r/DivergeGravelBikes
Paint bubbling around SWAT mounting holes on a 6-month-old Diverge 4
Comprei esta Specialized Diverge 4 Alloy nova em janeiro e acabei de notar bolhas na pintura ao redor da área do SWAT.
As bolhas mais graves estão em torno de um dos furos de montagem, mas, após uma inspeção minuciosa, todos os quatro furos de montagem do SWAT apresentam algum grau de deterioração da pintura nas bordas.
A bicicleta foi usada na chuva e em eventos de cascalho molhado e lavada normalmente, sem lavadora de alta pressão. Eu não costumava remover o conjunto do SWAT para secar a parte interna, mas também não encontrei nada no manual que exigisse isso após a chuva ou lavagem.
Isso parece corrosão sob a pintura ou um defeito na pintura/revestimento ao redor dos furos de montagem? Alguém já teve algo semelhante coberto pela garantia da Specialized?
A bicicleta tem apenas 6 meses e estou levando-a à loja para solicitar a garantia.
u/Comprehensive_Goat79 — 3 days ago
Thoughts on damage.
Looking at buying. Noticed this damage. Seems to have fallen over. No other scratches or damage on bike. The “wrinkle” under the paint is what concerns me.
u/LadyBait20 — 4 days ago
Can I go fast on roads?
I've just tried a diverge sport carbon (2022) with sram apex, my concern about it is will I be able to go fast on roads, can anyone reassure me/ advise?
Thanks!
u/AshamedMousse711 — 5 days ago
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New “Shoes”
My baby got back from the LBS with her new wheels and tires. I broke a spoke on the OEM wheels (Axis) and was considering upgrading anyway.
Now if the heat index would come down, I could go out and try them!
u/NerdyComfort-78 — 5 days ago
Help - Confused which Diverge 4 model to get
It’s down to these two models:
€1840 - base Diverge 4 Alloy that comes with 1x11 10-51T Shimano CUES
€2320 - Diverge 4 Comp Alloy for that comes with SRAM Apex/Eagle hybrid groupset and better DTSwiss G540 wheels
This is my first ‘nice’ bike but still a beginner.
The Comp model has the better spec and possibilities of simpler upgrades to the groupset is it worth the €500 extra?
u/h2tcrz1s — 6 days ago
Specialized Diverge 4 Sport Alloy
Where should I start with upgrades and accessories?
u/ColoradoTriathlete — 7 days ago
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NBD. Will be seen on the streets and trails of Toronto!
u/man-with-no-plan — 5 days ago
Elite E5 Tire Upgrade Recs?
Hey ya'll. I recently upgraded the stock Axis wheelset on my Elite E5 to Roval Terra Cs. Now I'm looking at upgrading the stock Pathfinder 38mm tires to something wider and more gravel-specific, i.e. no smooth middle strip, 45-47mm.
I ride tubes, please don't try to convince me otherwise. I typically only ride in dry conditions, but it's not uncommon to encounter some wet and buttery stuff here in the Pacific Northwest. I don't race and am not particularly concerned about high-performance in terms of speed. Just looking for a dependable all-rounder that is puncture-resistant, offers decent traction, and won't break the bank!
What recommendations do you have?
u/gossipjogger — 6 days ago
Bluetooth mod. 🎶
Now that summer is here I have been taking the speaker out on casual rides with friends for a little there music.
Haven't really found a good solution to carry it. In the back pocket of the Jersey it is pointed towards the person behind.
I found a 3d print file that perfectly fits my speaker, and had my sister make me one out of TPU.
PS I am a very responsible Bluetooth speaker operator, and will be 100% sure to play respectful music, at respectful volume for whatever the situation is.
This is mostly for riding in desolate areas where we are not subjecting anyone to our musical tastes.
u/mellofello808 — 8 days ago
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My Turn! NBD in Sunny Scotland
Really happy with it so far! Been doing a combo of gravel and road and it’s been super smooth on everything.
Looking to improve the toolkit now that I’ve got the internal storage. Maybe a Topeak Rocket Ratchet and a digital inflator. Be interested to know what everyone else’s tool kit looks like, especially if it’s all contained in the swat pod.
u/BarelakedNadies — 9 days ago
Brake upgrades
I have a base E5 2025 Diverge and I feel like the mechanical disc brakes are lacking. What are some upgrades that I can do? I don't need to go faster, and I just use this bike occasionally as a form of exchange, so budget friendly would be good. Maybe something in the $70-150 range for front/rear?
u/Relative_Setting_199 — 8 days ago
Is it still worth buying the diverse 2024/5 sport carbon as a new bike?
I’m getting the previous gen for €2100 versus the same cost for a 2026 diverge 4 alloy comp.
The 2022 version comes with the older Pathfinder tires, no UDH, GRX2x12 but surely lighter!
The 2026 model comes with the newer tracer tires, UDH and a hybrid SRAM Apex Eagle cassette group set.
Any thoughts or recommendations?
u/h2tcrz1s — 8 days ago
Finally a real dusting.
Okay, after several weeks of adult obligations, we finally get some alone time. Our first 50 mile day!
u/Grand-Bee-8856 — 10 days ago
Diverge 4 comp alloy- road setup (new bike day)
Today was the day I finally got my first gravel bike. It is mainly for my work way across bumpy roads and a little off-road / park tracks. Therefore, my local bike partner assembled a light system, mudguards and a quick rack for my bicyce bag.
What do you think and what upgrades / optimisations could you suggest?
u/R-Steele8 — 11 days ago
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Zipp Xplr S on Diverge E5
Changement des roues aluminium d’origine par des Zipp 303 XPLR S.
Pour ceux qui voudrait faire la modification :
- l’entretoise de 4,5mm est déjà montée sur la roue, pas besoin d’en acheter une. La cassette 8V se monte sans problème sur le corps de roue libre Shimano HDR 11V mais il faut l’entretoise. Prévoir une clé à cassette pour la démonter la remonter, idem pour le disque.
- pour la partie disque : il faut soit changer les disques 160mm par des center locks ou prévoir un adapteur disque 6 vis à center lock
La différence de confort est impressionnante, je roule à 2 bar, ce n’est plus le même vélo !
Roues bien rigide pour les relances et pour maintenir sa vitesse. Corps de roue libre pas trop bruyant et agréable.
La largeur de 32mm absorbe bien les chocs
Pneu Rhombus Pro Specialized en 42mm. (Je n’ai pas mesuré si c’était plus avec les zipp). Sram parle de 3-4mm en plus mais il y’a encore du dégagement AV/AR donc on pourrait imaginer du 45mm. (Max 47mm sur ce modèle 2021)
u/LeTopheur — 11 days ago
Backup Tube for Div 4 Sports Alloy
Hello!
Posting for the first time in this group! I got my Diverge 4 Sports Alloy a couple of months back and I was wondering what can I purchase as a spare tube ?
ELI5 would be appreciated as to what to look for and where.
u/Illustrious-Hurry-59 — 11 days ago
Bike Crash/Future Shock
Hi everyone,
I was in a pretty bad crash on the road and I’m trying to understand what might have happened so that I take better caution in the future. I was riding on road heading back from some off-road trails, on a somewhat prolonged stretch of downhill so I definitely gathered some speed. At the end of the downhill stretch is a rounded concrete speed bump which I routinely bunny hop but for whatever reason I crashed and it all happened so fast that I don’t know if it was the front or back wheel etc..
The Diverge is new to me so I’m wondering if there’s something about its future shock mechanics that I haven’t grasped, whether it’s possible that when the front tire made contact with the speed bump that too much downward force went into the head tube that it flipped the bike. The other thing that could have happened is that I was launched when the back tire went over the speed bump.
Unfortunately for me, none of this felt dangerous/risky at the time but clearly something wasn’t right. Should the future shock be locked when riding on road or for any downhills/descents? Needless to say, I’ll also be feathering the brakes more. Luckily the damage to the bike doesn’t look too bad.
u/venus_as_a_boy — 11 days ago
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New bike day!
Very happy to join Diverge clan. Looking for budget friendly upgrade suggestions for my 2023 E5 base model. I’ll be using it for some road riding but mainly gravel rides.
u/Ok_Sea_943 — 13 days ago
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Day one of the Great Allegheny Passage
We're in Rockwood now, after our start a few days ago. We're taking it slow with my 11 year old on the ride with us. On our way home in Northern Virginia from Pittsburgh. This is Point State Park on our first day.
u/charitytowin — 13 days ago