2025 Specialized Diverge E5 Elite Gravel Bike

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The 2025 Specialized Diverge E5 Elite Gravel Bike is a versatile bike that's at home on gravel tracks, rough country lanes or fast city commutes. The Diverge E5 Elite is the second bike in Specialized's gravel bike range and comes with key upgrades including gravel specific gearing and hydraulic disc brakes.

The Diverge E5 is built around a Premium E5 Aluminium frame which provides a stiff, light, and durable platform. When mated to a full carbon FACT fork, the Diverge E5 becomes a light, lively and versatile bike ready to attack any surface. The new Diverge has a whopping 47mm of tyre clearance with a 700c wheel and 2.1” with a 650b wheel. The Diverge also has plenty of rack mounts, including fork and top tube mounts, to ensure you can take what you need, no matter how far you plan to go, or how long you plan to stay out.

The Diverge E5 Elite comes with 2x10 speed Shimano GRX gravel specific gearing and Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes for better stopping power in wet and muddy conditions. Axis Elite alloy wheels and Pathfinder Sport 38mm tyres provide an efficient ride on pavement with the versatility for hard pack dirt riding.

This bike is perfect for

Riders looking for a gravel bike which is ready for longer off-road adventures, bike packing trips or light touring. It would also make a posh commuting bike or winter trainer.

Key Features

  • Premium E5 Aluminium frame and full carbon FACT fork
  • Shimano GRX 2x10 speed gearing and Shimano 105 hydraulic brakes
  • Clearance for tyres up to 700x47 or 650x2.1
  • Plenty of mounts for racks and bags


Gravel Bike Buying Guide

Gravel bikes have exploded in popularity over the last few years. There are now dozens of gravel bike events around the UK and a growing number of long distance cycling routes designed with gravel bikes in mind. In this gravel bike buying guide we’ll take you through the main things to consider when picking a gravel bike.

What’s the appeal of a gravel bike?

The main appeal of gravel bikes is versatility,. You can use them on normal roads but they’ll also work great on forest roads, old railway lines and farm tracks. So you can go for a ride off-road, avoiding cars and traffic, but link it with sections of tarmac as well. Of course you can do this on a mountain bike but a gravel bike will generally be faster and lighter. This also means you can cover some big distances when touring. A lot of gravel bike riders are road cyclists who want to get away from traffic.

As gravel bikes often get used for touring and bikepacking most will come with mounting points for bags. This luggage capacity combined with speed, and ability to handle mixed surfaces, means that gravel bikes are also extremely popular for commuting on.


Read our full gravel bike buying guide

Are Gravel Bikes Good for Commuting?

Gravel bikes are very popular for commuting. We sell lots of them on the cycle to work scheme. One of our biggest stores for gravel bike sales is our Greenwich shop in London. They're mainly selling them for commuting around central London on. We’re going to run you through the pros and cons of commuting on a gravel bike and answer the question ‘are gravel bikes good for commuting?’

The Pros of Commuting on a Gravel Bike

Gravel bikes are fast, nearly as quick as a standard road bike. They are certainly quicker on the road than most mountain bikes and many hybrids. That means you can get to work, and home, in the shortest time possible. But what makes gravel bikes so good for commuting is that they are extremely versatile. They can be ridden on tarmac, cycle paths, old railway lines, canal towpaths, and even off-road trails. So, it’s easy to mix it up on your commute and avoid traffic.

Another big advantage of commuting on a gravel bike is that they're generally more comfortable than road bikes. This is because they have wider tyres and longer wheelbases, which results in a smoother and more stable ride. So you don’t get bounced around as much on rough roads. Most gravel bikes have a fairly upright riding position which makes it easier to see what’s going on in traffic. The combination of stable handling and the comfortable riding position is a massive confidence boost for the rider, especially on wet roads.


Read more about the pros and cons of gravel bikes for commuting


Who are Specialized?

Specialized is one of the best-known quality bike brands in the world. Started by a group of riders in 1974. A fact which has guided their decision making ever since.

" Made for riders, by riders."

They strove to make the best quality tires when quality tyres weren't around. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, they made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, Specialized doubled down on carbon and built their own wind tunnel.

Bikes like the Allez, Rockhopper and Stumpjumper have developed followings and reputations of their own. Specialized has a reputation for making high-end, high-quality bikes. Specialized bikes always look great with high-quality paint and sensible sizing hel0s you get the right bike each time. If you buy a Specialized bike you can be guaranteed it will do what it is supposed to and will last.


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Frame Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Crankset Shimano GRX RX600
Pedals REMOVE
Chain KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™
Cassette Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t
Shift Levers Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting
Front Derailleur Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on
Rear Derailleur Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed
Front Brake Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc
Front Wheel AXIS Elite Disc
Rear Wheel AXIS Elite Disc
Front Tyre Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
Rear Tyre Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
Handlebars Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Saddle Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails
Seat Post Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Seat Binder Alloy, 30.8mm
Inner Tubes 700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve
Chain Rings 46/30T
Bottom Bracket Shimano 68mm threaded
Stem 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
Tape Specialized S-Wrap
Colours Gloss Sea Foam / Dune White, Satin Ashen / Obsidian
Sizes 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
Brand Specialized
Model Year 2025
Barcodes 196625193057, 196625193255, 196625193286, 196625193392, 196625193507, 196625193583, 196625193613, 196625193767, 196625193798, 196625193804, 196625193835, 196625193866, 196625194207
SKUs / Part Numbers 95425-4144, 95425-4149, 95425-4152, 95425-4154, 95425-4156, 95425-4158, 95425-4161, 95425-4249, 95425-4252, 95425-4254, 95425-4256, 95425-4258, 95425-4261

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