r/DivergeGravelBikes

Hello, I’ve been having great anxiety about buying a new bike. I’m very intimidated going into a bike shop (I am very shy with social anxiety, I am working on this but it’s a very real problem for me, so I’m hoping to get some advice.)

I’ve been riding my bike consistently for years (1-2 times a week in nice weather) but I’m not like a serious hard core rider, more casual. I mostly ride paved bike paths. I have been using my mountain bike for these rides, with flat bars. I’m finally ready to upgrade to a faster/smoother gravel bike with drop bars, but I’m nervous about it because I’ve never ridden with drop bars before. I’m worried about how I will handle that more “hunched over” experience, so I’d prefer the more upright positioning. From all my research, I think I’ve decided on the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy to fit my needs. The problem is that I am right between sizes according to their chart. I’m almost 5’5” (technically 5 foot 4.75”), but I know that I have long legs and a shorter torso. Some things I’ve researched say to go with the smaller 49” frame, to remain more upright since I have a short torso (less reach to the bars.) However other things I’ve read say size up in my case. No bike shop near me has a 49” in stock, and I know myself and my anxiety, and if I go into a shop, I’m sure they’ll try to sell me on an in stock 52” even if it feels too big. Help!! Does anyone else have my measurements, or advice? It’s a lot of money for me to spend, and I’m so stressed about getting the wrong size and being stuck not enjoying riding it.

Hello all! About 3 weeks ago I bought my first bike ever. I decided to go with a Diverge 3 alloy mostly because it was $1.6k and that it was a "versatile" bike for both road and gravel. I've ridden close to 100 miles on the bike and I feel I made a mistake. Most of my rides have been in the road and the bike feels very heavy and it's difficult to keep up with others. I've been searching what upgrades could make my life easier and found out that a tubeless Roval Terra C wheel set up could make my bike way better. When searching the Terra Cs, the price is around $1.8k which is more than the total price of my bike. The question is, is the wheel upgrade really worth it or should I skip and buy a road bike later on? I've been looking on some used Tarmacs SL6 with a Di2 on a local bike shop for $2.5k and I think it's more reasonable to get a full road bike for a little more that the Terra Cs price considering I can haggle the price of the SL6 in the bike shop. I do not what to keep doing mistakes in this very expensive hobby, please help! 😂

I can a used 2025 elite e5 for 1400 looks in excellent condition or get a new one as in 2026? It looks like the newer 2026’s components are not as great for the same price range. I would almost have to spend another grand to get a decent bike for a 2026. The 2025 also has a 2x drivetrain. I have an older diverge that has the 1x drivetrain and I feel like there’s a big jump in gears. The reason for the change is I like the newer geometry

I was wondering if any of you guys knew the part number or official name of the step-down metal ferrules that goes between the frame and the cable housing before the cable goes into a tiny pinhole in the frame before the front derailleur of my Diverge Base E5 2021. You can see what I'm talking about in this post here, it's the metallic part. I can't find details about it in the manuals.

I've been very careful since 2021, but while doing my big spring maintenance, this little thing catapulted itself into an abyss of dust and mineral wool. Tried to sweep the floor to find it, it's nowhere to be found.

Hi all, I know this has been asked before and I read through the threads but wanted to get another take. I bought my very first bike about 2 months ago. I went with the Diverge Comp Carbon because I am new to cycling and wanted a bike that could "do it all" until I figured out what I really wanted. Over the past 2 months I am really enjoying road cycling and going fast (fast for me anyways!). I am hardly doing any or very little dirt road or gravel riding. Eventually I would like to get a road bike but currently I would like to swap out the beefy 45 tires for some slick road tires in the pursuit of speed! It would be great if I don't have to get another wheelset to keep the costs low.

Anyone have any recommendations for the "best" slick pavement tire I can put on the diverge without having to buy new wheels? Would you also recommend going tubeless? I am riding around in Marin/Sonoma county if that helps. Mix of chipseal/rough/smooth pavement.

Thank you.

Hi, does anyone here have any info on what the difference between the Axis Sport and Axis Elite wheels is, that come on some of the Diverges and how their weight compares to some eg entry level DT Swiss gravel wheels?

Hi all, sorry if this has been asked before.

I’ve recently picked up a 2022 Diverge with SRAM Rival 1x, 11 speed mechanical gearing.

I’m struggling to find a compatible power meter.

From my research, it seems that the best option would probably be to swap the crank to the Rival DUB power meter (1x), whilst swapping the bottom bracket to a 68mm DUB.

Can anyone advise if this is the best move and likewise, would this setup work with my 11 speed rear mech and chain?

Thanks for any help, I’m completely new to SRAM gearing.

Hello, i am currently thinking of getting a second wheelset for the road. While the Pathinders are a great alrounder i'd love some slicks for races and maybe lighter wheels?
Tbh i have little to no clue about specs, but from what i can see wheels that are deep are hella expensive (and good looking 🥲), so those are out, but maybe one can get a "cheap" light road wheelset that fits the bike (how universal are wheels, what stats do i need to know??)

Happy about any help👀

Went into LBS. have one that was ridden about 200 miles happens to be my size. Went I. Planning to order a sport. They Wanted 4k (4.2 msrp).

Anyone have any idea how to value used almost new. At that price point seems might be better to just get a new one. 5% off.

Diverge Carbon Expert finally came and so did I.

Anyway, immediately switched to 47mm Teravail Cannonballs from the stock 42mm Pathfinders and noticed I have like 4mm of clearance on both sides. I thought the 47mm was the max and I was more than happy with that but now I’m considering the 2.1 Thunder Burts I have in the parts bin lol

Anyone tried them? I think it’s a 2025 Diverge expert carbon with Roval Terra C wheels.

Thanks!