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BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS vs Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS, side view

BH

Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS

Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS, side view

Specialized

Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

High endRaceCarbon700c2026
High endCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS, side viewBHBH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS
List price £3,363
Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS, side viewSpecializedSpecialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

At a glance

Key specs4 differences
List price £3,363 –Not given
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Gravel X Carbon Monocoque Racing

 Carbon
As printed

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon

Wheelset 700c · Vision Team TC30 XDR Disc 700c · DT Swiss G540, 24mm internal width
As printed

DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h

DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
GroupsetSame for all SRAM Apex AXS SRAM Apex AXS
As printed

Commande vitesse SRAM Apex AXS / Dérailleur arrière SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS

Brake model SRAM Apex SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc
Seatpost Rigid · BH Gravel X °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset °Value not published by the brand
Weight–Not given 9.7 kg
Suspension Rigid °Value not published by the brand Hardtail °Value not published by the brand
Fork model–Not given Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm
As printed

Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle

Prices

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BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS

BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS

Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

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.

  • Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS · Gravel bike very demanding, rather high equipment, equipment for the price better than 63% of other race gravel bikes.
  • Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS · Gravel bike rather demanding, neutral handling, average gearing, rather high equipment.
Terrain
BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS 88%Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS 79%5 bikes1 bike1 bike · Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS3 bikes · BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS
EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS9 km/h - 48 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Equipment level

0255075100£3,000£4,000£5,000£6,000£7,000List priceEquipment score
  • BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX
  • BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R GRX Hydra
  • BH Gravelx Evo 5.5 R GRX 820
  • Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Grx400
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di2
  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
  • BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS
  • Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXSEquipment level 67/100 · High end
  • Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXSEquipment level 67/100 · High end
BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXSSpecialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXSother race gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride type Race
As printed

Gravel X Carbon Monocoque Racing

–Not given
Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle

Frame weight 940 g –Not given
Max tyre clearance 45 mm 50 mm Best of the comparison+5 mm
Axles–Not given Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket–Not given SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide
Cable routing–Not given Internal
As printed

internal routing

Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM
As printed

SRAM Apex AXS

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Apex AXS

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Apex AXS SRAM Apex AXS

 Electronic, wireless
ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth SRAM Apex 40T SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40t
Cassette SRAM Apex 10/44 SRAM 12-speed,10-52t
Rear derailleur SRAM Apex AXS °Value not published by the brand SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range
ShiftersSame for all SRAM Apex AXS °Value not published by the brand SRAM Apex AXS °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Apex Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc

Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Pirelli Cinturato Gravel 700x40

 700c / 29"
As printed

Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width–Not given 24 mm
Tubeless ready–Not given yes
Tyres Pirelli Cinturato Gravel 700x40 Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45, Tubeless Ready
As printed

Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45, Tan Sidewall, Tubeless Ready

Tyre width fitted 40 mm 45 mm +5 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 400 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Handlebar FSA NS Gravel, X, Handlebar, FSA NS Gravel, XS 400mm, SM 420mm, MD 420mm, LA 440mm, XL 440mm °Value not published by the brand Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare °Value not published by the brand
Stem FSA NS SMR, X, Stem, FSA NS SMR, XS 90mm, SM 100mm, MD 100mm, LA 110mm, XL 110mm °Value not published by the brand Future Stem, Comp °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model BH Gravel X °Value not published by the brand Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given 56
As printed

Poids Taille 56

Mounts and storage
In-frame storage–Not given yes

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS · 49CM
  • Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS · 49CM

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590600330340350360370380390400↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS · 49CM — Reach (mm) 365 · Stack (mm) 563
  • Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS · 49CM Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS · 49CM — Reach (mm) 365 · Stack (mm) 563
Geometry
Size–Not given 49CM
Reach–Not given 365 mm
Stack–Not given 563 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 521 mm
Seat tube–Not given 400 mm
Head tube–Not given 90 mm
Head angle–Not given 70°
Seat angle–Not given 74.5°
Chainstays–Not given 430 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,019 mm
Front centre–Not given 604 mm
Standover–Not given 700 mm
BB drop–Not given 85 mm
BB height–Not given 264 mm
Fork offset–Not given 55 mm
Trail–Not given 72 mm
Stem–Not given 60 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 380 mm
Crank length–Not given 165 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS and Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS come with?

BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS: SRAM Apex AXS. Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS: SRAM Apex AXS.

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