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Specialized Diverge 4 Expert

Build Shimano GRX Di2

Top of the rangeCarbon700cReleased in 2027
Specialized Diverge 4 Expert, side view

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert

gravel bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 1×12 drivetrain, top of the range equipment

Key specs

Model year
2027
Weight
9.38 kg
Frame
Carbon
Suspension
Hardtail
Fork model
Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm
Wheelset
700c · Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, 25.5mm depth
Drivetrain
1×12
Groupset
Shimano GRX Di2
Brake model
Shimano GRX BR-RX820, hydraulic disc
Seatpost
Rigid · Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

Spec sheet

Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.

Ride type

Ride type
Being updated
Suspension
Hardtail

Frame and fork

Frame
Carbon
Fork
Carbon
Max tyre clearance
50 mm
Axles
Thru-axles
Bottom bracket
Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Cable routing
Internal

Suspension

Fork model
Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm

Drivetrain

Groupset brand
Shimano
Groupset
Shimano GRX Di2
Shifting
Electronic, wired
Chainrings
1
Gears at the back
12
Chainring teeth
Shimano GRX FC-RX820, 40t
Cassette
Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51t
Rear derailleur
Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed
Shifters
Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825, hydraulic disc

Brakes

Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Brake model
Shimano GRX BR-RX820, hydraulic disc

Wheels and tyres

Wheel size
700c / 29"
Wheelset
Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, 25.5mm depth
Rims
Carbon
Rim depth
25.5 mm
Rim inner width
27 mm
Tubeless ready
yes
Tyres
Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45, Tubeless Ready
Tyre width fitted
45 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Seatpost
Rigid
Handlebar
Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
Stem
Future Stem, Pro
Seatpost model
Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

Weight

Weight
9.38 kg
Weighed in size
56

Mounts and storage

Rack mounts
Being updated
In-frame storage
yes

Geometry

Geometry size
56
Stack
610 mm
Reach
400 mm
Head angle
71 °
Seat angle
74 °
Chainstays
430 mm
Wheelbase
1,060 mm
Bottom bracket drop
85 mm

Spec sheets read at: specialized.com

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

« Gravel bike rather demanding, rather nimble, average gearing, very high equipment. »

Terrain
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EasyDemanding

Built for rougher ground than most other gravel bikes.

Handling
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NimbleStable

Between nimble and stable, like most other gravel bikes.

Gearing

  • This bike: Diverge 4 Expert9 km/h - 48 km/h
  • Average of other gravel bikes10 km/h - 49 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

From 9 km/h in its easiest gear to 48 km/h in its hardest.

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Geometry

6 sizes: 49CM, 52CM, 54CM, 56CM, 58CM, 61CM.

Geometry of the Diverge 4 Expert per size
Geometry of the Diverge 4 Expert per size
Reach (mm) 365374387400412425
Stack (mm) 563578592610634659
Top tube (effective) (mm) 521537556575593613
Seat tube (mm) 400430470500530560
Head tube (mm) 90104116135161187
Head angle (°) 7070.571717171
Seat angle (°) 74.57474747474
Chainstays (mm) 430430430430430430
Wheelbase (mm) 1,0191,0311,0411,0601,0811,102
Front centre (mm) 604613626645665686
Standover (mm) 700725754779805832
BB drop (mm) 858585858585
BB height (mm) 264264264264264264
Fork offset (mm) 555555555555
Trail (mm) 726865656565
Stem (mm) 607080909090
Handlebar width (mm) 380400420420440440
Crank length (mm) 170170173173175175

The range

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    Sizes not specified

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Who is it for?

The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.

  • Cycling

    • Max tyre clearance: 50 mm
    • Groupset: Shimano GRX Di2
    • Weight: 9.38 kg

Frequently asked questions

How wide a tyre fits the Specialized Diverge 4 Expert?

Up to 50 mm, according to the brand.

Specs updated on Nov 5, 2026Some values come from third-party spec databases, cross-checked with the brand where it publishes them.Report an error