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2018 Marin Gestalt vs 2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW

The 61 is the Specialized Diverge Elite DSW size closest to your 60 Marin Gestalt. 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 Elite DSW

Compared with the Marin Gestalt in 60, the Specialized Diverge Elite DSW in 61 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Marin Gestalt (60) and 2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW (61), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Marin Gestalt is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Diverge Elite DSW is the colored outline on top.J 1035

Marin Gestalt, 60Specialized Diverge Elite DSW, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMarin Gestalt 60Specialized Diverge Elite DSW 61Difference
Reach401398mm−3 mm
Stack639.4643mm+4 mm
Head tube angle72.573°+0.5°
Seat tube angle72.572.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube602601mm−1 mm
Chainstay length417420mm+3 mm
Wheelbase10351039mm+4 mm
BB drop7274mm+2 mm
BB height271273mm+2 mm
Standover851841mm−10 mm
Seat tube length570555mm−15 mm
Head tube length210220mm+10 mm
Fork lengthnot listed390mm

Differences are the Specialized Diverge Elite DSW minus the Marin Gestalt. Full charts: 2018 Marin Gestalt, 2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW.

Where each sits in its class

Marin GestaltSpecialized Diverge Elite DSW

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMarin Gestalt1Specialized Diverge Elite DSWElite DSW
FrameMarin Gestaltnot listed
ShifterShimano SoraShimano Tiagra
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano Tiagra
ChainKMC X9KMC X-10
CranksetShimano Sora R345Praxis Alba 2D
Bottom bracketShimano Octalink V2not listed
PedalsMarin Commute Platformnot listed
TireSchwalbe G-ONE PerformanceSpecialized Espoir Sport
BrakeTektro Spyre-CTektro Spyre
HandlebarMarin Compact Dropnot listed
StemMarin 3Dnot listed
GripsMarin perforated tapenot listed
HeadsetFSA No.8Bnot listed
SaddleMarin Beyond Road Concept EliteSpecialized Toupé Sport
Cassettenot listedShimano Tiagra
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Elite

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