2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 vs 2025 Specialized Diverge Comp E5
The 54 is the Specialized Diverge Comp E5 size closest to your 56R Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Diverge Comp E5
Compared with the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 in 56R, the Specialized Diverge Comp E5 in 54 places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825, 56RSpecialized Diverge Comp E5, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 56R | Specialized Diverge Comp E5 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 396 | 383mm | −13 mm |
| Stack | 576 | 592mm | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71.25° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 432mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047 | 1039mm | −8 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 558mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 80mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 738mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 530mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 390mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 116mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp E5 minus the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825. Full charts: 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825, 2025 Specialized Diverge Comp E5.
Where each sits in its class
Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Specialized Diverge Comp E5
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x | Specialized Diverge Comp E5Comp E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Fairlight Faran 3.0 | Specialized Diverge E5 |
| Fork | Fairlight Faran 3.0 Steel | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 | SRAM Apex 1x12-speed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano HG710/M7000 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RX820-2 | SRAM Apex DUB |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Hope RX24/Fortus 26 Pro5 | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Panaracer Gravel King X1 | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano GRX Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-801 | not listed |
| Handlebar | FSA Adventure | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Gossamer Energy | Specialized Future |
| Headset | Hope Standard | not listed |
| Seatpost | SL-K | not listed |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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