2018 Specialized Diverge Men's Expert vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 60 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 61 Specialized Diverge Men's 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 Men's Expert in 61, the Marin Gestalt in 60 places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +38 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's Expert, 61Marin Gestalt, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's Expert 61 | Marin Gestalt 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 401 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 662mm | 639.4 | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.8° | 72.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 72.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 589mm | 602 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 417 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 997mm | 1035 | +38 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 815mm | 851 | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 555mm | 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 Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Men's Expert, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's 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 Men's ExpertMen's Expert | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Chainring | Specialized X-Sync | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB386 | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Hover | Marin Compact Drop |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Pedals | not listed | Marin Commute Platform |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Stem | not listed | Marin 3D |
| Grips | not listed | Marin perforated tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.8B |
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