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2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW vs 2018 Marin Gestalt

The 60 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 61 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW. 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 Elite DSW in 61, the Marin Gestalt in 60 places the top of the head tube 4 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
−4 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

2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW (61) and 2018 Marin Gestalt (60), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Diverge Elite DSW is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Marin Gestalt is the colored outline on top.J 1039

Specialized Diverge Elite DSW, 61Marin Gestalt, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Elite DSW 61Marin Gestalt 60Difference
Reach398mm401+3 mm
Stack643mm639.4−4 mm
Head tube angle73°72.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle72.5°72.5±0.0°
Effective top tube601mm602+1 mm
Chainstay length420mm417−3 mm
Wheelbase1039mm1035−4 mm
BB drop74mm72−2 mm
BB height273mm271−2 mm
Standover841mm851+10 mm
Seat tube length555mm570+15 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length220mm210−10 mm

Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Elite DSW. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW, 2018 Marin Gestalt.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Elite DSWMarin 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 Elite DSWElite DSWMarin Gestalt1
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano Sora
DerailleurShimano TiagraShimano Sora
CassetteShimano Tiagranot listed
ChainKMC X-10KMC X9
CranksetPraxis Alba 2DShimano Sora R345
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Elitenot 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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