Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 vs Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

Specialized

Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

Specialized

Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2027

High endCarbon700c2026

Two builds of the Specialized Diverge line: 15 differences, mostly in the components.

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2, side view

SpecializedSpecialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS, side view

SpecializedSpecialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

At a glance

Differences only

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 is 320 g lighter than Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS (brand figures).
Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 is the newer model (2027).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 9.38 kg 9.7 kg +320 g

Frame Carbon

As printed

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon

Carbon

As printed

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon

Suspension Hardtail ^{°Value not published by the brand} Hardtail ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

As printed

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

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

As printed

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

Wheelset 700c · Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, 25.5mm depth

As printed

Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub

700c · DT Swiss G540, 24mm internal width

As printed

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

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano GRX Di2

As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825 / Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed

SRAM Apex AXS

As printed

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

Brake model Shimano GRX BR-RX820, hydraulic disc SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc

Seatpost Rigid · Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

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.

Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · Gravel bike rather demanding, neutral handling, average gearing, very high equipment.
Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS · Gravel bike rather demanding, neutral handling, average gearing, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

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 Expert GRX Di29 km/h - 48 km/h
Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS9 km/h - 48 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXSother gravel bikes

Components and specs

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

Frame and fork1 difference

Fork Carbon

As printed

FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle

Carbon

As printed

FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle

Max tyre clearance 50 mm 50 mm

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket Shimano Threaded BSA BB SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide

Cable routing Internal

As printed

internal routing

Internal

As printed

internal routing

Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed

SRAM

As printed

SRAM Apex AXS

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825

Electronic, wireless

Chainrings 1 1

Gears at the back 12 12

Chainring teeth Shimano GRX FC-RX820, 40t SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40t

Cassette Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51t SRAM 12-speed,10-52t

Rear derailleur Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825, hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Apex AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano GRX BR-RX820, hydraulic disc

Hydraulic disc

As printed

SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45

700c / 29"

As printed

Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45

Rims Carbon

As printed

27mm inner width carbon rim

Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim depth 25.5 mm –

Rim inner width 27 mm 24 mm −3 mm

Tubeless ready yes yes

Tyres Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45, Tubeless Ready

As printed

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

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 45 mm 45 mm

Cockpit and seatpost1 difference

Handlebar Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare ^{°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 Future Stem, Pro ^{°Value not published by the brand} Future Stem, Comp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset ^{°Value not published by the brand} Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed in size 56

As printed

Poids Taille 56

As printed

Poids Taille 56

Mounts and storage

In-frame storage yes 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.

Size of Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

Size of Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

Differences measured from

Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 49CM
Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS · 49CM

Stack and reach

Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 49CM Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 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

Geometry1 difference

Size 49CM 49CM

Reach 365 mm 365 mm

Stack 563 mm 563 mm

Top tube (effective) 521 mm 521 mm

Seat tube 400 mm 400 mm

Head tube 90 mm 90 mm

Head angle 70° 70°

Seat angle 74.5° 74.5°

Chainstays 430 mm 430 mm

Wheelbase 1,019 mm 1,019 mm

Front centre 604 mm 604 mm

Standover 700 mm 700 mm

BB drop 85 mm 85 mm

BB height 264 mm 264 mm

Fork offset 55 mm 55 mm

Trail 72 mm 72 mm

Stem 60 mm 60 mm

Handlebar width 380 mm 380 mm

Crank length 170 mm 165 mm −5 mm

Where to buy them

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2
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Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS
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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 or Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS?

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 weighs 9.38 kg, Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS 9.7 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 and Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS come with?

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2: Shimano GRX Di2. Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS: SRAM Apex AXS.

How do Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 and Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS compare on geometry?

In size 49CM, Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 has a stack of 563 mm for a reach of 365 mm; in size 49CM, Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS has 563 mm for 365 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 vs Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Apex AXS

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Stack and reach

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