The Specialized Diverge STR 2023 stands out from the crowd, both for its innovative technical features and the polarising look: the split top tube gives way to the damper, making sure you’re at the centre of attention on your next group ride! For the frame of the S-Works Diverge STR 2023 and Diverge STR Pro 2023, Specialized rely on their high-quality FACT 11r carbon fibres. At 1100 g, the frame of the new S-Works Diverge is only 100 g heavier than its predecessor. Including the damper and mounting hardware, the Diverge STR frameset is just 400 g heavier than the conventional Diverge frameset.. For more at frempind
The trend towards 1x drivetrains is clearly rising, which becomes even more evident when you realise that Specialized forgo a front derailleur mount altogether. The frame of the Diverge STR can accommodate tires up to 700 x 47 mm, or 2.1” on 650B wheels. Specialized also integrated their proprietary and very practical SWAT box into the down tube of the bike, allowing you to stow away smaller trail essentials such as a spare tube, mini tool, a packable jacket or even a snack or a pack of gummy bears. It makes perfect sense to store items in the downtube rather than in a conventional saddle bag or jersey pocket, because the weight is distributed more evenly. If you want to carry more stuff, there are mounting points for carriers on the fork and top tube of the Diverge STR.
Our Specialized S-Works Diverge STR test bike comes equipped with a wireless 1×12 SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS drivetrain, which was developed specifically for XC mountain bikes but is becoming increasingly popular among progressive gravel bikes. The 10-50T cassette is paired with a 40T chainring mounted on SRAM RED 1 AXS cranks that come with Quarq power metre. SRAM also supply the brakes, combining high-end SRAM RED eTap AXS stoppers with 160mm rotors front and rear. For the wheels and tires, Specialized rely on their in-house products, pairing two 700 x 42 mm Specialized Tracer Pro 2BR tires with a Roval Terra CLX carbon wheelset with 25 mm inner width.. For more at cykelgear
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