2018 Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5 vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The Marin Gestalt size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Marin Gestalt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5 in 56, the Marin Gestalt in 52 places the top of the head tube 46 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 52 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −46 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −52 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5, 56Marin Gestalt, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's Comp E5 56 | Marin Gestalt 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 359.7 | −19 mm |
| Stack | 613mm | 567 | −46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.25 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 561mm | 527 | −34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 417 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025mm | 973 | −52 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 776mm | 778 | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 490 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 178mm | 135 | −43 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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