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2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 vs 2020 Khs GRIT 440

The ML/56 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge Men's 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 Khs GRIT 440

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 in 54, the Khs GRIT 440 in ML/56 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+12 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+11 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 (54)The Specialized Diverge Men's E5 frame drawn to scale.J 1007

Only the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 is drawn. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size ML/56 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Men's E5 54Khs GRIT 440 ML/56Difference
Reach378mm385+7 mm
Stack577mm589+12 mm
Head tube angle71.9°72+0.1°
Seat tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Effective top tube549mm565+16 mm
Chainstay length424mm435+11 mm
Wheelbase1007mmnot listed
BB drop85mmnot listed
BB height265mm283+18 mm
Standover761mm823+62 mm
Seat tube length473mm560+87 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length143mm170+27 mm

Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Specialized Diverge Men's E5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5, 2020 Khs GRIT 440.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Men's E5Khs GRIT 440

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 Men's E5Men's E5Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440
ShifterShimano Claris R2000Shimano GRX RX600 New Gravel
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano GRX RX812 New Gravel
ChainKMC X8KMC X11EL
CranksetShimano RS200FSA Gossamer Compact Pro
WheelsetSpecialized Axis Sportnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
BrakeTektro MiraShimano New GRX Gravel
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportKhs Sport Road
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA BB386 EVO Threaded
Hubnot listedFormula RX-300
Rimnot listedWTB ST-I25 TCS
Handlebarnot listedFSA Adventure Compact
Stemnot listedFSA Alloy 3D Forged
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit C40-ACB

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