2017 Specialized Diverge Sport A1 vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 50 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 49 Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport A1 in 49, the Marin Gestalt in 50 places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 34 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −34 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Sport A1, 49Marin Gestalt, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Sport A1 49 | Marin Gestalt 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 344.4 | −34 mm |
| Stack | 529mm | 551.8 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 515mm | 502 | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 417 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983mm | 955 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 73mm | 72 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | 271 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 730mm | 762 | +32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 418mm | 470 | +52 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 94mm | 120 | +26 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Sport A1. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Sport A1, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport A1Sport A1 | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Tektro Mira | 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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