2016 Specialized Diverge A1 vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 58 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 58.0 Specialized Diverge A1. 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 Marin Gestalt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge A1 in 58.0, the Marin Gestalt in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge A1, 58.0Marin Gestalt, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge A1 58.0 | Marin Gestalt 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 398 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 620.3 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | 587 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 417 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1029 | 1026 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 275.5 | 271 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 829 | 833 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 550 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 194 | 190 | −4 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge A1. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Diverge A1, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge A1Marin Gestalt
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 | Specialized Diverge A1A1 | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2400 | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Classic | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Pedals | not listed | Marin Commute Platform |
| Handlebar | not listed | Marin Compact Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Marin 3D |
| Grips | not listed | Marin perforated tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.8B |
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