2017 Specialized Diverge Expert vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 50 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 49 Specialized Diverge Expert. 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 Expert in 49, the Marin Gestalt in 50 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 34 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −34 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −34 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Expert, 49Marin Gestalt, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Expert 49 | Marin Gestalt 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 344.4 | −34 mm |
| Stack | 526mm | 551.8 | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 72 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 514mm | 502 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 412mm | 417 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989mm | 955 | −34 mm |
| BB drop | 77mm | 72 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | 271 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 714mm | 762 | +48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 418mm | 470 | +52 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 120 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Expert. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge Expert, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge ExpertMarin 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 ExpertExpert | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano ST-RS685 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | 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 Expert | 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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