 6'5 ) no creaks or nothing. Delayed braking(needed brake bleed) gave me $150 off.

I think I got an amazing price on the bike but would like to know what more experienced people think a good price is? I paid $2700

I would also lile to know if there are any qol upgrades or accessories you would reccomend?

Upgrades I have already gotten since purchase:

- power mirror pro seat

- garmin edge 840

- good front & rear lights& mirror

- power mx-1 spd power meter pedals

- lake mx190 shoes

- gravelking x1 tires(spares for when wtbs giveout)

(I know its like a kid in a candy store. But i did get all these items well below retail price)

I’ve just finished a six day route from Madrid to Alicante. It is mostly gravel with some hiking on day five.
I have tracked my route and put some photos up and will edit a video showing the terrain.

I completely recommend this route if you have limited time, but want to see a diverse ecosystem with mostly pleasant weather.

https://www.komoot.com/collection/4357353/-madrid-to-alicante-via-puerto-de-mazarron-6-days?t_s=referral&t_cid=collection_share&t_ref_username=4730773076756

Tried a couple of top tube bags but this one from my old Grizl hits the spot. Also have the frame and handlebar bag.

And yeah, so far I’m loving my new Diverge.

That is all.

Three days of gravel trough the Netherlands.
Had a blast but quit one day early because it was way too cold to camp haha

Actually, it's New Bike Week, as I neglected to get a good photo when I picked it up a few days ago (already put 70 miles on it). Gave her a good wash today and got some photos.

Originally thought I wanted the Nebula Metallic color, but they were out of stock in my size (52). After seeing the Fjord Metallic in person, I realized that I like it even more. The photos on the Specialized website don't seem to do it justice (or maybe it's just a color that looks better in person than in photos).

Bought some 45 Terrenos for my 21 Carbon Sport. After wrestling with the install and mounting on the bike... it appears I have much more room! I think 50's would be even more aggressive. Thoughts?

Curiosity got the best of me and I took of the new 47mm Teravail Cannonballs and replaced them with the 2.1 Thunder Burts I had in my parts bin.
What can I say… More clearance in the back than in the front but I’m gonna leave them on.

I inflated both of the tires to 30psi and they are about 51mm on the Roval Terra C 25mm rims.

I‘m posting this because the listed max tire clearance should be 47mm but I think there’s enough clearance if you don’t ride in the mud.

Was a little hesitant to go so deep on the Diverge, but I am loving the look.

New Chinese brand that is priced very aggressively. The prices have crept up since I ordered, but I scored these under the equivalent Elite wheels. I prefer the more subtle branding on these.

Quality seems good, hub is loud, but they are relatively heavy and stiff.

After riding around for the past month on lighter 50mm wheels with 32mm P Zero RS race tires it was sluggish to go back to wide. However I missed the grip, and plush ride.

Looking forward to 50 miles tomorrow morning, and not being beat up at the end of it.