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2024 Salsa Stormchaser SUS vs 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy

The 56 is the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy size closest to your 59 Salsa Stormchaser SUS. 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 Salsa Stormchaser SUS in 59, the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy in 56 places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−15 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+8 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
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Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2024 Salsa Stormchaser SUS (59) and 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Salsa Stormchaser SUS is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy is the colored outline on top.J 1090

Salsa Stormchaser SUS, 59Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Stormchaser SUS 59Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy 56Difference
Reach392.0400+8 mm
Stack625.0610−15 mm
Head tube angle70.071+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.074+1.0°
Effective top tube593.0not listed
Chainstay length435.0 - 450.0430
Wheelbase1089.8 - 1109.61060
BB drop64.085+21 mm
BB height290.0not listed
Standover829.0779−50 mm
Seat tube length545.0500−45 mm
Fork length433.0not listed
Head tube length185.0135−50 mm

Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy minus the Salsa Stormchaser SUS. Full charts: 2024 Salsa Stormchaser SUS, 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Stormchaser SUSSpecialized Diverge Comp Alloy

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.

PartSalsa Stormchaser SUSSpecialized Diverge Comp Alloy4 Comp Alloy
Framenot listedSpecialized Diverge
Forknot listedSpecialized Future Shock 3.1
Shifternot listedSRAM Apex
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Eagle Apex
Cassettenot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Apex
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss G540
Tirenot listedSpecialized Tracer
Brakenot listedSRAM Apex, SRAM Apex AXS
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Hover
Stemnot listedSpecialized Future
Gripsnot listedSupacaz Suave
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Alloy
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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