The Specialized Diverge 4 is the brand’s latest refresh of its flagship gravel bike. Featuring a hydraulically damped internal suspension system, clearance for 2.2″ tires, and a fresh seatpost design, the all-new Diverge is built for racing rough roads. For more, read on below…

The new Specialized Diverge 4 has been updated and hosts a variety of changes from the last iteration of the brand’s flagship gravel offering. With more tire clearance than ever before, a hydraulic suspension system located within the headset, downtube storage with a simplified closure system and a larger opening, a new seatpost design said to reduce rough vibrations, and, of course, UDH compatibility, the Diverge 4 is a gravel bike for the modern era. Carrying over from the last Diverge, the new Future Shock 3.0, Specialized’s own gravel suspension system, is now hydraulically damped and has 20mm of travel all contained within the headset. According to Specialized, their new suspension design results in a 53 percent reduction in peak impact and up to 11 watts of energy savings.

Specialized Diverge 4
  • Specialized Diverge 4
  • Specialized Diverge 4

Their new seatpost design is also full of interesting claims, as the sub-200-gram post is said to deflect up to 18mm when riding over rough terrain. Dubbed “vector compliance,” this allegedly helps absorb vibrations while keeping the rider in a comfortable and efficient position. Specialized has also redesigned their internal storage system, SWAT, and made it available on both carbon and alloy bike models. Capable of fitting a SWAT jacket, two tubes, tire plug kit, tire levers, patches, a multi-tool, two C02s or mini pump, car keys, and six gels, this internal storage system is said to be five percent larger than the prior version found on the Diverge 3. The SWAT storage system on the alloy version of the new Diverge also makes it the first ever alloy frame with an internal storage system.

  • Specialized Diverge 4
  • Specialized Diverge 4
Specialized Diverge 4
  • Specialized Diverge 4
  • Specialized Diverge 4
  • Specialized Diverge 4

The Specialized Diverge 4’s geometry has also been tweaked to allow for a variety of improvements. Shorter stems should fit better due to the longer reach, a slackened headtube and longer chainstays allows for greater stability at higher speeds, and the Diverge for also features a lower bottom bracket.

Specialized Diverge 4 Geo

Size 49 52 54 56 58 61
TT Length 521 537 556 575 593 613
Reach 365 374 387 400 412 425
Wheelbase 1019 1031 1041 1060 1081 1102
CS Length 430 430 430 430 430 430
ST Angle 74.5 74 74 74 74 74
ST Length 400 430 470 500 530 560
HT Angle 70 70.5 71 71 71 71
HT Length 90 104 116 135 161 187
Fork Length 391 391 391 391 391 391
BB Drop 85 85 85 85 85 85
Stack 563 578 592 610 634 659
Specialized Diverge 4
  • Specialized Diverge 4
  • Specialized Diverge 4

The new Diverge comes in a variety of build kits with the alloy version offering a more approachable entry point. The top spec of this new gravel bike is the PRO LTD version that has a SRAM Red AXS groupset, hydraulic brakes, and Roval carbon wheels for $10,500. The most affordable version of the new Specialized Diverge is the E5 Sport model, equipped with Shimano CUES, hydraulic brakes, and AXIS Elite disc wheels for $2,100. There are a variety of options available from Specialized that run the range in between those two price points, but it’s good to see such a large brand offer an attainable price for a complete bike with hydraulic brakes and a brand-name groupset.

For more on the Specialized Diverge 4, visit Specialized.com.

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