2017 Specialized Diverge Comp vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 60 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 64 Specialized Diverge Comp. 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 Comp in 64, the Marin Gestalt in 60 places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Comp, 64Marin Gestalt, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Comp 64 | Marin Gestalt 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409mm | 401 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 658mm | 639.4 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 616mm | 602 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 417 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054mm | 1035 | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 72 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 273mm | 271 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 873.5mm | 851 | −23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590mm | 570 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 235mm | 210 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Comp. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Comp, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge CompMarin 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 CompComp | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano ST-RS685 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roubaix Pro 2BR | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Shimano BR-785 | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | 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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