Current / New Roubaix:
Old Diverge:
New Diverge:
There is a clear drop in stem length across the board for the new Diverge.
So, I’d say their claim to “shorter stem use” is quite genuine and accurate.
From the velonews review Chad linked, there’s this one liner:
“ You can adjust stack height by 30mm.”
With my new understanding of the Diverge geometry I need to go back to my geometry calculator and figure out how to match the geo of my Domane.
i was looking at the s works model where it shows about 10mm longer stems across the board. 110 vs 100. wonder why they go with a longer stem on the s works model?
Likely since they presume this will go to a “serious” cyclist who may want a more “aggressive” fit.
They have the numbers, but many of the top end builds we sell are to riders that do not fall into that category. I’ve cringed (internally) at some of the fits I apply to top level bikes, making them into “comfort” bikes 
I wish I would have stayed in school to become a teacher. It was my dream but life got in the way. Summers off, xmas off, lots of time off. Not an easy job for sure and under appreciated as well. Times like this really shows who the important people in our society are and they are not the ones with billions! I am a lowley postal worker/letter carrier in Canada. My cousin the teacher makes about $35000 a year more than me. But then she has her masters and a couple other things. We all make choices and we all live with them. I am thankful to have a job right now even if it is for a terrible company!
I bought a 2018 aluminum e5 diverge with 105 in 2019. Love the bike. Love the front shock. Only take 37 mm tires and I wish it could take wider. Bought it for jut over $900 off sticker. I split time between it and a 2018 specialized roubaix elite with 105 that I bought in 2019 for 40% off. Almost the same bike but still very different. I saved quite a while for them.
Agreed. Forget the geometry numbers, just take my $$$$ for the red one!
That red is dead sexy.
I want to see more of this colorway:
Shown in the Bikerumor into article, but I can’t find it on the US spesh site.
In the URL, change “us” to “gb”
This works with Canyon too to see new bikes before they show up on the US site.
Appreciated 
I love that colorway more with the closeups. Very unique.
i like it too! can US specialized dealers order the alternate colors?
No idea. I work at a Spesh shop, but never asked the question. Likely need to hit up a rep to get an answer. Could be a challenge, but who knows?
Hi Chad,
Would like to hear your thoughts on how it compares to the checkpoint if you get a chance to ride the new diverge?
Cheers
GG
I sure will report back, if/when we get one in the shop.
Looks like they updated it nicely inline with the changing market.
I could not justify a high end one, given how little of my riding is outdoors, but I could consider the carbon comp as my gravel/gravel-bikepacking bike.
I think specialized have recognized this - that’s why they designed the hover bar with 15mm additional rise for the Diverge.
With the short head tube, and design of the FS, there’s a limit to the number of spacers that can be added under the stem - so they added rise to the bars to allow for more range in the fit.
Has anyone ridden one? Looking for real feedback
The flat bar option seems very intriguing to play the role of my new commuter/offroad machine. Essentially I was thinking of a rigid mountain bike for years, but usually that meant building your own bike or modifying a mountain bike that you bought.
Guys, anybody know if there will be enough clearance for a left stages crank?
Pretty sure cyclingtips joked a while back that it was when someone decided to stick flat bars on them.
Why on earth would you ever buy this over an Epic HT?
