2021 Khs GRIT 440 vs 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp E5
The 49 is the Specialized Diverge Comp E5 size closest to your M/53 Khs GRIT 440. 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 Khs GRIT 440 in M/53, the Specialized Diverge Comp E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size M/53 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Khs GRIT 440 M/53 | Specialized Diverge Comp E5 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 365mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 571mm | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 432mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 283 | 270mm | −13 mm |
| Standover | 786 | 697mm | −89 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 390mm | −130 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 99mm | −41 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1026mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 80mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 390mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp E5 minus the Khs GRIT 440. Full charts: 2021 Khs GRIT 440, 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp E5.
Where each sits in its class
Khs GRIT 440Specialized 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 | Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440 | Specialized Diverge Comp E5Comp E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 Gravel | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel | Shimano GRX RX812 GX |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Compact Pro | Praxis Alba |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB386 EVO Threaded | not listed |
| Tire | Kenda K1226 Alluvium Pro | Specialized Pathfinder Sport |
| Hub | Formula RXC-142S | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST-I25 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano New GRX Gravel | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Handlebar | FSA Adventure Compact | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | FSA Aluminum 3D Forged | Specialized Future |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C40-ACB | not listed |
| Saddle | Khs Sport Road | Specialized Power Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Diverge E5 |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Elite |
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