2018 Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5 vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 60 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 64 Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5. 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 Men's Comp E5 in 64, the Marin Gestalt in 60 places the top of the head tube 39 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −39 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +38 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5, 64Marin Gestalt, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5 64 | Marin Gestalt 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401mm | 401 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 678mm | 639.4 | −39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 72.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 609mm | 602 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 423mm | 417 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 997mm | 1035 | +38 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 846mm | 851 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 585mm | 570 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 210 | +115 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5Marin 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 Men's Comp E5Men's Comp E5 | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Diverge | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | 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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