2025 Kona Sutra vs 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy
The 49 is the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy size closest to your 48 Kona Sutra. 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 Alloy
Compared with the Kona Sutra in 48, the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy in 49 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Sutra, 48Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Sutra 48 | Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 365 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 551 | 563 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0 | 74.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 523 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 430 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036 | 1019 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 85 | +11 mm |
| BB height | 281 | not listed | |
| Standover | 752 | 700 | −52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 400 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 90 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy minus the Kona Sutra. Full charts: 2025 Kona Sutra, 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy.
Where each sits in its class
Kona SutraSpecialized Diverge Comp Alloy
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 | Kona SutraSutra | Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy4 Comp Alloy |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona Cromoly Butted | Specialized Diverge |
| Fork | Kona Project Two | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 |
| Shifter | microSHIFT Sword | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | microSHIFT SWORD | SRAM Eagle Apex |
| Cassette | microSHIFT SWORD | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | PROWHEEL | SRAM Apex |
| Chainring | Prowheel | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Prowheel BB68+ | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Marathon Mondial | Specialized Tracer |
| Brake | TRP HDC711C | SRAM Apex, SRAM Apex AXS |
| Rotor | TRP TR | not listed |
| Handlebar | Kona Road | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Kona Road | Specialized Future |
| Grips | Brooks Microfiber | Supacaz Suave |
| Headset | FSA No.1/No.10 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe Thumb | Specialized Alloy |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 | Specialized Power Sport |
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