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2016 Specialized Diverge A1 vs 2018 Marin Gestalt

The 60 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 61.0 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 61.0, the Marin Gestalt in 60 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2016 Specialized Diverge A1 (61.0) and 2018 Marin Gestalt (60), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge A1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Marin Gestalt is the colored outline on top.J 1039

Specialized Diverge A1, 61.0Marin Gestalt, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge A1 61.0Marin Gestalt 60Difference
Reach398401+3 mm
Stack644639.4−5 mm
Head tube angle7372.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle72.572.5±0.0°
Effective top tube601602+1 mm
Chainstay length420417−3 mm
Wheelbase10391035−4 mm
BB drop7072+2 mm
BB height275.5271−5 mm
Standover851851±0 mm
Seat tube length535570+35 mm
Fork length400not listed
Head tube length214210−4 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

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.

PartSpecialized Diverge A1A1Marin Gestalt1
ShifterShimano Claris R2400Shimano Sora
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400Shimano Sora
ChainKMC Z7KMC X9
CranksetShimano ClarisShimano Sora R345
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Classicnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportSchwalbe G-ONE Performance
BrakeTektro SpyreTektro Spyre-C
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportMarin Beyond Road Concept Elite
Framenot listedMarin Gestalt
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano Octalink V2
Pedalsnot listedMarin Commute Platform
Handlebarnot listedMarin Compact Drop
Stemnot listedMarin 3D
Gripsnot listedMarin perforated tape
Headsetnot listedFSA No.8B

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