2019 Specialized Diverge vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 52 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 48 Specialized Diverge. 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 in 48, the Marin Gestalt in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge, 48Marin Gestalt, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge 48 | Marin Gestalt 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360mm | 359.7 | −0 mm |
| Stack | 569mm | 567 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8° | 72.25 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 524mm | 527 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419mm | 417 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 997mm | 973 | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 704mm | 778 | +74 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 490 | +85 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90mm | 135 | +45 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized DivergeMarin 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 DivergeS-Works | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Pedals | not listed | Marin Commute Platform |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Handlebar | not listed | Marin Compact Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Marin 3D |
| Grips | not listed | Marin perforated tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.8B |
| Saddle | not listed | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
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